Scavenger's Hoard: A Star Wars Podcast

Episode #200 - Spoiler Discussion of Episodes 6-8 of The Acolyte & The Future of Star Wars Oct 01, 2024

In what looks set to be our final episode, we discuss episodes 6-8 of The Acolyte, as well as reflecting on the show as a whole. We discuss the dynamic between Osha and Qimir, the unsettling bond between Sol and Osha, and the endemic corruption of the Jedi Order in the run-up to the prequels.

Following this, we enter into a broader discussion on our feelings of the implications of the cancellation of The Acolyte - what does this choice say about the franchise's current position, and what are our fears and hopes for its future? We get serious and a bit cynical, so apologies in advance for the dour note. But ultimately, we end on hope - Star Wars always moves in cycles, and we're both confident that something great will come from it again in the future. It will just be a question of seeing when...

A massive thank you to everyone who has ever listened to our little Star Wars podcast. We've been doing this since 2016, and while it feels like the right time to bring it to a close it's still the close of a very important and special chapter of our time in fandom.

While the podcast is over, you can continue to find Rachael (and her many opinions) on Twitter @Rachael1918.

Many thanks to Christy Carew for our beautiful music, and Nemling for our wonderful artwork.

Episode #199 - Spoiler Discussion of Episodes 1-5 of The Acolyte Jul 02, 2024

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty begin by briefly discussing the news of Ben Mendelsohn's return to Star Wars with Andor Season 2 and recent comments from Daisy Ridley regarding the upcoming Rey movie.

We then share our spoiler-ific thoughts on episodes 1-5 of The Acolyte - our highlights and lowlights, our theories on the trajectory of the characters, and our favourite episode so far (take a guess!).

Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork.

Episode #198: Big Show Announcement & Acolyte Trailer Thoughts Mar 27, 2024

We're back with a big announcement about winding the show down.

In regular programming, we discuss the following news:

The first trailer for The Acolyte is released.
Star Wars Celebration 2025 ticket release is announced.
Star Wars: The Phantom Menace back in theatres and full Skywalker Saga marathon for Star Wars Day

We also discuss our thoughts on Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Two, with spoilers throughout, towards the end of the show.

If you want to contact us to share any messages before the show ends, please message us on Twitter or send us an email at scavengershoard@gmail.com

Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork.

Episode #197 - The Mandalorian & Grogu Announced and Update on New Jedi Order Movie Jan 19, 2024

We’re back! In this news-packed episode, Rachael and Kirsty run through the latest Star Wars news:

The Mandalorian and Grogu movie announcement
Recent comments from New Jedi Order director Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy
Adam Driver comments on Star Wars experience on Ferrari press circuit
Dave Filoni’s promotion within Lucasfilm

We also share our thoughts on what we’ve been watching lately, including Apple TV show Foundation, Emerald Fennell’s Saltburn, Michael Mann’s Ferrari and Todd Haynes’ May December.

Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork.

Episode #196 - Star Wars Movie Announcement Mailbag! May 23, 2023

This episode is all about the recent Star Wars movie announcements. Specifically, we read out and discuss our listeners’ thoughts on the following projects:

Obaid-Chinoy’s Rey/New Jedi Order film
James Mangold’s Dawn of the Jedi film
Dave Filono’s Mandoverse movie

This will be our last episode for a while due to us being busy with other commitments - we hope to be back with a new episode later in the summer!

Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork.

Episode #195 - Post-Celebration Debrief & The Mandalorian 'Chapter 22: Guns for Hire' & 'Chapter 23: The Spies' Apr 17, 2023

In this news-packed episode, Rachael and Kirsty run through the following bits of news from Star Wars Celebration Europe:

The Andor season 2 presentation/teaser
The Acolyte presentation/teaser
The Skeleton Crew presentation/teaser
Star Wars Visions Volume 2 presentation/trailer

We also run through our thoughts on the newly announced movie projects:

A film on the dawn of the Jedi, from James Mangold
A Dave Filoni movie that will serve as a climax to the Mando-verse shows
A new Rey movie from Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, focused on Rey’s attempts to build a new Jedi order (we have a LOT of feelings rn)

We close the episode with a discussion of the latest two episodes of The Mandalorian - Chapter 22: Guns for Hire and Chapter 23: The Spies. Join us for a discussion of the fun cameos, a shocking appearance from the Shadow Council, and some very quick speculation on who the titular spies may be…

Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork.

Live from Star Wars Celebration! Powerful Light, Powerful Darkness: How the Sequels Expand the Mythology of Star Wars Apr 11, 2023

*This is a recording of the live panel Rachael recorded with Marie-Claire of What the Force and Laurie, an emerging screenwriter and director - on the Fan Stage at Star Wars Celebration Europe. Rachael has recorded a special intro and outro for the recording.*

The Force Awakens begins with a single line: “This will begin to make things right.” As we approach ten years since the sequel trilogy began, this panel looks at how the sequels expand upon and intersect with the mythological underpinnings of the first two trilogies. In particular, we will focus on how the story of Rey and Kylo Ren tests the boundaries between right and wrong, bringing fresh perspectives to a saga known for its binary morality. This panel will be hosted by Rachael of the Scavenger’s Hoard podcast. She will be joined by Marie-Claire of What the Force?, and Laurie Kirwan-Ashman, an emerging screenwriter and director.

Episode #194 - The Mandalorian 'Chapter 20: The Foundling' & 'Chapter 21: The Pirate' Apr 03, 2023

*If you’re at Star Wars Celebration Europe, look out for Rachael’s panel - Powerful Light, Powerful Darkness - on the Fan Stage on Saturday!*

In this episode, Rachael recommends the following:

Dersu Uzala, dir. Akira Kurosawa
Rififi, dir. Jules Dassin

Kirsty recommends the following:

Sabotage, dir. Alfred Hitchcock
John Wick, dir. Chad Stahelski
Shanghai Express, dir. Josef von Sternberg

At around 25 minutes in, we quickly discuss our thoughts on some of the directors revealed to be working on Skeleton Crew. We then go on to discuss our mixed feelings on the latest two episodes of The Mandalorian: Chapter 20 - The Foundling and Chapter 21 - The Pirate.

Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork.

Episode #193 - The Mandalorian 'Chapter 18: The Mines of Mandalore' & 'Chapter 19: The Convert' Mar 20, 2023

We begin this episode by confirming the date and time of Rachael’s panel at Star Wars Celebration Europe! Rachael will be co-hosting a panel on the mythology of the sequel trilogy ('Powerful Light, Powerful Darkness: How the Sequels Expand the Mythology of Star Wars'), and the panel will be taking place on the Saturday of the convention from 1.30-2.30pm. We hope Rachael sees some listeners there.

Next, we share our recommendations. Rachael recommends the following:

Joyland
Pearl
Sharper
Rye Lane
65

Kirsty recommends the following:

Witness for the Prosecution
The Aviator’s Wife
The Memory Police

At around 32 minutes in, we discuss our thoughts on various pieces of Star Wars news, including:

The big panels at Star Wars Celebration Europe are revealed!
Reylo legends included in the Return of the Jedi: From a Certain POV anthology

At around 57 minutes in, we share our thoughts on Chapters 18 and 19 of The Mandalorian: The Mines of Mandalore and The Convert. Join us for a discussion of Bo Katan’s religious awakening, the possibility of Mandalorian catfights and the queasy ethics of the New Republic’s rehabilitation programme.

Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork.

Episode #192 - The Mandalorian 'Chapter 17: The Apostate' Mar 06, 2023

We begin this episode by announcing Rachael’s panel at Star Wars Celebration Europe! Rachael will be co-hosting a panel on the mythology of the sequel trilogy ('Powerful Light, Powerful Darkness: How the Sequels Expand the Mythology of Star Wars'), and the panel will be taking place on the Saturday of the convention. We hope Rachael sees some listeners there.

Next, we share our recommendations. Rachael recommends the following:

The Quiet Girl
Funny Woman (TV show)
Alien, dir. Ridley Scott
Extraordinary (TV show, Disney Plus/Hulu)

Kirsty recommends the following:

Poker Face
If Beale Street Could Talk
There’s Always Tomorrow (1956)
The Big Clock (1948)
Decision to Leave
Pillow Talk

At around 35 minutes in, we discuss our thoughts on various pieces of Star Wars news, including:

Set photos of Andor being filmed at the Barbican in London
Disney expected to reveal new Star Wars film at Star Wars Celebration London
Favreau speaks out on the decision to undo the ending of The Mandalorian season 2 (Empire magazine interview)

At around 50 minutes in, we share our thoughts on the season premiere of The Mandalorian: Chapter 17, The Apostate. Join us for a chat about adorable Grogu moments, the return of Babu Frik’s species, and our continued reservations over the show’s depiction of Mandalorian customs.

We then end the episode with a brief discussion of Matthew Stover’s Mace Windu-centric novel Shatterpoint, which we had our reservations about.

Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork.

(Apologies for the echo in parts of this recording - I've done my best to reduce this in the edit, but parts were too difficult to remove! I will address the echo during the recording process next time.)

Episode #191 - Mandalorian Season 3 Trailer & Revisiting Rogue One Jan 24, 2023

We begin this episode by sharing our recommendations. Rachael recommends the following:

One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest
Tar
The U.S. and the Holocaust

Kirsty recommends the following:

Italianamerican, Martin Scorsese 1974
Anna Karenina, 1948 and 2012
The Menu
The Mysterious Affair at Styles and Sad Cypress by Agatha Christie

At 26 minutes in, we discuss our thoughts on the trailer for season three of The Mandalorian.

At 39 minutes in, we share our current feelings about Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. We discuss the film in relation to Andor, and reflect on how our feelings on it have evolved since it was first released.

Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork.

Episode #190 - Our Favourite Films, TV and Books of 2022 Jan 12, 2023

We're back with our first episode of 2023! We begin by catching up on some recent Star Wars news, including:

The Mandalorian season 3 begins on 1 March/writers revealed
Daisy Ridley lunches at Lucasfilm
Damon Lindelof produced Star Wars film rumoured to begin filming in spring 2023
The Acolyte cast member Dafne Keen teases the crux of the plot

At around the half hour mark, we move on to discuss our media highlights of 2022, broken down by category:

Rachael's favourite films:

The Godfather Part II, dir. Francis Ford Coppola
Inferno, dir. Dario Argento
Decision to Leave, dir. Park Chan-wook
The Banshees of Inishiren, dir. Martin McDonagh

Kirsty's favourite films:

The Night of the Hunter (1955)
Bound (1996)
Nope (2022)
To Be or Not To Be (1942)

Rachael and Kirsty's favourite TV:

Andor
Severance

Rachael's favourite books:

The Post Office Girl by Stefan Zweig
My Year of Rest and Relaxation & Eileen by Ottessa Moshfegh
The Power of the Dog by Thomas Savage

Kirsty's favourite books:

Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier
Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy
Jawbone by Monica Ojeda
Flowers of Mold by Ha Seong-nan
Night of the Living Rez by Morgan Talty
In Sensorium: Notes for My People by Tanais

Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork.

Episode #189 - 'Andor' Episodes 11-12 Deep Dive Nov 30, 2022

We conclude our spoiler-filled coverage of the Disney Plus series with our in-depth discussion of episodes 11-12 of Andor. We discuss the following plot threads:

Mon Mothma wrestles with her daughter's faith in Chandrilan traditions, and using her family to further the Rebellion.
Luthen Rael finds hope again after witnessing the uprising on Ferrix.
Maarva Andor's farewell messages, to her son and to her community.
Dedra and Syril's toxic bond.
Cassian Andor finds his path, and finishes up his incredible arc.

Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork.

Episode #188 - 'Andor' Episode 10 Deep Dive Nov 14, 2022

We continue our spoiler-filled coverage of the Disney Plus series with our in-depth discussion of episode 10 of Andor. We discuss the following plot threads:

The gripping prison break from Narkina 5.
The fate of Kino Loy, and Andy Serkis's brilliant performance.
The developing power and conviction of Cassian Andor.
Mon Mothma having her moral fibre stretched to breaking point.
The horror and the hope embodied by Luthen Rael.

Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork.

Episode #187 - 'Andor' Episodes 7-9 Deep Dive Nov 08, 2022

We continue our spoiler-filled coverage of the Disney Plus series with our in-depth discussion of episodes 7, 8 and 9 of Andor. We discuss the following plot threads:

Cassian returning to Ferrix, and sharing an emotional reunion with his mother Maarva
Cassian's nightmarish imprisonment on Narkina-5
Dedra and the Imperial Security Bureau on Coruscant
Syril Karn suffering under his domineering mother and developing a fixation on Dedra
Mon Mothma and her circle on Coruscant
Vel and Cinta reuniting post-Aldhani
Luthen and Kleya working to forge alliances between the different Rebel groups

Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork.

Episode #186 - 'Andor' Episodes 5-6 Deep Dive Oct 17, 2022

We continue our spoiler-filled coverage of the Disney Plus series with our in-depth discussion of episodes 5 and 6 of Andor. We discuss the following plot threads:

The Rebel heist of the Imperial payroll on Aldhani.
Syril Karn’s horribly overbearing mother.
Mon Mothma’s family strife on Coruscant.
Luthen and Kleya leading double lives from their classy antique shop.

Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork.

Episode #185 - 'Andor' Episodes 1-4 Deep Dive Oct 05, 2022

This episode is an all-Andor extravaganza! Here, we start off with our overall thoughts on the series so far before taking a deep dive into the first four episodes of the show. We talk in detail about the following plot strands:

Young Cassian (Kassa) on Kenari
Disaffected adult Cassian trying to find his sister/evading the authorities on Ferrix
Syril Karn (Pre-Mor Security Inspection Team) attempting to be a good little fascist and hunt down Cassian
Luthen and Mon Mothma on Coruscant, hiding their true selves for the sake of the cause
The Imperial Security Bureau on Coruscant

Also join us for the added value of hearing which actors have previously appeared in British soap operas, and Rachael attempting to dub Mon Mothma stans 'mothmites'.

Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork.

Episode #184 - Andor Anticipation & Acolyte Spoiler Zone Aug 21, 2022

In this episode, we start off with our media recommendations (Star Wars stuff starts around 30 minutes in)!

Rachael’s recommendations:

Jacquot de Nantes, dir. Agnes Varda
A Man Escaped, dir. Robert Bresson
Braid, dir. Mitzi Peirone
The Man Who Haunted Himself, dir. Basil Dearden
Xanadu, dir. Robert Greenwald

Kirsty’s recommendations:

Mississippi Masala, dir. Mira Nair
The Before Trilogy, dir. Richard Linklater
The Last Movie Stars, dir. Ethan Hawke
Woman Running In The mountains, by Yuko Tsushima (translated by Geraldine Harcourt)

We then move on to discuss the following:

1. Andor anticipation! We discuss the release schedule, the recent trailer and an early reaction to the first four episodes of the show

2. Light and Magic on Disney Plus

3. Lego Star Wars: Summer Vacation on Disney Plus

4. Brotherhood by Mike Chen

5. Amandla Stenberg confirmed to star in 'The Acolyte'

6. Oscar Isaac changes his tune on returning to Star Wars (or does he?)

We round the episode off with a quick spoiler segment (listen out for the spoiler siren!) where we discuss some Reddit rumours regarding the upcoming Disney Plus series 'The Acolyte'. These spoilers are mostly concerned with the premise and set-up of the show, but may be more spoiler-y than we currently appreciate. As a result, proceed with caution!

Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork.

Announcement: Our New Home is Anchor! Jul 03, 2022

We have moved! We are now hosted on Anchor.fm - we have updated our RSS feed on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher and Amazon Music, and are working on getting it updated everywhere. If you are receiving this minisode on your usual podcasting platform loud and clear, please contact us over email at scavengershoard@gmail.com or on Twitter @ScavengersHoard - this will help us determine that the move has been a success!

Episode #183 - 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' Season Finale Discussion! Jun 25, 2022

In this episode, we discuss the season finale of Obi-Wan Kenobi, spanning the lows and the highs. We talk about everything from the epic Vader vs Kenobi fight, through to Beru and Owen defending their home and Reva finding redemption. We also talk about our thoughts on a potential sequel series or a season two, and what we'd like to see next for Kenobi and Reva. Note that after this episode, our plan is to move podcast hosts - we are hoping to move from SoundCloud to Anchor. Make sure to follow us on Twitter @ScavengersHoard for updates on the progress of this. Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork.

Episode #182 - Episodes 4 & 5 of 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' Jun 19, 2022

In this episode, we dedicate the discussion to the latest two episodes of 'Obi-Wan Kenobi': episode four, which concerns the rescue of Leia from the Inquisitors' fortress; and episode five, where Obi-Wan and the members of the Path are tracked to Jabiim and various character-related bombshells are dropped. Join us for some back-seat script-writing, Anakin stanning and preliminary Beru excitement. Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork.

Episode #181 - Episode 3 of 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' Jun 05, 2022

In this episode, we begin by condemning the racist abuse being targeted at 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' actress Moses Ingram. We also share our thoughts on the unfortunate pattern this represents in the fandom's treatment of POC. We then move on to share our spoiler-filled thoughts on episode 3 of 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' - we talk about the amazing performance of Leia actress Vivien Lyra Blair, and the touching dialogue exchanges between her and Ewan McGregor's Obi-Wan. We also share our conflicted feelings on how Vader is used in the episode. Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork.

Episode #180 - Star Wars TV Updates & Episodes 1 & 2 of 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' May 29, 2022

In this episode, we begin with a news section where we discuss the big reveals from Vanity Fair and Celebration regarding the upcoming Star Wars TV projects - including Andor, Skeleton Crew and The Acolyte. We also discuss Kathleen Kennedy’s comments on recasting actors, and the titbits that have been given about the future of Star Wars at the cinema. We then move on to share our thoughts on the first two episodes of the new Disney Plus series ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ - we go into full spoilers from the start of the discussion (about 50 minutes into the recording), sharing our thoughts on Ewan McGregor’s performance, the inclusion of a little Leia Organa and the tortured past of new Moses Ingram’s Reva. We hope our listeners enjoy following the show and hearing our thoughts on the new episodes as they’re released! Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork.

Episode #179 - 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' Trailer & John Jackson Miller's 'Kenobi' Novel May 09, 2022

In this episode’s opening, Kirsty recommends the following: - Cinema of Unease: A Personal Journey by Sam Neill, dir. Sam Neill and Judy Rymer And Rachael has these picks: - The Red Shoes, dir. Powell and Pressburger - Sunrise, dir. F. W. Murnau - The Tale of the Princess Kaguya, dir. Isao Takahata - The Northman, dir. Robert Eggers - Benedetta, dir. Paul Verhoeven We then move on to discuss the new poster and trailer for 'Obi-Wan Kenobi', as well as quickly covering the full schedule release for Star Wars Celebration 2022. We then progress to our spotlight discussion, which is focused on John Jackson Miller's 2013 novel 'Kenobi'. We share our thoughts on the book's themes (grief!), characters (Anileen!) and world-building (Tusken culture!), and give it a hearty recommendation. We're very interested to see how it compares with the eventual series. Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork.

Episode #178 - Star Wars vs The Matrix? A Tale of Two Franchises Apr 24, 2022

In this episode’s opening, Kirsty recommends the following: - You Must Remember This, a podcast by Karina Longworth - The Batman, dir. Matt Reeves - Russian Doll, season 2 And Rachael has these picks: - The Drop Out - The Most Beautiful Wife, dir. Damiano Damiani - Deep Water, dir. Adrian Lyne - Prayers for the Stolen, dir. Tatiana Huezo - Love of Seven Dolls by Paul Gallico We then move on to discuss the latest Star Wars news, covering the following topics: - Donald Glover talks his Lando series - Star Wars Celebration schedule announcements begin - Star Wars Visions season 2 rumours begin to swirl - Natalie Holt announced as the composer for ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ We then move on to our spotlight discussion, which is focused on comparing and contrasting the two major sci-fi franchises of 1999 - The Matrix and Star Wars. We begin our discussion in that year, considering what makes the two properties similar and different, and exploring how both franchises were compared at the time. We discuss all four Matrix films and the Star Wars prequels and sequels in chronological order, considering questions of authorship and artistic control. We hope you enjoy the discussion as much as we enjoyed putting it together! Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork.

Episode #177 - Oscars Chat & A Belated Obi-Wan Kenobi Discussion! Apr 04, 2022

(There were some technical issues during the recording session that meant we lost the first 10 minutes of the podcast, and had to rely on backups for the rest of the recording - apologies for any dip in audio quality!) In this episode’s opening, Kirsty recommends the following: - Yours Cruelly, Elvira: Memoirs of the Mistress of the Dark by Cassandra Peterson - Under One Roof by Ali Hazelwood - Death Becomes Her, dir. Robert Zemeckis And Rachael has these picks: - The Godfather Part II, dir. Francis Ford Coppola - Maya and the Three on Netflix (from the creator of The Book of Life) - Power of the Dog (novel) by Thomas Savage - The Witch, dir. Robert Eggers Around 13 minutes in, we begin our discussion of the Oscars, breaking down some of the main categories and sharing our thoughts on the highs and lows of the night. At 48 minutes in, we move on to discuss the recent developments concerning the Obi-Wan Kenobi show - we have a chat about the first trailer, as well as the EW piece that provided our first stills and some nice nostalgic reminiscences from Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen. Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork.

Episode #176 - The Courtship of Princess Leia Mar 08, 2022

In this episode’s opening, Kirsty recommends the following: - From Hollywood with Love: The Rise and Fall (and Rise Again) of the Romantic Comedy by Scott Meslow - Blood, Sweat and Chrome: The Wild and True Story of Mad Max Fury Road by Kyle Buchanan - Good Time, dir. Safdie Brothers And Rachael has these picks: - Wheel of Fortune and Fantasy, dir. Ryusuke Hamaguchi - BBC News (Slava Ukraini!) We then have a brief discussion about the Galactic Starcruiser (aka the Star Wars Hotel), discussing a few reviews and reactions that have come out from our fellow podcasters and critics. The bulk of the show is then given over to discussion of the Legends novel The Courtship of Princess Leia by Dave Wolverton. We discuss the introduction of the Night Sisters and Dathomor, the characterisation of leads Leia, Han and Luke, and the wide array of new characters that are introduced: from Prince Isolder to Tenneniel. While neither of us are convinced the book is ‘good’, as such, we greatly enjoyed the experience of reading it. We hope you have fun with our discussion! Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork.

Episode #175 - First Kenobi Poster & Season Finale of 'The Book of Boba Fett' Feb 19, 2022

In this episode’s opening, Kirsty recommends the following: - Dune and Dune Messiah by Frank Herbert - It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia - Kimi - I Want You Back - Down With Love And Rachael has these picks: - The Story of Adele H. - Sound of the Mountain - Black Book (2006) - Light Over the Water by Janina David Around the 28-minute mark, we move on to the Star Wars topics! We cover the following news topics: - Obi-Wan poster released/confirmed to debut on 25 May - Mystery Star Wars series filming in June - John Williams to contribute to score of Obi-Wan Kenobi - Nicholas Britell to score ‘Andor’ - The canon story of Han and Leia’s honeymoon is to be revealed in a new novel by Beth Revis At 51 minutes in, we move on to discuss the season finale of ‘The Book of Boba Fett’ - In The Name of Honour. We discuss what we liked, including some of our favourite dynamics from the episode, as well as reflecting on the season as a whole and what we wish the show could have done differently. Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork.

Episode #174 - The Fallen Star & The Book of Boba Fett Episodes 5 and 6 Feb 07, 2022

In this episode’s opening, Kirsty recommends the following: - This is Not a Burial, It’s a Resurrection (2019) - The Last of Sheila (1973) - Assembly by Natasha Brown - Several People are Typing by Calvin Kasulke And Rachael has these picks: - The Cremator (1969) - Mass (2021) - Ballad of a Soldier (1959) Around the 21-minute mark, we move on to the Star Wars topics! We start off with a spoiler-y discussion of The Fallen Star by Claudia Gray, the final novel of phase one of the High Republic publishing initiative. We share what we liked and what we felt could have been improved, going on a little mini rant about one Marchion Ro. Then, around 36 minutes in, we change gears to discuss the latest two episodes of The Book of Boba Fett - Episode 5: Return of the Mandalorian and Episode 6: From the Desert Comes a Stranger. We really enjoyed much of episode 5, but are more mixed on the choices made for episode 6, particularly the ethical implications of its furthering of the deep-fake technology. Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork.

Episode #173 - The Book of Boba Fett: 'The Streets of Mos Espa' and 'The Gathering Storm' Jan 25, 2022

In this episode’s opening, Kirsty recommends the following: - The Brontes: Wild Genius on the Moors: The Story of a Literary Family by Juliet Barker - The Ghost and Mrs Muir (1947) - The Tragedy of Macbeth (2021) - Werner Herzog Eats His Shoe (1980) And Rachael has these picks: - Swing Kids (2018) - Yellowjackets (2021) - Stath Lets Flats (2018) - Nightmare Alley (2021) Around the 30-minute mark, we move on to the main attraction - our thoughts on the latest two episodes of The Book of Boba Fett! We gush over the general fabulousness of Garsa Fwip, as well as discussing some of our highlights and frustrations with the show so far. Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork.

Episode #172 - The Book of Boba Fett: 'Stranger in a Strange Land' and 'The Tribes of Tatooine' Jan 10, 2022

It’s the new year, and we have a new format! Going forward, our plan is to begin each episode by highlighting a few pieces of non-Star Wars media we’d particularly like to put on people’s radars - including books, films and TV shows. In this episode’s opening, Kirsty recommends the following: - The Lady from the Black Lagoon by Mallory O'Meara - Baby Face (1933), dir. Alfred E. Green - Batman (1989) and Batman Returns (1992), dir. Tim Burton And Rachael has these picks: - Beauty and the Beast (aka The Virgin and the Monster) (1978), dir. Juraj Herz - Boiling Point (2021), dir. Philip Barantini - Wuthering Heights (1988), dir. Yoshishige Yoshida We also have a quick chat about The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood, which we have now both read and enjoyed! Around the 30-minute mark, we move on to the main attraction - our thoughts on the first two episodes of The Book of Boba Fett (Stranger in a Strange Land and The Tribes of Tatooine)! We talk about our feelings going into the show, and what we thought about the opening episodes. Tune in to hear us discuss everything from Twi’lek men becoming alarmingly hot to the show’s handling of the Tuskens and how Temuera Morrison’s Māori heritage appears to have informed the storytelling. We hope you enjoy our return and our new format! We’d love to hear your thoughts on the changes, and we’d welcome any recommendations you might have. You can send your thoughts to us at scavengershoard@gmail.com Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork.

Episode #171 - Spotlight on the Novelisation of 'Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith' Dec 14, 2021

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty begin by covering the following news: - Amandla Stenberg reported to play the lead role in upcoming Disney Plus series ‘The Acolyte’ - Kari Skogland will replace Patty Jenkins as director of ‘CLEOPATRA’, so Jenkins can focus on ‘Wonder Woman 3’ and ‘Rogue Squadron’ - ‘Rangers of the New Republic’ seemingly cancelled We then move on to a detailed spotlight discussion on Matthew Stover’s highly regarded novelisation of Revenge of the Sith, where we place particular attention on the novel’s treatment of the three leads: Anakin, Obi-Wan and Padme. We dig deep into the book’s use of themes and metaphor, as well as taking plenty of opportunities to admire Stover’s clever prose and unparalleled command of irony. This episode rounds out our series on the prequel novelisations, so we hope you enjoyed them! This is our last episode of the year, so we wish all our listeners a very happy and joyful holiday season. We’ll be back for a very different kind of book - The Book of Boba Fett - in the new year. Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork.

Episode #170 - Spotlight on the Novelisation of 'Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones' Nov 23, 2021

After a brief chat about the Disney Plus special on Boba Fett (Under the Helmet), Rachael and Kirsty begin by covering the following news: - Natasha Liu Bordizzo has been cast as Sabine Wren in the Ahsoka show - Kathleen Kennedy renews her Lucasfilm contract for another three years - Patty Jenkins’ ‘Rogue Squadron’ officially delayed; rumours circulate of the dreaded ‘creative differences’ We then continue our series on the Star Wars film novelisations - this time, we cover R. A. Salvatore’s classic novelisation of ‘Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones’. We talk about Salvatore’s infamous history in Star Wars lore as the man who wrote Chewbacca’s demise before diving into an extensive discussion on the Episode II novelisation proper, particularly focusing on its treatment of the Anidala romance and the ways in which it enriches the inner lives of the film’s female characters. If you have thoughts to share on any of the prequel novelisations, please do email us at scavengershoard@gmail.com - we’ll be discussing the novelisation of ‘Revenge of the Sith’ next time. Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork.

Episode #169 - Spotlight on the Novelisation of 'Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace' Nov 11, 2021

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty begin by covering the following news: - First trailer for the Book of Boba Fett revealed - Matt Smith sheds light on his involvement in ‘The Rise of Skywalker’ - Mysterious Star Wars film rumoured to begin shooting next year for 2023 release (the discussion was recorded before the news came out that Rogue Squadron has been officially postponed, so is a little out of date!) - The Village Bride submitted for consideration at the 2022 Oscars We then return to our series on the Star Wars film novelisations - this time, we cover Terry Brooks’ classic novelisation of ‘Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace’. We explain some of the background to the novel before delving into our thoughts, sharing overall opinions before digging a bit deeper into the book’s characterisation of the film’s heroes. If you have thoughts to share on any of the prequel novelisations, please do email us at scavengershoard@gmail.com - we’ll be discussing the novelisations of ‘Attack of the Clones’ and ‘Revenge of the Sith’ in subsequent weeks, Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork.

Episode #168 - 'Star Wars: Visions': The Elder, Lop & Ochō and Akakiri Oct 25, 2021

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty begin with a quick and mostly non-spoilery review of Denis Villeneuve’s ‘Dune’ (aka the other big space movie). We both share our initial impressions, and our hopes for the much hoped for sequel. We then cover the following news: - Hayden Christensen reported to return in the ‘Ahsoka’ series - A new poster teases the climax of Phase I of the High Republic We then move on to our final discussion (for now!) on 'Star Wars: Visions', delving into the last three episodes: The Elder, Lop & Ochō and Akakiri. We really enjoyed the show, particularly these episodes, and are really hoping for more Star Wars stories that are similarly inspired. We also bring things back around to a curiously similar project, The Animatrix, touching on points of difference and similarity between the two projects. Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork.

Episode #167 - 'Shadow of the Sith' Announced & We Continue Our 'Star Wars: Visions' Series Oct 13, 2021

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty cover the following news: - Key new Star Wars novels, including 'Shadow of the Sith', announced - Chloe Zhao potentially hints at being interested in a Star Wars project - 'Secrets of the Sith' delves into the mind of the Emperor - Giancarlo Esposito takes a strong stand against anti-vaxxers We then move into a quick discussion of the new Disney Plus special 'LEGO Star Wars Terrifying Tales', paying particular attention to its treatment of Ben Solo and his 'Lost Boys'-inspired joy ride with the Knights of Ren. Finally, we round off the episode by returning to the awesome 'Star Wars: Visions' and sharing our thoughts on the three middle chapters - The Village Bride, The Ninth Jedi and T0-B1. We hope you enjoy hearing our thoughts - if you want to share your thoughts on 'Star Wars: Visions', please email us at scavengershoard@gmail.com Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork.

Episode #166 - 'Star Wars: Visions': The Duel, Tatooine Rhapsody & The Twins Sep 28, 2021

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty cover the following news: - Marcia Lucas shares her less than glowing review of the sequel trilogy - Ludwig Göransson set to score Disney+’s ‘The Book of Boba Fett’ - Rumoured Boba Fett episode titles/interconnection with The Mandalorian - High Republic wave three covers released We then move on to the new animated anthology series 'Star Wars: Visions', which we're happy to report we both loved! We share our general thoughts on the show before moving into a deeper discussion of the first three shorts: The Duel, Tatooine Rhapsody and The Twins. Check back next time as we continue our journey with 'Star Wars: Visions'! Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork.

Episode #165 - Thandiwe Newton Speaks Out on 'Solo' & We Review 'Tempest Runner' Sep 13, 2021

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty cover the following news: - The documentary 'Disney Gallery: Star Wars: The Mandalorian - Making of the Season 2 Finale' - The first trailer to the Disney Plus special 'Lego Star Wars: Terrifying Tales' - The remake of the 'Knights of the Old Republic' video game for the PS5 - Thandiwe Newton speaks out on her character's unfortunate departure from 'Solo' We then round off the show with a discussion of the new Star Wars audio drama 'Tempest Runner', discussing how it fits into the wider mythos of the High Republic and our latest discoveries regarding the correct pronunciation of Marchion Ro. Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork.

Episode #164 - 'The Bad Batch' Concludes & We Review 'The Rising Storm' Aug 15, 2021

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty cover the following news: - J.W. Rinzler passes away - Taika Waititi turns his attention to his Star Wars film - New Star Wars Lego special coming - Terrifying Tales We then cover the final three episodes of The Bad Batch, discussing our thoughts on how the season concluded and our feelings about the show as a whole. We then dedicate the bulk of the episode to a spoiler-filled discussion of Cavan Scott’s new High Republic novel ‘The Rising Storm’ - we cover our thoughts on Jedi sexy-times, frustrated desires and proto-Force bonds; consider how Marchion Ro compares to Kylo Ren; and place our bets on the identity of ‘The Fallen Star' of the next High Republic novel. If you want to share your thoughts on ‘The Rising Storm’ or the High Republic more generally, please email us at scavengershoard@gmail.com Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork.

Episode #163 - 'Ronin' Synopsis Revealed & We Take a Marvel Detour! Jul 27, 2021

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty cover the following news: - Patty Jenkins provides an update on her 'Rogue Squadron' movie - A Ronin synopsis is revealed - A making-of documentary on the season 2 finale of The Mandalorian gets announced We also provide our quick thoughts on the latest three episodes of 'The Bad Batch'. Finally, we round off the episode with a brief detour where we discuss the Marvel shows 'Wandavision' and 'Loki' - how they surprised us, what we enjoyed about them and the lessons we'd like Star Wars to learn from the storytelling approaches being adopted for Marvel at Disney Plus. Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork.

Episode #162 - Leslye Headland Talks Acolyte, Visions Gets A Preview & The Ewoks Battle for Endor Jul 07, 2021

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty cover the following news: - Leslye Headland discusses her personal approach to Star Wars - Leslye shares the influence of 'The Phantom Menace' on her new show 'The Acolyte' - Animated anthology 'Star Wars: Visions' gets previewed at the Anime Expo - Matthew Robinson comes aboard as screenwriter for Patty Jenkins' 'Rogue Squadron' We then segue into our spotlight discussion on the second film in the Ewok duology - 'Battle for Endor'. We discuss the origins of the film before pondering its numerous mysteries, repeatedly coming back to the villains' strange obsession with THE POWAH. We also explore the ethics of murdering a fictional five-year-old's family to facilitate a Heidi remake. Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork.

Episode #161 - Ewok Extravaganza Part I: Caravan of Courage Jun 22, 2021

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty begin by running through the episodes of 'The Bad Batch' that have been shown since their last episode (we'll be revisiting the show in depth once the season is over). We then begin a new podcasting saga exploring the EWOK DUOLOGY (yes, that is the correct parlance). Join us for a deep dive into the Caravan of Courage, taking you from George Lucas being a good dad (™) to Campbellian narrative influences and the changing face of Mace and Cindel’s dad. We also explore the deeper ideology underlining the film, touching upon the unsettling implications of Ewoks sacrificing their lives to help restore the American Nuclear Family to wholeness. (Just for the avoidance of doubt, the above is an accurate representation of the podcast’s contents.) Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork.

Episode #160 - Prequel Fandom Episode III: Revenge of the Sith Jun 08, 2021

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty begin by discussing some recent news: - J.J. Abrams' comments on it potentially being helpful to plan a story ahead of time (while also not really saying this directly) - Emilia Clarke showing enthusiasm for Qi'Ra's return to Star Wars in the comic books With the news done, we quickly run through the episodes of 'The Bad Batch' that have been shown since our last episode (we'll be revisiting the show in depth once the season is over). We then conclude our series exploring prequel fandom by taking a look at the Revenge of the Sith era of online fandom - we discuss the surprisingly sensible theorising, the joyful creativity of the Star Wars dot com Blogs platform and the exquisite angst shared on LiveJournal with respect to the inevitable tragedy of Anidala. Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork.

Episode #159 - Prequel Fandom Episode II: Attack of the Clones May 19, 2021

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty continue their exploration of prequel-era online fandom - this time, taking a look at Attack of the Clones (this discussion starts around 24 mins in). We start off with a general spoiler-y discussion of the first three episodes of 'The Bad Batch' - we just share our overall impressions for now, as we plan to have a more detailed discussion about the show once it has wrapped up. Drawing from ancient internet forums, charmingly archaic fansites and listeners’ memories, we attempt to get a grasp on what the Star Wars fan landscape looked like in the period surrounding the release of Attack of the Clones. We discuss everything from Super Shadow's spoiler grift to the various facets of Anidala fandom - from the fun fansites to the Anakin antis (it's like poetry, it rhymes). We’ll be continuing our series on prequel fandom in future episodes! If you have memories you’d like to share about Revenge of the Sith, please email us at scavengershoard@gmail.com Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork.

Episode #158 - Prequel Fandom Episode I: The Phantom Menace May 04, 2021

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty dip their toes into the vast ocean that is the online fandom surrounding The Phantom Menace. Drawing from ancient internet forums, charmingly archaic fansites and listeners’ memories, we attempt to get a grasp on what the Star Wars fan landscape looked like in the period surrounding the release of The Phantom Menace. We discuss the wild (and not so wild) theories, the reactions and the fan sub cultures that sprung up, from the Darth Maul aficionados to the devotees of Queen Amidala and her handmaidens. We’ll be continuing our series on prequel fandom in future episodes! If you have memories you’d like to share, please email us at scavengershoard@gmail.com Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork.

Episode #157 - A Nostalgic Look Back at the Prequel Era Apr 21, 2021

In this special episode, Rachael and Kirsty are joined by Liam - friend of the show and host of the Paradise Cine podcast! We band together to discuss the prequel era, discussing each film in turn with a focus on our memories of its release and our impressions of it at the time. We also read out contributions from our listeners, which we're very grateful for! Thank you so much to everyone who sent an email in. We'll be continuing the prequel discussion next time, so if you have any memories of the release of the films or the fandom surrounding them we'd love to hear from you at scavengershoard@gmail.com You can hear more from Liam and the Paradise Cine podcast here: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yYTEwZjkwOC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork.

Episode #156 - 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' Cast Revealed & 'Light of the Jedi' Spoiler Discussion Apr 06, 2021

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty discuss some big Star Wars news and take a deep dive into the High Republic era with ‘Light of the Jedi’. We discuss the following news: - Obi-Wan Kenobi series to begin Production, cast revealed - New Star Wars Visions tie-in novel, ‘Ronin’, announced on Twitter - New Cavan Scott audio drama - Tempest Runner - revealed We then move into a spoiler-filled discussion of Charles Soule’s ‘Light of the Jedi’, sharing our thoughts on various aspects of the book - from the intricate world-building through to the tantalizing hints of a forbidden romance. Join us to hear our thoughts, and do email in your reviews to scavengershoard@gmail.com Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork.

Episode #155 - Revisiting 'Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker' Mar 17, 2021

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty revisit 'Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker' - and our complex feelings about it! We run through the build up to the film, covering everything from J.J. Abrams coming aboard when Colin Trevorrow was unceremoniously booted off the project to the persistent mystery of Matt Smith's involvement. We run through the astonishingly detailed spoilers that emerged about TROS months prior to its release, breaking down some of the more interesting differences between the leaked version of the story and what ended up in cinemas. With the pre-release period wrapped up, we then move into a discussion of our feelings about it - how we felt at the time, and how we feel about now with the distance of time. While our criticisms haven't changed substantially, we remain hopefully that Episode IX doesn't represent the final chapter for the heroes of the sequel trilogy. Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork. If you have any questions for us or want to share your own thoughts on Rey, please email us at scavengershoard@gmail.com

Episode #154 - Revisiting 'Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi' Mar 01, 2021

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty travel back to December 2017 and the release of 'The Last Jedi' - we discuss the initial (glowing!) critics reviews before progressing to a conversation focused on our own experiences. How did we feel about the film when it was first released? Have subsequent developments altered our feelings about The Last Jedi at all? Listen, find out and please do share your own memories of the film's release with us on Twitter (we're @scavengershoard)! Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork. If you have any questions for us or want to share your own thoughts on Rey, please email us at scavengershoard@gmail.com

Episode #153 - The Journey to 'The Last Jedi' Feb 16, 2021

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty start off by discussing Gina Carano's long-overdue firing from The Mandalorian and Star Wars altogether. With Gina Carano in the rear-view mirror, we revisit Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi - aka the movie that exceeded our wildest expectations! We run through the build up to the film, discussing the theories that built up based on The Force Awakens before covering various developments that occurred in the run-up to The Last Jedi's release. We end the discussion early due to technical difficulties, but will be back soon to share our current feelings on The Last Jedi upon revisiting the film recently. Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork. If you have any questions for us or want to share your own thoughts on Rey, please email us at scavengershoard@gmail.com

Episode #152 - Revisiting 'Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens' Feb 03, 2021

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty revisit Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens - aka the movie that kick-started this podcast! We run through the build up to the film, discussing the theories that built up around casting rumours and the spoiler culture that rapidly accelerated across 2014/15. We then progress to discuss our personal feelings about the film upon its release, before reflecting on how those feelings have developed in the years since. Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork. If you have any questions for us or want to share your own thoughts on Rey, please email us at scavengershoard@gmail.com

Episode #151 - The Mandalorian 'Chapter 16: The Rescue' Dec 22, 2020

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty discuss their feelings about the season finale of The Mandalorian - 'Chapter 16: The Rescue'. We discuss the highlights and share our criticisms, as well as getting hyped for the thrilling reveal of the upcoming Boba Fett spin-off. We wish all our listeners happy holidays, and the very best for the new year - we'll be back in 2021! Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork. If you have any questions for us or want to share your own thoughts on Rey, please email us at scavengershoard@gmail.com

Episode #150 - Ranking the Upcoming Lucasfilm Slate & 'The Mandalorian Chapter 15: The Believer' Dec 15, 2020

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty discuss the astonishingly extensive announcement of Lucasfilm's upcoming slate of projects. We run through the projects from least to most anticipated (bear with us!), sharing our hopes and fears for them as we go. We're still processing all the news, but suffice to say there's plenty to be excited about! We then spend the tail end of the episode discussing 'Chapter 15: The Believer', which sees Din receive meaty personal development through the means of that most delightful thing - an unmasking sequence. We discuss the rich writing and cinematic homages on offer in the episode, as well as relishing some great supporting turns from the cast. Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork. If you have any questions for us or want to share your own thoughts on Rey, please email us at scavengershoard@gmail.com

Episode #149 - The Mandalorian 'Chapter 14: The Tragedy' Dec 07, 2020

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty discuss the following news: - Events and product releases announced to mark the 50th anniversary of Lucasfilm - High Republic series rumoured to be in development. We then spend the bulk of the episode discussing 'Chapter 14: The Tragedy', which sees Mando and Grogu join forces with the dream team that is Boba Fett and Fennec Shand. We discuss our highlights and criticisms, touching on everything from some conspicuous blue butterflies to the question of how many Death Troopers it takes to steal a baby. Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork. If you have any questions for us or want to share your own thoughts on Rey, please email us at scavengershoard@gmail.com

Episode #148 - The Mandalorian 'Chapter 13: The Jedi' Nov 30, 2020

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty discuss the following news: - Giancarlo Esposito's new interview on Moff Gideon's future appearances in The Mandalorian. We then spend the bulk of the episode discussing 'Chapter 13: The Jedi', which features the return of Ahsoka Tano. We discuss our complex feelings about the episode, including how Ahsoka translates to live action, Baby Yoda's new name, and our concerns and hopes for the future of the show. Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork. If you have any questions for us or want to share your own thoughts on Rey, please email us at scavengershoard@gmail.com

Episode #147 - Lego Star Wars Holiday Special & The Mandalorian Chapter 12: The Siege Nov 23, 2020

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty discuss the following news: - Alan Dean Foster being denied royalties by Disney - Daisy Ridley comments on Rey’s ending - John Boyega speaks out about his Star Wars experience/the possibility of his return We then segue into a discussion of the Lego Star Wars Holiday Special, which (with some reservations) we found rather delightful. Listen along as we take animated Lego minifigures far too seriously, wrestle with complicated TROS-related feelings and appreciate Palpatine's comically evil machinations. We round off the episode with our discussion of The Mandalorian Chapter 12: The Siege. We share our highlights (baby Yoda goes to school!) while also getting serious about our hopes and fears for the future direction of the show. Do you think it's straying too far from a winning formula, or are you enjoying the increasing links to the grander Star Wars mythology? Listen to our discussion, and let us know what you think. Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork. If you have any questions for us or want to share your own thoughts on Rey, please email us at scavengershoard@gmail.com

Episode #146 - The Mandalorian 'Chapter 11: The Heiress' Nov 16, 2020

In the absence of any significant Star Wars news, we focus on the latest episode of 'The Mandalorian' - Chapter 11: The Heiress. We share our joy over the happy resolution of Frog Lady's story, our fondness for alien pirate accents and our concern for the welfare of Imperial pilots with fanatical supervisors. There's also the small matter of Bo-Katan Kryze's first live-action appearance to discuss. Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork. If you have any questions for us or want to share your own thoughts on Rey, please email us at scavengershoard@gmail.com

Episode #145 - The Mandalorian 'Chapter 10: The Passenger' Nov 09, 2020

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty discuss the following news: - First full trailer released for the Lego Star Wars Holiday Special - John Boyega shares insights into his frank conversation with Disney about his experience of working on Star Wars We then move into the main discussion, which focuses on the latest episode of 'The Mandalorian' - Chapter 10: The Passenger. We discuss the character progression of The Mandalorian himself, the delightful new baby Yoda content and the fantastic new heroine known only as 'Frog Lady'. Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork. If you have any questions for us or want to share your own thoughts on Rey, please email us at scavengershoard@gmail.com

Episode #144 - The Mandalorian Returns With 'Chapter 9: The Marshal' Nov 02, 2020

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty discuss the following news: - John Boyega indicates he may be interested in returning to Star Wars - Intriguing reveals in Pablo Hidalgo's new book 'Fascinating Facts' (WINKIEEEEEE) - Excerpt from ESB-themed short story 'A Good Kiss' revealed ahead of the release of anniversary anthology. We then move into the main discussion, which focuses on the season two premiere of 'The Mandalorian'. We run through our highlights and critiques, with the discussion spanning everything from the peculiar rituals of Mandalorian culture to Rachael's surprising passion for banthas. At the start of the Mandalorian discussion, we direct people to a fundraiser organised on behalf of the Transgender Law Center. Please do support this fundraiser if you can! https://www.gofundme.com/f/trans-rights-are-human-rights-this-is-the-way Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork. If you have any questions for us or want to share your own thoughts on Rey, please email us at scavengershoard@gmail.com

Episode #143 - Spotlight on James Kahn's 'Return of the Jedi' Novelisation Oct 14, 2020

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty discuss the following news: - New High Republic info from NYCC - New details on From a Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back - Kelly Marie Tran says she’s open to the possibility of returning as Rose Tico - Ewan McGregor teases new details of the Obi-Wan series We then move into the main topic, which is an in-depth discussion of James Kahn’s impressive novelisation of Return of the Jedi. We discuss the background to the novelisation, and the various ways in which it enhances and even improves upon the film. We read some of our favourite passages, finding ourselves befuddled by Vader’s weirdly puritanical hang-ups and impressed by the new depth leant to characters such as Luke and Leia. Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork. If you have any questions for us or want to share your own thoughts on Rey, please email us at scavengershoard@gmail.com

Episode #142 - 'Mandalorian' Trailer Discussion & Spotlight on Doctor Aphra Sep 29, 2020

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty discuss the following news: - The first trailer for the second season of 'The Mandalorian' - 'The Mandalorian' wins big at the Emmys We then move into the main topic, which is an extended discussion of the Doctor Aphra audio drama written by Sarah Kuhn. We discuss our feelings about the format, the characterisations and the emotional aspects of the story. You might also hear us provide Lucasfilm with some suggestions for future territory that audio dramas could cover... Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork. If you have any questions for us or want to share your own thoughts on Rey, please email us at scavengershoard@gmail.com

Episode #141 - Stronger Than She Knows: A Celebration of Rey Sep 15, 2020

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty discuss the following news: - John Boyega's GQ interview (we touch on this only briefly, as we are planning a full episode focused on the issues John raises) - The Mandalorian season 2 gets previewed by EW - Daisy Ridley reveals the behind-the-scenes turmoil surrounding the question of Rey's parentage. We then move into the main topic, which is an extended tribute to Rey. Specifically, we pay homage to the first female protagonist of a Star Wars film by sharing emails sent in by our listeners - we had a fantastic response to our request for contributions, and were incredibly touched by the messages our listeners sent in. We read out all the emails in full, and then add our own comments and reflections. Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork. If you have any questions for us or want to share your own thoughts on Rey, please email us at scavengershoard@gmail.com

Episode #140 - Scavenger's Hoard Returns & The Novelisation of 'The Empire Strikes Back' Aug 24, 2020

After a hiatus of a few months, Rachael and Kirsty return with a new episode! We start out by explaining our absence and offering a few recommendations of what we've been listening to while we've been away. We then enter into a news section where we catch up on what we have missed, covering: - Disney+’s ‘Star Wars’ Spinoff Series ‘Rogue One’ Sets Adria Arjona To Co-Star With Diego Luna - The Lego Star Wars Holiday Special to premiere on Disney+ - Next Star Wars theatrical films pushed back a year - Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy on Baby Yoda, ‘The Mandalorian’ and the Future of ‘Star Wars’ We then (around an hour in) segue into a detailed discussion of the novelisation of 'The Empire Strikes Back', which inspires some passionate opinions on both sides of the spectrum. Stick around to hear us talk about progress in the depiction of women, nostalgia for Alan Dean Foster's prose and some ruminations on the peculiar limitations of the novelisation format.

Episode #139 - Another Galaxy, Another Time: Novelising 'Star Wars' May 13, 2020

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty discuss the following news: - New projects officially announced from Taika Waititi/Krysty Wilson-Cairns and Leslye Headland - Temuera Morrison returns to 'Star Wars' universe to play Boba Fett. We then move on to an extended discussion of the novelisation of the original Star Wars/A New Hope, written by Scavenger's Hoard fave Alan Dean Foster. We go into everything you could want us to cover - from how the novelisation came to be, to its intriguing world-building and questionable depictions of the female of the species in the GFFA. Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork. Email your Rey stories to us at scavengershoard@gmail.com

Episode #138 - From Byron to Ben Solo May 01, 2020

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty discuss the following: - Russian Doll creator working on a new Star Wars series - Doctor Aphra audio drama in the works - New casting announced for Cassian Andor live-action series. We then segue into an in-depth discussion of Reylo across the sequel trilogy, with a particular emphasis on Deborah Lutz’s excellent book ‘The Dangerous Lover: Gothic Villains, Byronism, and the Nineteenth-Century Seduction Narrative’. We explore how the dynamic between Rey and Kylo Ren/Ben Solo evolved across The Force Awakens, The Last Jedi and The Rise of Skywalker, in particular emphasising how the character of Ben Solo fulfils the tragic destiny of a certain type of Byronic hero. Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork. If you have any questions for Rachael and Kirsty, please email them to scavengershoard@gmail.com

Episode #137 - Ben Solo's Path to Kylo Ren Apr 15, 2020

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty discuss the following: - New writer announced for the Obi-Wan TV series - Character descriptions are released for Project Luminous/the High Republic (we can't decide what to call it yet) - The editors of the J.J. Abrams' sequel trilogy films speak about The Last Jedi, The Rise of Skywalker and the treacherous waters of fan discourse. We then segue into an in-depth discussion of the amazing limited-run comic, 'The Rise of Kylo Ren', by Charles Soule and Will Sliney. We run through our thoughts on the series before discussing it issue by issue, drawing out our favourite themes, character moments and intersections with the films. Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork. If you have any questions for Rachael and Kirsty, please email them to scavengershoard@gmail.com

Episode #136 - Reflections on Star Wars: Resistance Apr 01, 2020

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty 'finish what they started' in Star Wars: Resistance, discussing the second half of the final season and reflecting on the show as a whole. They run through their highlights as well as their criticisms, before finishing on a high by running through the very best episodes of the show. At the start of the show we give shoutouts to charities we'd like to support in these frightening times. Rachael's charity is the St George's Coronavirus Appeal, which is intended to go towards medical supplies and pastoral support for frontline staff: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/thankyouappeal Kirsty's cause is Northwest Harvest, a hunger relief agency supporting food banks, meal programs and high-needs schools across Washington State. Their work has never been more important than it is right now: https://www.northwestharvest.org/donate Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork. If you have any questions for Rachael and Kirsty, please email them to scavengershoard@gmail.com

Episode #135 - Behind the Scenes of 'The Rise of Skywalker' Mar 24, 2020

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty aim to maintain something like normality in strange times - we start off the show by briefly discussing the newly released 'Roll Out' and 'Galaxy of Adventures' shorts, before taking a deep dive into the behind-the-scenes documentary 'The Skywalker Legacy'. We talk about the best insights and most entertaining b-roll, as well as revisiting some of our central issues with 'The Rise of Skywalker'. Finally, we finish off the show with a listener questions concerning Star Wars' track record when it comes to romance (specifically LGBTQ relationships). Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork. If you have any questions for Rachael and Kirsty, please email them to scavengershoard@gmail.com

Episode #134 - The Music of 'The Rise of Skywalker' w/ Christy Carew Mar 10, 2020

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty are joined by composer and friend of the show Christy Carew for a discussion of John Williams' score for 'The Rise of Skywalker'. We talk through our highlights from the score, with Christy bringing in her deep insights to break down how Williams made the music so emotionally impactful. You can find the catalogue of the musical themes of Star Wars mentioned in the show here: https://franklehman.com/starwars/ And you can find Christy on Tumblr here: https://enjoyallneednothing-blog.tumblr.com/ Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork. If you have any questions for Rachael and Kirsty, please email them to scavengershoard@gmail.com

Episode #133 - Project Luminous Revealed & Bobs Get Swapped Out Mar 02, 2020

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty cover the following: - Project Luminous is revealed as the High Republic - New Star Wars film in development - Bob Iger replaced with another Bob We then round off the show with a few listener questions. Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork. If you have any questions for Rachael and Kirsty, please email them to scavengershoard@gmail.com

Episode #132 - A Roundtable on Racism, Reylo and Star Wars Fandom Feb 27, 2020

This week, Kirsty (Rachael is on editing-only duties this week!) is joined by four guests to discuss racism and fandom. April, Mariet, Mneme and Molly are all women of color who ship Reylo. They’re here to share their experiences and interactions with other shippers, anti-shippers, and the larger Star Wars fandom. They also cover how the sequel trilogy depicts its characters of color, including the treatment of Rose Tico and the introduction of Jannah in The Rise of Skywalker. You can find our guests on twitter: April at @enfysblessed, Mariet at @valkyrie_art, Molly at @mpychu, and Mneme at @thebittersnake. Suggestions for further reading: - So You Want To Talk about Race by Ijeoma Oluo - White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism by Robin DiAngelo - How to be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi - Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria? by Beverly Daniel Tatum - Me and White Supremacy by Layla F. Saad Many thanks to all of our guests, to Christy Carew for the Scavenger’s Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork. Don’t forget to like us on Facebook and give us a follow on Twitter @ScavengersHoard!

Episode #131 - Snogging Across the Saga Feb 11, 2020

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty discuss the following: - Bob Iger discusses future plans for Star Wars TV in earnings call - Poe Dameron YA novel announced for August 2020 - Obi-Wan series out on hold - Project Luminous news is coming. We then ease into our spotlight section, which is specially tailored to Valentine's Day! We run through the main smooches in the Star Wars saga, from Anakin and Padme's tortured exchanges on Naboo right up to the tragic make-out session between Rey and Ben on Exegol. The episode is then rounded out with a series of listener questions. Thanks to everyone who submitted their queries! Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork. If you have any questions for Rachael and Kirsty, please email them to scavengershoard@gmail.com

Episode #130 - Wrap Up of 'The Mandalorian' Season One Jan 22, 2020

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty discuss reports that Taika Waititi is in talks to direct a Star Wars feature film. We then move on to a discussions of episodes 7 and 8 of 'The Mandalorian', as well as providing our thoughts on season one overall. The episode is then rounded out with a series of listener questions. Thanks to everyone who submitted their queries! Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork. If you have any questions for Rachael and Kirsty, please email them to scavengershoard@gmail.com

Episode #129 - Saving What We Love: A Rose Tico Celebration Jan 14, 2020

In the spirit of saving what we love, we dedicate this episode to Rose Tico and the wonderful Kelly Marie Tran. Kirsty and Rachael discuss their personal feelings on Rose and what she means to Star Wars before seguing into submissions from listeners (you might even get to hear some different voices for a change...). Thanks so much to everyone who shared their thoughts - they're really wonderful, and quite literally made the episode what it is! Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork. If you have any questions for Rachael and Kirsty, please email them to scavengershoard@gmail.com

Episode #128 - Rachael & Kirsty Take a Deep Dive Into 'The Rise of Skywalker' Jan 08, 2020

Rachael and Kirsty take a deep, spoiler-filled dive into 'The Rise of Skywalker', going through the movie chronologically and reflecting on how well it serves its characters and their stories. Join us as we debate the film's highs and (all too frequent) lows, and tentatively enter into some preliminary analysis of its curiously muddy themes. We obviously go into great depth with this episode, so we hope you enjoy hearing our thoughts. Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork. If you have any questions for Rachael and Kirsty, please email them to scavengershoard@gmail.com

Episode #127 - Rachael & Kirsty Give Their Spoiler-Filled Thoughts on 'The Rise of Skywalker' Dec 20, 2019

Rachael and Kirsty give their immediate impressions of 'The Rise of Skywalker' - listen as we dive into the highs and lows, discussing both our favourite and not-so-favourite moments and aspects of the film. This is a full-on spoiler podcast, so beware if you have yet to see the movie for yourself!

Episode #126 - Rachael & Kirsty Mark the End of the Pre-TROS Era & Review The Mandalorian Dec 17, 2019

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty discuss the following news: - Star Wars.com reveals exclusive first look at Charles Soules’ ‘The Rise of Kylo Ren’ - Marvel previews ‘The Rise of Kylo Ren’ issue #2. We then take a trip down memory lane and discuss our experiences of the sequel trilogy fandom to date, as well as our hopes for what 'The Rise of Skywalker' will bring. Finally, we round off the show with two big reviews. Firstly, we cover episode five of The Mandalorian ('The Prisoner'). We then progress to a review of the latest episode of Star Wars: Resistance ('Kaz's Curse’). Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork. If you have any questions for Rachael and Kirsty, please email them to scavengershoard@gmail.com

Episode #125 - Rachael & Kirsty Review Alan Dean Foster's Vision for Episode IX Dec 09, 2019

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty discuss the following news: - Richard E. Grant's effusive reaction to 'The Rise of Skywalker' - Alan Dean Foster's spectacularly weird treatment for Episode IX. Finally, we round off the show with two big reviews. Firstly, we cover episode five of The Mandalorian ('The Gunslinger'). We then progress to a review of the latest episode of Star Wars: Resistance ('The Voxx Vortex 5000’). Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork. If you have any questions for Rachael and Kirsty, please email them to scavengershoard@gmail.com

Episode #124 - Adam Driver Covers 'Rolling Stone' & The Mandalorian Finds Sanctuary Dec 01, 2019

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty discuss the following news: - Adam Driver covers Rolling Stone for TROS - First clip from ‘The Rise of Skywalker’ released + new TV spots - J.J. Abrams’ favourite prequels scene Finally, we round off the show with two big reviews. Firstly, we cover episode four of The Mandalorian ('Sanctuary'). We then progress to a review of the latest episode of Star Wars: Resistance ('Rendezvous Point’). Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork. If you have any questions for Rachael and Kirsty, please email them to scavengershoard@gmail.com

Episode #123 - 'The Rise of Skywalker' Promo Hits & We Review 'The Sin' Nov 26, 2019

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty discuss the following news: - Two new TV spots for ‘The Rise of Skywalker’ include lots of new footage - EW and Empire spotlight ‘The Rise of Skywalker’ - EW gets a bunch of exclusive photos from ‘The Rise of Skywalker’ - The cast of the sequel trilogy speak with EW re. TROS - New posters released for ‘The Rise of Skywalker’ - Rolling Stone interview Kathleen Kennedy - The Hollywood Reporter questions Kathleen Kennedy’s future with Lucasfilm - Colin Trevorrow gives Empire some insights into his version of Episode IX Finally, we round off the show with two big reviews. Firstly, we cover episode three of The Mandalorian ('The Sin'), worshipping at the altar of Deborah Chow's directorial talent. We then progress to a review of the latest episode of Star Wars: Resistance ('Relic Raiders'), before closing off the show with two listener questions. Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork. If you have any questions for Rachael and Kirsty, please email them to scavengershoard@gmail.com

Episode #122 - The Mandalorian Premieres & We Review 'Resistance Reborn' Nov 20, 2019

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty kick off the show with their extended (and spoiler-filled!) review of the first two episodes of The Mandalorian. Hear us swoon over the transcendent marvel that is baby Yoda, as well as praise the title character for being such a thoroughly good boy. We then discuss some key takeaways from recent ‘The Rise of Skywalker’ cover stories that have been featured in UK publications SciFi Now and Total Film. The conversation then moves to Rebecca Roanhorse’s novel Resistance Reborn, which we discuss in full, covering its strengths and weaknesses, as well as speculating on what its implications might be for ‘The Rise of Skywalker’. Finally, they offer their review of the episode of Star Wars: Resistance (‘From Beneath’), which essentially turns into a mini-crusade for heightened levels of Tam content. Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork. If you have any questions for Rachael and Kirsty, please email them to scavengershoard@gmail.com

Episode #121 - Updates on Leia's Role in 'The Rise of Skywalker' & Resistance Round-Up Nov 11, 2019

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty discuss the following news: - Mandalorian hype intensifies/Disney+ launch day revealed for Western Europe - Daisy Ridley talks TROS - Carrie Fisher’s brother discusses the original plan for her role in Episode IX - Billie Lourd speaks about becoming the new custodian of Leia. Rachael and Kirsty round off the episode with a catch-up on the first five episodes of the second season of Star Wars: Resistance, sharing their favourite moments and delving into some speculation about what's to come. Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork. If you have any questions for Rachael and Kirsty, please email them to scavengershoard@gmail.com

Episode #120 - The Mandalorian Gets a Final Trailer & Benioff and Weiss Depart Star Wars Nov 05, 2019

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty discuss the following news: - 'The Mandalorian' gets a final trailer - Benioff and Weiss quit their Star Wars trilogy. Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork. If you have any questions for Rachael and Kirsty, please email them to scavengershoard@gmail.com

Episode #119 - The Rise of Kylo Ren News & A Deep Dive Into the Episode IX Trailer Oct 30, 2019

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty discuss the following news: - 'The Rise of Kylo Ren' comic book details revealed - Ewan McGregor sheds light on his upcoming Obi-Wan series - Kelly Marie Tran talks Rose Tico's role in TROS Kirsty and Rachael then give over the bulk of the episode to a detailed breakdown of the trailer for 'The Rise of Skywalker'. They dissect it shot by shot (and, in relation to the voiceover, line by line!), attempting to figure out the story the trailer is selling and having particular fun delving into the more spectacular sequences (that confrontation among the waves, guys!). Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork. If you have any questions for Rachael and Kirsty, please email them to scavengershoard@gmail.com

Episode #118 - Kirsty & Rachael react to 'The Rise of Skywalker' final trailer! Oct 22, 2019

Kirsty and Rachael went the extra mile (putting off sleep and sacrificing sleep, respectively!) to record a special trailer reaction for 'The Rise of Skywalker'! Listen for our immediate thoughts - we'll have a detailed trailer breakdown within the week!

Episode #117 - Rachael & Caitlin Discuss the 'Empire' Coverage & Celebrate the Return of Resistance! Oct 14, 2019

(Kirsty is taking a break of a few weeks from the podcast, and in her absence Rachael will be joined by a series of special guests - in this episode, Rachael is joined by friend-of-the-show Caitlin, from the marvellous Skytalkers podcast!) In this episode, Rachael and Caitlin discuss the following news: - Kevin Feige being brought in to produce a Star Wars film - ‘The Rise of Skywalker’ previewed in Empire magazine - Various new pieces of publishing information revealed at New York Comic Con - Excerpt from ‘Resistance Reborn’ reveals heart-to-heart between Rey and Leia. We then round out the show by reviewing the first episode of Star Wars Resistance season two, ‘Into the Unknown’. Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork. You can find the Skytalkers podcast here: https://skytalkers.com/

Episode #116 - Rachael & Marie-Claire Pay a Visit to 'Black Spire'! Sep 30, 2019

(Kirsty is taking a break of a few weeks from the podcast, and in her absence Rachael will be joined by a series of special guests - in this episode, Rachael is joined by friend-of-the-show Marie-Claire, of What the Force fame!) In this episode, Rachael and Marie-Claire discuss the following news: - Comic books for Snoke, Rey and Rose released - Kylo comic upcoming! - Character descriptions from Black series boxes give hints on what to expect from Rey and Kylo’s stories in TROS We then move on to an in-depth discussion of Delilah S. Dawson’s new novel ‘Black Spire’, covering everything from our general thoughts to how the characters of Vi and Cardinal have progressed since their introductions in ‘Phasma’. We also run through the new characters, as well as exploring how the novel picks up the storytelling threads left dangling at the end of ‘The Last Jedi’. Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork. Listen to What the Force here: https://player.fm/series/what-the-force-a-star-wars-show

Episode #115 - Rachael & Courtney Bask in D23 Hype & Dig Into 'Crash of Fate' Sep 09, 2019

(Kirsty is taking a break of a few weeks from the podcast, and in her absence Rachael will be joined by a series of special guests - in this episode, Rachael is joined by friend-of-the-show Courtney, of Who Talks First fame!) In this episode, Rachael and Courtney discuss the following news: - The pure unfiltered awesome that was the D23 experience of 'The Rise of Skywalker' (Courtney was there, and shares her 'on the ground' perspective!) - The Mandalorian is reported to dig into the origins of the First Order - Marvel's Age of Resistance: Supreme Leader Snoke gets a preview - Marvel's Age of Resistance: General Hux gets a review! Courtney and Rachael then round off the show with a discussion of Zoraida Córdova's 'Crash of Fate' - they were mixed on the book, but the discussion gives them a great opportunity to let Courtney share some cool anecdotes from her time in the park! Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork. Listen to Who Talks First here: https://soundcloud.com/whotalksfirst

Episode #113 - D23 Star Wars News Coverage & A Beginner's Guide to Thrawn Sep 02, 2019

(Kirsty is taking a break of a few weeks from the podcast, and in her absence Rachael will be joined by a series of special guests - in this episode, Rachael is joined by friend-of-the-show Melissa! Melissa has previously joined the show for spotlights on General Hux, but this time she comes on to share her expertise on another fan-favourite character - Thrawn!) In this episode, Rachael and Melissa discuss the following news: - The Rise of Skywalker receives the spotlight at D23 (unfortunately this episode was recorded just before the footage was revealed, so we don’t go into detail about that here - check out episode #114 for that!) - The Mandalorian is showcased at D23 - Obi-Wan series officially announced at D23 - Star Wars: Resistance season 2 trailer revealed, and end of series announced - Poe and Hux Marvel comics previewed With the news all covered, we move into a beginner’s guide to Thrawn! Melissa draws upon her extensive reserves of Thrawn knowledge to answer Rachael’s burning questions, including but not limited to: - Why is Thrawn blue? - What are the differences between canon Thrawn and Legends Thrawn? - What five books should a burgeoning Thrawn fan look out for? Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork. You can find Melissa on Tumblr here: https://huxfanblog.tumblr.com/ And on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/bluestarprince

Episode #114 - Rachael & Kirsty Break Down the D23 'Rise of Skywalker' Reel! Aug 29, 2019

In this very special and somewhat impromptu episode, Rachael and Kirsty assemble at their mics to record their breakdown of the D23 'Rise of Skywalker' sizzle reel. We cover our general reactions to the main news out of the convention before proceeding into discussion of the sizzle reel itself. We go into the significance of the shot choices from the old films before dissecting each shot from TROS to the best of our (sleep deprived!) abilities. (n.b. Kirsty isn't back on the podcast regularly just yet, but made a special appearance because that footage was just too good to not talk about!) Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork.

Episode #112 - 'The Rise of Skywalker' Score News & The Mythic Journey of Luke in 'The Last Jedi' Aug 14, 2019

(Kirsty is taking a break of a few weeks from the podcast, and in her absence Rachael will be joined by a series of special guests - in this episode, Rachael is joined by friend-of-the-show Lisa! Lisa has amazing insights into Star Wars, and has produced great commentaries for The Force Awakens and The Last Jedi, which you can find at the links below.) In this episode, Rachael and Lisa discuss the following news: - Star Wars Rollout animated web series announced - Don Williams, brother of John Williams, reveals fresh insights into the score for ‘The Rise of Skywalker’ - New book revealed to give Luke’s perspective on key events from the saga. Following the news, we enter into a meaty spotlight discussion (which starts at around 30 minutes in) where we delve into Luke’s journey in The Last Jedi, which has a particular focus on how Luke’s journey is carefully constructed to reflect the struggles and challenges of middle age. We draw in a whole range of reference points, including the Fisher King legend, Sondheim’s ‘Into the Woods’ and Ian Fleming’s ‘Casino Royale’. We hope that you find the discussion interesting and thought-provoking, and would welcome any feedback. Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork. You can find Lisa's commentary for 'The Force Awakens' here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_BAGg_VikM And her commentary for 'The Last Jedi' here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YxgosY0074

Episode #111 - The 'Mind-Melting' End of Episode IX & Illuminating 'Splinter of the Mind's Eye' Aug 01, 2019

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty discuss the following news: - Solicit for Star Wars: Allegiance comic series revealed, as well as variant cover for issue #3 - Charles Soule shares intriguing info on the timing of ‘The Rise of Kylo Ren’ comic series - Kevin Smith talks the last shot of ‘The Rise of Skywalker’. Following the news, we dive deep into Alan Dean Foster’s legendary 1978 novel ‘Splinter of the Mind’s Eye’, a sort-of sequel (it’s complicated!) to the original ‘Star Wars’ that follows Luke and Leia on an adventure replete with casual sexism, pulp sci-fi tropes and incestuous lust. We break down the circumstances that led to the writing of the book before delving into the story, offering our beat-by-beat break down of the fascinatingly odd narrative developments. This is Kirsty’s last episode before she takes a break to have her baby, so join me in wishing her well! Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork.

Episode #110 - SDCC News & Collected Predictions for 'The Rise of Skywalker' Jul 21, 2019

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty discuss the following news: - Further information on the allegiance of the Sith troopers revealed at SDCC - A wealth of publishing news emerges from SDCC, including information on the Kylo Ren comic series, the ‘Rise of Skywalker’ prelude series ‘Allegiance’ and the novel Force Collector. After answering a listener question, we move on to provide a quick run through of our main predictions for ‘The Rise of Skywalker’, based on our sprawling discussion in episode 109. While the predictions build on that discussion, they are presented in a standalone fashion, so you don’t need to listen to the previous episodes to follow what we talk about here! Finally, we indulge in a brief spoiler discussion that ties into our discussion of Robert Johnson’s ‘She: Understanding Feminine Psychology’, discussing some intriguing storytelling possibilities that may be explored in ‘The Rise of Skywalker’. Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork.

Episode #109 - Sith Troopers Revealed & Predictions for 'The Rise of Skywalker' Jul 16, 2019

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty discuss the following news: - Sith troopers revealed for ‘The Rise of Skywalker’ - Lucasfilm presence at D23 revealed - Rise of the Resistance opening dates announced - Jon Favreau already writing season 2 of The Mandalorian - Daisy Ridley talks about crying on her last day of Star Wars filming. Continuing from the two previous episodes on masculinity and femininity respectively, we use our previous analyses to craft some predictions for what we might expect from ‘The Rise of Skywalker’. With reference to the Cupid and Psyche myth and Robert Johnson’s analysis of it (as presented in ‘She: Understanding Feminine Psychology’), we discuss the types of challenges that Rey may be faced with, as well as how these could be overcome. Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork.

Episode #108 - More on IX from Daisy Ridley & the Feminine in the Sequel Trilogy Jul 09, 2019

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty discuss the following news: - Daisy Ridley speaks on the Happy, Sad, Confused podcast about working with Adam Driver, where Rey ends up, and Rey and Kylo's big fight in TROS - The announcement of a Lucasfilm Publishing Panel for Comic Con. Building on last week's spotlight on the sequel trilogy's exploration of masculinity, we consider the other side of the coin - how the feminine is characterised in The Force Awakens and The Last Jedi (with some mild spec on The Rise of Skywalker, which we'll expand on in a further episode). Specifically, we focus on the myth of Cupid and Psyche, comparing it to the Rey and Kylo strand of the story and considering how the sequel trilogy both adheres to and subverts the structure of the myth. We then dive deep into the implications of the sequel trilogy's emphasis on the feminine element, as manifest in Kylo Ren and Rey. If you're interested in further reading on the topics we cover in this episode, we recommend the following books: - She: Understanding Feminine Psychology by Robert Johnson - The Feminine in Fairytales by Marie-Louise von Franz - Charlotte Bronte and the Mysteries of Love: Myth and Allegory in Jane Eyre by Elizabeth Imlay Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork.

Episode #107 - Daisy Ridley Speaks on 'The Rise of Skywalker' & Masculinity in the Sequel Trilogy Jul 01, 2019

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty discuss the following news: - Daisy Ridley speaks out about her and J.J.’s first meeting regarding ‘The Rise of Skywalker’ - Daisy comments on the commonalities between Rey and Ophelia - Daisy speaks out about her emotions upon wrapping ‘The Rise of Skywalker’ - Daisy comments on whether she’d make a return to Star Wars. This is followed by a spotlight on the topic of masculinity in Star Wars, where we draw on various theorists - including Robert Bly, Joseph Campbell and Robert Johnson - to consider the journeys and evolutions of the main male characters in the sequel trilogy: Han Solo, Luke Skywalker, Poe Dameron, Finn and Kylo Ren. Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork.

Episode #106 - 'Age of Resistance' Details Revealed & Spotlight on 'Master & Apprentice' Jun 25, 2019

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty discuss the following news: - Details of the ‘Age of Resistance’ comics line-up revealed (specifically, we discuss the issues on Rose, Snoke, Rey and Kylo Ren) - Michelle Rejwan announced as senior vice president of live action development and production - Star Wars Celebration - four-day tickets already sold out - Mark Hamill comments on his role in ‘The Rise of Skywalker’ - Keri Russell talks ‘The Rise of Skywalker’. We follow up the news discussion with a spotlight on the new Claudia Gray novel 'Master & Apprentice', which we delve into in some detail. Hear us admire Gray's new characters, speculate on prophecies and appreciate the charms of a human raised by protocol droids! Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork.

Episode #105 - Lego 'Skywalker Saga' Game Announced & Fatherhood in Star Wars Jun 17, 2019

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty discuss the following news: - Celebration Anaheim 2020 - dates and ticket sales announced - Lego announce a new Star Wars video game at E3 - Maryann Brandon, editor of The Force Awakens and The Rise of Skywalker, talks editing TROS - More promo for The Mandalorian and The Rise of Skywalker to come at D23 in August. We follow this up with a shout out to our lovely listeners, picking out some specific emails and reviews to spotlight. Finally, we round off the show with a sneaky spotlight section on the treatment of fatherhood in Star Wars, drawing in everything from Joseph Campbell to surrogate dads and murderous impulses towards paternal authority. It's our way of wishing everyone a Happy Father's Day! Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork.

Episode #104 - Galaxy's Edge Opens & Spotlight on 'Jedi Lost' Jun 02, 2019

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty discuss the launch of Galaxy's Edge, as well as a fascinating new quote from Rian Johnson that sheds fresh light on the thought process beyond the Rey and Kylo dynamic in The Last Jedi. The bulk of the show is taken up by a discussion of the brand-new audio drama Dooku: Jedi Lost, by Cavan Scott. We have a detailed and fully spoiler-y discussion of the story, with a particular emphasis on how it further demonstrates the many (many!) flaws of Yoda and the Republic-era Jedi. Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork.

Episode #103 - Vanity Fair Previews 'The Rise of Skywalker' May 28, 2019

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty discuss the reports of a new Star Wars trilogy based on the Knights of the Old Republic video game. The rest of the episode is then dedicated to discussion of the expansive Vanity Fair preview of 'The Rise of Skywalker'. We split the discussion into three main sections: - Discussion of (and plentiful speculation on!) every single gloriously beautiful image. - Discussion of highlights from the lead article by Lev Grossman. - Discussion of some of the more interesting spin-out articles from Vanity Fair. We discuss the coverage in exhaustive (but hopefully entertaining!) detail, so enjoy! Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork.

Episode #102 - New 'Star Wars' Movies Dated & Spotlight on Queen's Shadow May 20, 2019

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty discuss the following news: - Their childhood memories of The Phantom Menace (in commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the film’s release) - Three new Star Wars movies dated/confirmed to be from Game of Thrones creators Benioff and Weiss - The full synopsis of the upcoming Star Wars YA novel, Crash of Fate, is revealed. Following the news, we dive into our spotlight, which concentrates on the Padme-centric YA book Queen’s Shadow. We discuss our feelings about the book, as well as our hopes for more materials on Padme and Sabe going forward. Finally, we have a brief spoiler section where we discuss a tidbit on ‘The Rise of Skywalker’. This is a relatively low-level spoiler, but still warrants discussion! The spoiler section starts around 1 hour 4 minutes in. Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork.

Episode #101 - 'Rise of Skywalker' Publishing Slate Revealed & Spoiler Bonanza May 07, 2019

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty discuss the following news: - Peter Mayhew has sadly passed away. - Lucasfilm reveal their full publishing slate for the 'Journey to Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' line (this is where we talk about that amazing cover art for 'The Art of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker'!). - Intriguing rumours emerge of a potential Kylo Ren/Ben Solo novel on the horizon. Following the discussion of these news items, we move on to discuss numerous spoilers that have emerged regarding 'The Rise of Skywalker' in recent weeks. We are very conscious of discussing some quite high-level spoilers in this episode, and have deliberately arranged the discussion so that we gradually escalate the seriousness of the rumours we discuss. In short, be cautious and feel free to drop out of the episode at any time! The spoiler section starts at 57 minutes and 30 seconds in. Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork.

Episode #100 - Marking Our Centenary With Our Favourite Star Wars Saga Moments May 01, 2019

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty discuss the following news: - New/old GMA interview with Daisy Ridley from Celebration released - The Rise of Skywalker to have a panel at SDCC/The Mandalorian to be previewed at D23 - Enamel pins from Loungefly, themed around ‘The Rise of Skywalker’, released. The bulk of the show is then occupied with a run-down of our favourite moments from across the Star Wars saga, a discussion that takes us all the way from The Phantom Menace to The Last Jedi. As well as covering our favourite moments from each film, we also read out messages where some of our listeners share their highlights. Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork.

Episode #99 - Star Wars Celebration Debrief & Detailed Breakdown of Episode IX Teaser Apr 23, 2019

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty discuss the following news: - J.J. Abrams’ long-form interview with Fast Company, where he opens up about how he came on board for Episode IX and the principles that drive his storytelling (you can read the interview here: https://www.fastcompany.com/90331236/exclusive-j-j-abrams-on-star-wars-apple-and-building-bad-robot-into-a-hollywood-force). We then delve into a detailed look back at our Star Wars Celebration Chicago experience, covering the following: - Our top five panels of the convention - The key things we’re sorry to have missed - Celebration 2020 announced for Anaheim. We then segue into a detailed look at all things Episode IX, now officially titled ‘The Rise of Skywalker’. We discuss the title, the panel, some of the press interviews given by the cast and creative team, and the famous teaser trailer, which we really chew over in our detailed breakdown. With the Episode IX debrief done, we transition into a meaty spoiler discussion, which starts at around 2 hours and 8 minutes in. The spoilers discussed are getting juicy, so this is definitely a section to skip if you’re even remotely spoiler averse! Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork.

Episode #98 - Quick Reaction to First Teaser for 'Rise of Skywalker' Apr 12, 2019

Kirsty and Rachael offer their immediate thoughts on the exciting first teaser for 'The Rise of Skywalker', direct from SWCC!

Episode #97 - SWCC Build-Up & Episode IX Spoilers Unleashed Apr 01, 2019

In this episode (their last prior to Star Wars Celebration Chicago!), Rachael and Kirsty discuss the following news: - Rumours suggest that Benioff and Weiss’s trilogy will be set in the Old Republic - Werner Herzog to play a villain in The Mandalorian - ‘Dooku: Jedi Lost’ audio drama revealed - Full synopsis of ‘Galaxy’s Edge: Black Spire’ revealed. Following the news discussion, we take a deep dive into Star Wars Celebration, covering various different aspects of the con, from the headline panels to the smaller events that we're excited for. If you're attending Celebration and want to say hi, come and find us at the Trivia Knight event on Saturday. Finally, we move on to a juicy spoiler discussion (starting 1.10.40), analysing the leaked marketing poster and reference photos from Episode IX, as well as rumours about who Naomi Ackie might be playing and C3PO's (potentially pivotal) role in the plot. Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork.

Episode #96 - Oscar Isaac Talks Episode IX & We Reflect on Star Wars Resistance Mar 19, 2019

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty discuss the following: - Episode IX panel confirmed for Star Wars Celebration (duh!) - Oscar Isaac talks about his experience on the Episode IX set. There was very little news this week, so the bulk of the show is concerned with our thoughts on the last two episodes of Star Wars: Resistance season 1 - 'No Escape' Parts 1 & 2. We discuss all the shocks and surprises that the finale has to offer (with full spoilers, of course!), as well as reflecting on the season as a whole and what might lie ahead. Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork.

Episode #95 - The First Episode IX Footage is Revealed + The Mystery of Matt Smith Mar 12, 2019

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty discuss the following: - First footage of Episode IX revealed at a shareholders’ meeting - Is Matt Smith not even in Episode IX? - Galaxy’s Edge is opening way ahead of schedule - but there are some reservations - Three animation panels announced for Star Wars Celebration - Big names announced for Star Wars Celebration - Mark Hamill discusses Star Wars, alluding to Leia’s involvement in Episode IX - The latest episode of Star Wars: Resistance, ‘The Descent’. In the spoiler section (starting at 1 hour, 10 minutes, 30 seconds), we discuss the more spoiler-y implications of the first Episode IX footage shown at the Disney shareholders’ meeting. Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork.

Episode #94 - Galaxy's Edge Hype Intensifies + Star Wars Celebration News Mar 04, 2019

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty discuss the following: - Galaxy’s Edge details revealed (and there are so very many of them!) - Yet more panels + guests announced for Star Wars Celebration - Art revealed for Star Wars Celebration art show - The latest episode of 'Star Wars: Resistance', 'The Disappeared'. In the spoiler section (starting at 1 hour 2 minutes), we discuss the more spoiler-y implications of one of the reports to emerge regarding Galaxy's Edge. Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork.

Episode #93 - J.J. Speaks Out on Episode IX & TV Show Rumours Abound Feb 27, 2019

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty discuss the following: - J.J. Abrams gives his first interview about Episode IX - SWNN reports that Obi-Wan is getting a limited series on Disney+ - Mystery Star Wars TV project starts production in the UK - Rumours abound of Star Wars spinoffs for Disney+ - Billy Dee Williams and more announced for Star Wars Celebration - Phantom Menace 20th anniversary panel announced for Celebration - Alan Horn talks Star Wars. Following the news, we discuss the latest episode of Star Wars: Resistance - 'The Core Problem'. In the spoiler section (starting at 43:20), we discuss a range of rumours regarding Episode IX. Stop at the time stamp if you want to avoid any and all rumours! Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork.

Episode #92 - Episode IX Wraps Filming (At Last!) Feb 19, 2019

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty discuss the following: - J.J. Abrams announces a wrap to filming on Episode IX on Twitter, and we analyse every facet of the news - the photo of Daisy, John and Oscar hugging! Adam Driver's dress-up table! The colossal awkwardness of the wrap party speeches! John's wrap gift! - Triple Force Friday announced for October. - The Emperor is coming to Celebration. - First excerpt from Claudia Gray's 'Master & Apprentice' revealed. - The latest episode of 'Star Wars: Resistance', 'The New Trooper'. In the spoiler section (starting at 48:35), we discuss a range of rumours (largely building on previous reports) regarding Episode IX. Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork.

Episode #91 - Let the Episode IX Spoilers Flow! Feb 12, 2019

In this (particularly spoiler heavy!) episode, Kirsty and Rachael discuss the following: - New Star Wars Celebration guests announced - The latest episode of Star Wars: Resistance, ‘The First Order Occupation’ We then move on to a lengthy spoiler section starting at 28:38 (this is where you should turn off if you’re a spoiler-phobe!). We cover the following: - Massive leak of reference photos and concept art from Episode IX - Rumour about how the Knights of Ren play into Episode IX - Making Star Wars speculation on the macguffin at the heart of Episode IX - Spoiler-y listener questions. You can find the image leak discussed in the first portion of the spoiler segment here: https://www.reddit.com/r/StarWarsLeaks/comments/aooezp/leaked_episode_ix_concept_art_and_reference_photos/ This episode marks the first use of our beautiful new theme music, which was composed and produced by the wonderful Christy Carew, and mastered by Steve Shebby. While we’re sad to say goodbye to our old theme by Miranda, we can’t thank Christy enough for the beautiful music she has created for us! You can find Christy’s work here: https://soundcloud.com/christycarew

Episode #90 - Episode IX Filming Winds Down + Latest Book News Feb 05, 2019

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty discuss the following: - Anthony Daniels and BB-8 puppeteer report that they have wrapped on Episode IX - Broad range of Galaxy’s Edge books announced to tie in with the new Disney theme park - ‘The Skywalker Saga’ by Delilah S. Dawson announced - Synopsis released for Claudia Gray’s Master & Apprentice - The latest episode of 'Star Wars Resistance', 'Doza's Dilemma'.

Episode #89 - Star Wars at the Oscars & Spotlight on 'Women of the Galaxy' Jan 28, 2019

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty discuss the following: - Star Wars scores big noms at the 2019 Oscars - Actors and artists attending Celebration Chicago revealed, along with first event poster - First synopsis and cover of Alphabet Squadron revealed - Star Wars: Vader - Dark Visions #3 engages in an intriguing plot line - The first two episodes of the second half of season one of 'Resistance' - 'Bibo' and 'Dangerous Business'. Once the news is done, we continue with a spotlight on the wonderful coffee table book 'Women of the Galaxy'. We take a unique approach by picking a range of categories, and choosing one character each to discuss. The categories and our choices are below: - Character we find most inspirational (Leia - Rachael/Rey - Kirsty) - Character we want to learn more about (by reading books/watching material that’s already out there) (Rae Sloane - Rachael/Dr Aphra - Kirsty) - Character with the most intriguing morality (Qi'Ra - Rachael/Ciena Ree - Kirsty) - Character we want to see explored more in the ‘canon’ (Bazine - Rachael/Lovey/Vi Moradi - Kirsty) - Character we'd most want to hang out with (Maz - Rachael/Rose - Kirsty)

Episode #88 - What's to Come from Star Wars in 2019 Jan 14, 2019

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty discuss the following: - What they got up to over the Christmas break. - The beautiful new artwork for the show, provided by the very talented Nemling. - The trailer for the second half of season one of Star Wars: Resistance. - Adam Driver's recent comments on his approach to Episode IX. - Reports that Episode IX is close to wrapping. Then, in the spotlight section, we run through the (many, many!) things to come from Star Wars in the year ahead - from the big novels (Queen's Shadow, Master & Apprentice) to Star Wars Celebration and the three (!) TV shows to come in the autumn. And there's also the matter of a little movie called Episode IX... You can find nemling here: http://nemling.tumblr.com/

Episode #87 - Reflections on The Last Jedi & Revisiting General Hux! Dec 17, 2018

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty discuss the following: (20 seconds) It’s been a year since The Last Jedi came out! We discuss our first experiences with the film, and our feelings about it a year on. (9 minutes) The main cast of The Mandalorian is announced. (15 minutes, 30 seconds) Mark Hamill discusses the intense security measures governing the Star Wars IX set. (20 minutes, 50 seconds) The mid-season finale of Star Wars: Resistance, Station Theta Black. In the spotlight section (30 minutes), we are joined by Melissa (of Hux Fan Blog on Tumblr) for an extended discussion of a variety of topics - including The Last Jedi, an exciting encounter with Domhnall Gleeson and, most notably, how Rian Johnson developed the character of General Hux in Episode VIII. Once we have said goodbye to Melissa, we enter into a spoiler section (1 hour, 27 minutes) where we discuss the latest rumours relating to Episode IX.

Episode #86 - Let the Episode IX Spoilers Flow! Dec 11, 2018

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty discuss the following: - Kevin Smith visits the Episode IX set and teases what he saw on Good Morning America - Who Talks First/Knights of Rant get first access to the script of The Last Jedi - The latest episode of Star Wars: Resistance, titled 'Secrets and Holograms'. With these topics out of the way, the podcast moves into a discussion of recent spoilers to emerge from Reddit, which were backed up by an independent report from Making Star Wars. This spoiler segment covers all kinds of intriguing titbits about various projects, most notably The Mandalorian and Star Wars: Episode IX. The spoiler segment starts at around 33 minutes in, so stop the show there if you're spoiler-averse!

Episode #85 - A Deep Dive Into the Literary Themes of the Sequel Trilogy Dec 04, 2018

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty discuss: - An intriguing Rumi quote Vic Mahoney has recorded on the wall of her office - The announcement of Star Wars: Galaxy of Adventures - Stephen Schiff joins Cassian Andor series as showrunner - The latest episode of Star Wars: Resistance, 'The Platform Classic' In the spotlight section, we discuss the Rey and Kylo threads of the sequel trilogy so far (with an emphasis on the former) in relation to the observations on female journeys made in the seminal book of feminist literary analysis, 'The Madwoman in the Attic'. In particular, we look at the parallels that emerge with two classic works of literature - Wuthering Heights and Jane Eyre.

Episode #84 - The Star Wars Holiday Special: An Appreciation Nov 27, 2018

After briefly discussing some casting news for The Mandalorian (Pedro Pascal is made of win) and the episode 'Synara's Score' of Star Wars: Resistance, Rachael and Kirsty delve into an extensive, beat-by-beat appreciation of the Star Wars Holiday Special. Highlights: - Utter disgust at Itchy's mere existence - Calls for female empowerment among Wookies - Confusion over who every non-SW actor is - Appreciation for that one Imperial officer who really likes Jefferson Starship - Serious respect for Ackmena, the hero the Holiday Special needed - An outline of a new Holiday Special for the 21st century, largely focused on the Caretaker society and their interactions with some despairing porgs (though also including miserable cameos from the main cast members). (Special tip - it's worth listening to the end.)

Episode #83 - Spin-Off Series Following Cassian Andor Announced & Interview with Christy! Nov 14, 2018

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty discuss the following news: - Spin-off series following Cassian Andor announced - Diego Luna to star - Adam Driver teases Episode IX in new interview with Vulture magazine - Richard E. Grant discusses joining Episode IX on the Happy, Sad, Confused podcast. Following the news discussion, we discuss the three latest episodes of Star Wars: Resistance: The High Tower, The Children from Tehar and Signal from Sector Six. As a spotlight, we have a special guest - Christy, a professional composer, joins us from 1 hour 13 minutes in to discuss her recent visit to the Skywalker Ranch, as well as some of the newest composers to work for Lucasfilm and what they are bringing to the galaxy far, far away.

Episode #82 - "Resistance" Reviews & Spotlight on "Lost Stars" Oct 23, 2018

In this episode of Scavenger's Hoard, Rachael and Kirsty discuss the latest episodes of Star Wars Resistance and synopses of the episodes to come. We also go into an in-depth review/discussion of Claudia Gray's novel "Lost Stars".

Episode #81 - Chuck Wendig Firing, First Thoughts on 'Resistance' & Set Photos from Episode IX Oct 17, 2018

In this episode of Scavenger's Hoard, Rachael and Kirsty discuss the following: - Oscar Isaac comments on the vibe of the Episode IX set - Chuck Wendig fired from Marvel, removed from upcoming Star Wars projects - Taika Waititi and Bryce Dallas Howard rumored to be acting in The Mandalorian, as well as directing episodes - Jon Favreau teases props from 'The Mandalorian' on Instagram. This is followed by an extended discussion of the opening double-bill of the new animated series 'Resistance'. Rounding out the show is some light spoiler talk covering set photos from Episode IX to emerge from Jordan.

Episode #80 - Details on 'The Mandalorian' Emerge & Episode IX Talk Oct 08, 2018

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty discuss the following: - The first details of new TV series 'The Mandalorian', including information on the directors and the premise - Dominic Monaghan discusses Episode 9 on the Distraction Pieces podcast - Adam Driver cancels appearance at Cambridge Student Union for IX filming prep - All the latest Star Wars publishing news from NYCC - The build-up to the airing of the new animated series Star Wars: Resistance.

Episode #79 - Kathleen Kennedy Stays On at Lucasfilm & Solo Revisited Oct 03, 2018

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty discuss the following: - Kathleen Kennedy's stint at Lucasfilm is extended for another three years - Adam Driver is masterful on SNL - Bob Iger comments on the upcoming Star Wars slowdown - Poe Dameron comic ends on an intriguing note - The latest on the new Star Wars TV show from Jon Favreau. We follow up this news section with an extended discussion of 'Solo' - we revisit the film, and also discuss the special features found on the new digital and blu-ray home releases.

Episode #78 - The Politics of Star Wars w/ Swara of Beltway Banthas! Sep 19, 2018

For this episode of the podcast, Rachael and Kirsty are joined by special guest Swara of the Beltway Bathas podcast! We start out with a brief news section, where we cover: - The latest on Star Wars: Resistance - The release of Solo: A Star Wars Story on home media Following this, we dive into an extensive (but still too short!) discussion of the politics of Star Wars, looking at the topic from in-universe and real-world perspectives. If you liked what you heard, you can find more from Swara and his podcast here: https://www.retrozap.com/beltway-banthas/

Episode #77 - News Round-Up Episode, ft The Latest on SW: Resistance & Spoilery IX Set Photos Sep 11, 2018

In this episode of Scavenger's Hoard, Kirsty and Rachael discuss the following: - The new EW coverage of Star Wars: Resistance - Matt Smith and Dominic Monaghan join the cast of IX - New female role for IX rumored by ‘That Hashtag Show’ - Oscar Isaac comments on the state of the Resistance in IX - Kathleen Kennedy and Frank Marshall awarded Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award - TLJ is currently the best-selling blu-ray of 2018. We then follow this with a brief discussion of some spoiler-y IX set photos that emerged back in August, dabbling in some speculation accordingly.

Episode #76 - First 'Resistance' Trailer & Spotlight on 'The Director and the Jedi' Aug 23, 2018

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty discuss the following: - A certain character who Richard E. Grant will not be playing - The first trailer for the new animated series 'Resistance' - The powerful statement Kelly Marie Tran issued to the New York Times. Following the news segment, we delve into an in-depth discussion of the making-of documentary exploring the production of The Last Jedi: The Director and the Jedi. We discuss the main themes covered in the documentary, as well as our favourite moments and BTS insights. Read Kelly Marie/Loan Tran's NY Times piece here: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/21/movies/kelly-marie-tran.html

Episode #75 - Episode IX Begins Filming & Leia Footage News Aug 06, 2018

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty cover the following: - J.J. Abrams tweets a photo from the set on the first day of Episode IX filming - Episode IX will use footage of Leia from The Last Jedi - The Episode IX cast descend on London - John Boyega welcomes new cast member Naomi Ackie - E.K. Johnston gives an interview on her new Padme novel We follow up the news discussion with a selection of fun listener questions!

Episode #74 - Emergency Podcast on the Reveal of the Episode IX Cast! Jul 28, 2018

Rachael and Kirsty react to the brand-new Episode IX casting news! We hope you share in our excitement! (n.b. this podcast was recorded before Keri Russell was formally confirmed as joining the cast.)

Episode #73 - The Clone Wars Returns and New Books Announced at SDCC! Jul 24, 2018

In this episode of Scavenger's Hoard, Rachael and Kirsty discuss the following: - The Clone Wars returns! - A new Padme novel is announced - The new Claudia Gray book will focus on Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan - Other publishing news to come out of SDCC The brief news section is then followed by a Q&A section where we take questions from Twitter and Tumblr. Send any questions for the podcast to scavengershoard@gmail.com - if your question strikes our fancy, we may discuss it in the next show!

Episode #72 - Keri Russell and Billy Dee Williams Join Episode IX! Jul 15, 2018

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty cover the following: - Keri Russell is in talks to join the cast of Episode IX - Billy Dee Williams to return as Lando - The exciting line-up of Star Wars panels ahead at SDCC - First look at new animated show Star Wars: Resistance revealed We then follow the news with a series of listener questions (spoiler alert: much hilarity ensues as we discuss the animal population of SW). Send any questions you might have for us to scavengershoard@gmail.com!

Episode #71 - How the Theme of Corruption is Explored in Star Wars Jul 01, 2018

In this episode of Scavenger's Hoard, Kirsty and Rachael discuss the following: - Star Wars wins big at the Saturn Awards - The Poe Dameron comic touches upon Rey's exploration of the Jedi texts - Mark Hamill reflects on the direction that The Last Jedi took Luke in - Preview of "Jedi the Last" by Ian Doescher (w/ musical accompaniment) The brief news section is then followed by a lengthy discussion of the theme of corruption in Star Wars, from Anakin's fall in the prequels to the mysteries of Ben Solo's seduction prior to the events of the sequel trilogy. We'd love your feedback on this topic, so please do email us at scavengershoard@gmail.com

Episode #70 - Star Wars Spin-Off Rumours Abound + "Most Wanted" Discussion Jun 26, 2018

In this episode of Scavenger's Hoard, Kirsty and Rachael discuss the following: - The latest rumours on the future of the Star Wars spin-off movies. - A rumour concerning the potential return of an old fan favourite for Episode IX. - George Lucas's unrealised concept for the sequel trilogy, - The crazily swift sell-outs for Celebration 2019. - The 'Solo' tie-in novel "Most Wanted". - A listener question concerning the nature of the Force bond.

Episode #69 - The Music of 'Solo' and the Current State of Star Wars Fandom Jun 06, 2018

On this episode, Rachael and Kirsty are joined by special guest Christy to discuss the music of Solo: A Star Wars Story. They talk about the soundtrack composed by John Powell, focusing on the new themes and how they interact with John Williams' classic Star Wars scores. Visit the links below for further background reading on the soundtrack of Solo: - John Powell's appearance on Score Podcast: https://www.youtube. com/watch?v=1Cn_Qo7MmKs&t=1s - Jon Burlingame Variety article: https://variety.com/2018/ music/news/solo-a-star-wars- story-john-powell-score-john- williams-1202821271/ - Lehman Star Wars Leitmotif catalog - updated to reflect Solo Themes: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xJ0Jj-mLfOPUCtcAm_HDGIkFwvHL5gbX/view - Christy's meta on Enfys Nest's theme: http://enjoyallneednothing-blog.tumblr.com/post/174375581395/the-enfys-nest-theme Following Christy's departure, Kirsty and Rachael discuss the poor box office of 'Solo' and the current state of Star Wars fandom more generally. This is then followed by a discussion of various news stories, from reports of a Boba Fett spin-off to the new book 'Women of the Galaxy'.

Episode #68 - Spoiler-Free Thoughts on & In-Depth Discussion of 'Solo' May 28, 2018

This episode is dedicated entirely to our thoughts on 'Solo' - we start off with a brief spoiler-free discussion, but from 17 minutes and 30 seconds in we enter into a full spoiler discussion where we break down the movie chronologically. Enjoy!

Episode #67 - First 'Solo' Reactions & The Latest on Favreau's TV Series May 13, 2018

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty cover the following news: - First reactions to ‘Solo’ emerge after the premiere - Jon Favreau’s live-action TV series to take place seven years after the Battle of Yavin - New article on the behind-the-scenes rumours surrounding ‘Solo’ sheds new light on Colin Trevorrow’s dismissal - Rumours indicate that the Obi-Wan movie is to go before the cameras in spring 2019 We have a new recording set-up this week, so you should notice a marked improvement in quality!

Episode #66 - Latest Forces of Destiny Episodes & Wild Episode IX Rumours Emerge May 07, 2018

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty cover: - The new batch of Forces of Destiny episodes - Casting rumours for Episode IX - 'Solo' is tracking for an impressive opening weekend - First clip from 'Solo' released - New 'Solo' images put out by Topps - John Boyega hints at a time skip for Episode IX In the return of the 'It Came From Reddit!' segment, Rachael and Kirsty dissect an extremely juicy rumour from the starwarsspeculation sub, courtesy of FOOSLS. You can read the rumour here: https://www.reddit.com/r/starwarsspeculation/comments/8gks0k/i_have_read_a_very_early_storyboard_for_episode_ix/ Unfortunately, there are some audio issues (skips and clicks) on this episode. Rest assured that we're working hard on a fix for next time!

Episode #65 - Star Wars Resistance Discussion & Spotlight on 'Last Shot' Apr 29, 2018

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty cover the following news: - Star Wars Resistance - new animated series announced - New interview with Alden Ehrenreich reveals new insights into ‘Solo’ behind-the-scenes drama - German TV spot reveals first dialogue for Dryden Vos - New Solo character posters revealed - Enfys Nest all-but confirmed to be female - German cinemas reveal that ‘Solo’ tickets go on sale on Star Wars Day The news is followed by an extensive spotlight discussion on the new Star Wars novel 'Last Shot', written by Daniel José Older. This is a spoiler-filled discussion from the start, so consider yourself warned!

Episode #64 - Solo News Round-Up & Early Episode IX Reports Apr 24, 2018

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty return with the following news: - New trailer and TV spots for ‘Solo’ - New posters released for ‘Solo’ - ‘Solo’ featured on the cover of Empire - Lawrence Kasdan & Jon Kasdan interviewed about ‘Solo’ on the Star Wars Show - Celebration rumours abound - Yoda to return for Episode IX? - Victoria Mahoney hired as second unit director on Episode IX - The Last Jedi tops the DVD/blu-ray sales chart

Episode #63 - Forces of Destiny Discussion & Spotlight on 'The Last Jedi' Novelisation Mar 26, 2018

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty cover the following: - The new batch of Forces of Destiny episodes - The Last Jedi wins big at the Empire Awards - Lord and Miller claim executive producer credit on 'Solo' - Rian Johnson won't let the 'Last Jedi' backlash affect his new trilogy We follow up the news section with a detailed discussion about Jason Fry's novelisation of 'The Last Jedi', delving into how the book differs from the film and the intriguing elements that it adds in terms of characterisation and backstory. This will be the last episode of Scavenger's Hoard for a few weeks, but look out for our next episode later in April!

Episode #62 - 'The Last Jedi' Music Spotlight Discussion w/ Special Guest Christy! Mar 19, 2018

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty welcome a special guest to discuss the music of The Last Jedi - composer Christy. In this episode, we go straight into the spotlight discussion, exploring how Williams employs pre-existing themes as well as debuting new ones for characters such as Rose. We also have detailed discussions on the Force theme, particularly how it is employed for key scenes between Rey and Kylo Ren, and the love themes of Star Wars. Christy even shares some very special insights into what it was like to witness the score being recorded. Following the spotlight discussion, Rachael, Kirsty and Christy discuss the following: - The home media release of The Last Jedi in the United States (yes, including "you opened yourself to the dark side for a pair of purty eyes!") - Rian Johnson's comments on The Last Jedi at SXSW (yes, including the sex scene one!) - John Powell has started recording the 'Solo' score You can find Christy's writing on the music of Star Wars here: http://enjoyallneednothing-blog.tumblr.com/post/171548455215/organizational-post Listen to the KUSC interview with John Williams here: https://www.kusc.org/series/kusc-interviews/ Hear Rian Johnson discuss the music of Star Wars on the 'Soundtracking' podcast here: https://audioboom.com/posts/6557819-episode-69-rian-johnson-on-the-music-of-star-wars-other-movies Read the essay 'My Hero, Luke Skywalker' here: https://www.zacbertschy.com/blog/2017/12/29/my-hero-luke-skywalker

Episode #61 - Jon Favreau-Led TV Series Announced and Further Episode IX Spec Mar 12, 2018

This episode of Scavenger's Hoard covers: - Jon Favreau to spearhead new live-action TV series - Excerpt from the novel 'Last Shot' and interview with the author - Andy Serkis interview with EW on the mysteries of Snoke - First look at The Last Jedi deleted scenes - Daisy Ridley Facebook Live Q&A - Discussion of the 'Rebels' series finale There is then an extended spotlight discussion centred on speculation about what might lie ahead in Episode IX, continuing from Episode 60. We focus in particular on the characters of Luke, Leia, Finn, Rose and Poe.

Episode #60 - The Last Jedi Comes Home & Wild Episode IX Speculation Feb 26, 2018

This episode of Scavenger's Hoard covers: - The home release of The Last Jedi - A breakdown of The Last Jedi deleted scenes - Script and filming details for Episode IX revealed - Trademark registered for Star Wars: Resistance - Interview with SFX designer Michael Semanick on the sound design of the Rey/Kylo Force connection scenes There is then an extended spotlight discussion covering the narrative possibilities for Episode IX, with a particular focus on the characters of Rey and Kylo. The speculative discussion on Episode IX will continue in a future episode.

Episode #59 - Han Solo Publishing News & Poe's Journey in The Last Jedi Feb 19, 2018

This episode of Scavenger's Hoard covers: - All the Han Solo publishing news - Blade Runner 2049 Art Director hired for Episode IX - J.J. Abrams weighs in on the fan backlash to The Last Jedi - A spotlight on Poe Dameron's journey in The Last Jedi and his evolution as a character

Episode #58 - Han Solo Trailer Review & EW Coverage Discussion Feb 13, 2018

This episode of Scavenger's Hoard covers: - The Superbowl and GMA trailers for Solo - The news that David Benioff and D.B. Weiss will be spearheading a new series of Star Wars films - Rumours of secret hires in key creative roles at Lucasfilm - The first Solo character posters - The EW Solo coverage - Listener questions since The Last Jedi

Episode #57 - Last Jedi Novelisation News & Spotlight on Luke Skywalker Feb 06, 2018

This episode covers the following news stories: - The latest on 'The Last Jedi' novelisation and deleted scenes from the film - Rian Johnson's extended Q&A with Collider regarding 'The Last Jedi' - Various intriguing comments made by actor Domhnall Gleeson on General Hux - The latest rumours on when we'll get our first footage of the Han Solo movie (this episode was recorded before the first trailer was released) After the news section wraps up, the episode is devoted to an extended spotlight section on the legend that is Luke Skywalker. We cover Luke's journey throughout 'The Last Jedi', covering his relationships to the other characters and reflecting on how he has changed over the years. (Apologies for any sound issues early on in the episode - the quality improves dramatically by the time the spotlight on Luke starts at around 43 minutes in.)

Episode #56 - Finn and Rose's Story Arc in The Last Jedi Jan 24, 2018

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty start out with a news discussion. They begin with a breakdown of some of the most interesting comments Rian Johnson made on The Last Jedi to the Empire podcast. They then discuss an interview discussing the realisation of Snoke in the film, before finishing off with a brief chat about the Han Solo spin-off synopsis. The bulk of the episode is taken up by a detailed discussion of the arc that Finn and Rose have in The Last Jedi. We discuss their development as individuals, as well as the journey they go on together. This podcast is spoiler-intense from the start, so consider yourself warned!

Episode #55 - Spotlight on Kylo Ren in The Last Jedi Jan 16, 2018

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty have a brief news discussion where they talk about the recent Star Wars Show special on the secrets of The Last Jedi. They then dive into an epic discussion of Kylo Ren in The Last Jedi, exploring his mistreatment at the hands of Snoke, his intense emotional connection to Rey, and his tragic fatalism and inability to escape the past that he vows to kill. This podcast is spoiler-intense from the start, so consider yourself warned!

Episode #54 - Spotlight on Rey in The Last Jedi! Jan 09, 2018

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty have a brief news discussion where they talk about a People interview with Rian Johnson on the Rey/Kylo Force connection scenes, as well as the latest box office takings for The Last Jedi. They then dive into an epic discussion of Rey in The Last Jedi, charting her journey from her initial encounter with Luke Skywalker to her self-realisation as a legend in her own right. This podcast is spoiler-intense from the start, so consider yourself warned!

Episode #53 - Yet More Spoiler-y Reflections on The Last Jedi Dec 20, 2017

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty - with the aid of new and improved consciousness - give their further thoughts on The Last Jedi. There are spoilers from the get-go and we aim to get deeper into the film's themes and implications, exploring how it deals with meaty topics such as loneliness and failure. Enjoy - there will be much more podcasting on The Last Jedi to come!

Episode #52 - Spoiler-Filled Last Jedi Reaction with Ohtze and AshesforFoxes! Dec 17, 2017

In our first reaction show to The Last Jedi, Kirsty and Rachael are joined by Shi (Ohtze) and Natasha (AshesforFoxes) for their first reactions to the movie! Excuse the sleep deprivation and enjoy hearing our initial thoughts. Watch out, as there are spoilers here from the very beginning!

Episode #51 - May the Force Be With Us! Dec 09, 2017

In our final show before The Last Jedi is released, we wrap up various interviews, articles and clips and finish with some thoughts on how we're feeling on the eve of Episode 8's long-awaited release. May the Force be with us!

Episode #50 - Wrapping Up The Last Jedi EW Coverage and TV Spots Nov 26, 2017

In this episode of Scavenger's Hoard, Rachael and Kirsty discuss the following: - The EW article on Supreme Leader Snoke - The EW article on the bond between Luke and Leia - The EW article on the antagonism between Holdo and Poe - The latest The Last Jedi TV spots ('Tempt', the Japanese teaser, and 'Back') - Comments from Daisy Ridley on how family transcends blood

Episode #49 - The EW Coverage of The Last Jedi Rocks Our World Nov 20, 2017

In this episode of Scavenger’s Hoard, Rachael and Kirsty discuss the following: - The EW coverage of The Last Jedi - New The Last Jedi TV spots - New posters for The Last Jedi emerge - Sci-Fi Now interviews with the cast of The Last Jedi - Total Film cover story on The Last Jedi - Oscar Isaac interviewed by Esquire - The Last Jedi runtime and rating revealed - New Padme YA book set for April 2018

Episode #48 - Rian Johnson Masterminding a Completely New Star Wars Trilogy! Nov 13, 2017

In this episode of Scavenger's Hoard, Rachael and Kirsty cover the following: - Rian Johnson to mastermind a whole new Star Wars trilogy - New live-action Star Wars TV show revealed - New Japanese interviews with the cast and crew of The Last Jedi - Kelly Marie Tran discusses her entrance into the Star Wars galaxy - SFX interviews with Ram Bergman and Mark Hamill - New TV spot released for The Last Jedi - A viewer's question on Poe's role in The Last Jedi

Episode #47 - The Last Jedi Promo Train Leaves the Station Nov 07, 2017

In this episode of the podcast, Rachael and Kirsty cover the following: - The new 'Awake' TV spot for The Last Jedi (as well as the other new footage, including the BTS reel) - Adam Driver interview with GQ magazine - Adam Driver interviews Daisy Ridley for V magazine - John Boyega interviewed by Yahoo Japan and Digital Spy - International poster released for The Last Jedi - Japanese Star Wars website teases the connection between Rey and Kylo - Daisy Ridley interviewed by Yahoo Japan - Mark Hamill interviewed for Disney Rewards - The new season of Forces of Destiny

Episode #46 - The Han Solo Movie Gets a Title and News Round-Up Oct 22, 2017

In this episode of the podcast, Rachael and Kirsty cover the following: - The coverage of The Last Jedi trailer in the media, and how it has been absorbed by the fandom. - The Han Solo movie gets a title and officially wraps filming. - Andy Serkis talks Snoke! - A bunch of Star Wars books and comics are released. - Benicio del Toro's DJ gets a one-off comic. - New lines from The Last Jedi are revealed through merchandise.

Episode #45 - Shot-by-Shot Breakdown of The Last Jedi Trailer Oct 16, 2017

For their one-year anniversary podcast, Rachael and Kirsty dig their teeth into the new trailer for The Last Jedi. They break the trailer down shot by shot and discuss their interpretations of the imagery and dialogue, linking up this new material with their prior speculation and pre-existing rumours. It's an exciting time to be a Star Wars fan!

Episode #44 - The Last Jedi trailer reaction Oct 11, 2017

We freak out.

Episode #43 - Spoiler special on Phasma and Leia: Princess of Alderaan Oct 01, 2017

In this episode of Scavenger's Hoard, Rachael and Kirsty discuss the two latest Star Wars novels to hit shelves: Delilah S. Dawson's 'Phasma' and Claudia Gray's 'Leia: Princess of Alderaan'. They have a detailed chat about both books, weighing up their strengths and weaknesses and exploring their implications for the wider Star Wars universe. There are spoilers for both books from the start, so please do skip this episode if you're a spoiler-phobe! Right at the end of the episode, there is also a quick chat about Darren Aronofsky's controversial new film 'mother!' - keep listening if you're interested in hearing what we thought of it!

Episode #42 - J.J. Abrams hired as the director of Episode IX Sep 18, 2017

In this episode of Scavenger's Hoard, the big news is the hiring of J.J. Abrams as the director of Episode IX. Rachael and Kirsty discuss their feelings on the hire, including its implications for the chances of getting a minority director in charge of a Star Wars movie. The show then continues to cover some intriguing word-of-mouth on The Last Jedi coming through via /Film, as well as going over comments made on the film by director Rian Johnson in Japan. Finally, the show is rounded off with quick spotlights on Forces of Destiny and the new anthology book 'From A Certain Point of View'.

Episode #41 - "Kathleen Kennedy isn’t going to f*** around" Sep 11, 2017

In this episode of the Scavenger's Hoard podcast, Kirsty and Rachael discuss the bombshell news that is Colin Trevorrow's departure from Episode IX. They share their feelings on the move, theorise about what might have gone down, and debate whether Rian Johnson will take up the helm for the final film in the sequel trilogy. The discussion then shifts to The Last Jedi, with the latest interview comments from Rian (via Empire magazine and the NY Times) being chewed over for their implications and ramifications for Star Wars fandom. Finally, the show is rounded off with a look at some of the tweets Rian has made to clarify his comments to Empire and the NY Times.

Episode #40 - Force Friday Round-Up and Mark Hamill on The Last Jedi Sep 06, 2017

In this episode of Scavenger's Hoard (recorded before a series of news bombshells broke!), Rachael and Kirsty kick things off with a thorough run down of Force Friday. They discuss their personal experiences of the merchandise bonanza, then move on to discuss the cryptic lines of dialogue from The Last Jedi accessible through the Force Link feature. There is then a brief spoiler-free chat about the new novels 'Phasma' and 'Leia'. The show is rounded off with a discussion of some intriguing comments from Mark Hamill on The Last Jedi, Han Solo casting news and the second trailer for Rebels season 4. Right at the end of the episode, there is a quick love-in over the excellent Game of Thrones finale (beware the inevitable spoilers!).

Episode #39 - Obi-Wan Kenobi Spin-Off News & Phasma Novel Synopsis Aug 24, 2017

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty run down the latest news in the world of Star Wars. They start off by sharing their thoughts on the Obi-Wan spin-off news, before diving into a discussion of a small selection of some of the many leaked toys from The Last Jedi. The intriguing synopsis for the new novel on Captain Phasma is also mulled over, as are some typically cryptic comments on Kylo Ren courtesy of Adam Driver. They then progress to a short but sweet 'It Came From Reddit' segment before burning through the backlog of questions in the Scavenger's Hoard inbox - to those of you whose questions we answered, we hope you enjoyed our responses!

Episode #38 - Breakdown of the EW Coverage on The Last Jedi Aug 13, 2017

In the latest episode of Scavenger’s Hoard, Rachael and Kirsty cover all of the latest Star Wars news. They run down the EW stories on The Last Jedi, discussing topics that include the mystery of Rey’s parentage, the dynamic between Finn and Rose and Benicio del Toro’s mysterious ‘DJ’. They then share their thoughts on British scribe Jack Thorne being brought in to work on the script for Episode IX, discussing their feelings about his wider body of work. Make sure to stay tuned in after the goodbyes, since the show closes off with a discussion of the final EW article on Kylo and some other facets of The Last Jedi (the story broke just after we had finished recording). We hope you share in our excitement!

Episode #37 - Last Jedi Merchandise News & Spotlight on Forces of Destiny Jul 30, 2017

(While I introduce the episode as Episode 38, it is actually Episode 37 - apologies!) In this episode of Scavenger's Hoard, Rachael and Kirsty have a wide-ranging discussion catching up on all the latest Star Wars news. In the first segment they discuss new officially released information, including the full list of Last Jedi tie-in books we have in store and fresh information on the porgs and Kylo's fearsome TIE Silencer. There is then a spotlight on Forces of Destiny, where each episode is discussed in turn. Favourites are discussed, as are the controversies that some elements of the episodes whipped up. In the spoiler segment, they cover all the latest leaks from The Last Jedi, including high-res images of the new Lego sets and the batch of leaked publicity photos showing characters such as Luke, Rey, Kylo and Snoke.

Episode #36 - D23 Coverage and a Shot-by-Shot Breakdown of The Last Jedi BTS Reel! Jul 18, 2017

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty dedicate themselves to covering the most exciting news on The Last Jedi to come out of D23, including the photos shown at the panel and the brand-new character posters that were released. They also gush over the incredible behind-the-scenes sizzle reel for The Last Jedi that was shown, sharing their favourite moments and observations. They then move on to a lengthy segment breaking down the BTS reel, discussing the majority of the shots in detail and drawing upon their spoiler-y knowledge to speculate about what we're looking at. This segment starts around the half-hour mark, and if you're spooked by spoilers please do check out when the spoiler klaxon sounds! Unfortunately time was short so we didn't have time to cover Forces of Destiny or the pinball machine images that we refer to, but we will endeavour to get to them next week!

Episode #35 - Forces of Destiny Preview & Lucasfilm Supports Diversity in British Film Industry Jul 02, 2017

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty cover the news from the last two weeks, including the latest on the Han Solo movie drama, the first trailer for Forces of Destiny and some exciting news on a fresh Lucasfilm-backed initiative to increase diversity behind the scenes of the British film industry. We also cover intriguing comments from Adam Driver on how Rian Johnson is shaking up the rules of the Star Wars universe, as well as an interview where Episode IX director Colin Trevorrow discusses asking Johnson to film an additional scene during the shoot for The Last Jedi. In the listener questions segment we discuss a range of listener questions, including one on whether Han's murder will be treated with the gravity it deserves going forward. Finally, the show is rounded off with a spoiler segment where we discuss some cool Lego figure leaks and consider how they might tie into old rumours on The Last Jedi. As an extra bonus, at the end of the episode we have a discussion on episodes 1 through 7 of Twin Peaks: The Return, touching upon our respective weirdness thresholds.

Episode #34 - The Han Solo Movie Loses Directors Lord and Miller! Jun 25, 2017

In this episode of Scavenger's Hoard, Rachael and Kirsty discuss Rachael's thoughts on the infamous Book of Henry, the new film from Episode IX director Colin Trevorrow. They then move on to discuss the huge drama surrounding the Han Solo spinoff movie, which has seen directors Lord and Miller fired and be replaced by Ron Howard. Unfortunately this is a short show due to technical difficulties, but please rest assured that Scavenger's Hoard will return next week with new software behind the operation and a full episode ready for your listening pleasure.

Episode #33 - Colin Trevorrow Discussion and Battlefront II News Jun 18, 2017

In this episode of Scavenger's Hoard, Rachael and Kirsty discuss Rachael's trip to Ireland and Kirsty's latest fashion find. They then delve into a deep discussion on the joys of Wonder Woman and the concerns arising from the reports on The Book of Henry's failure, as well as Trevorrow's treatment of the female characters in his previous work. In the news section there is discussion of Battlefront II and the upcoming novel Inferno Squad, which is followed by a chat about the Star Wars Adventures line of comics. In spoilers there is a discussion about some leaked promotional images and coded toy lists for The Last Jedi merchandise.

Episode #32 - Rounding Off the Vanity Fair Coverage and Lego Set Leaks! Jun 04, 2017

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty round off their coverage of the Vanity Fair articles on The Last Jedi with some updates on the now-infamous #romancegate and #plotgate episodes. They then delve into a slightly spoiler-y discussion of some Lego set leaks before discussing an Entertainment Weekly article where John Boyega discusses the condition that Finn is in when we first return to him in The Last Jedi. Please note that there will be no episode next weekend, since Rachael should - fingers crossed - be on Skellig Michael then! Stay tuned for the next episode to hear all about it.

Episode #31 - Vanity Fair Updates for the 40th Anniversary May 25, 2017

Rachael and Kirsty organise themselves to tackle the big issues to have arisen from the Vanity Fair coverage of The Last Jedi, from Kathleen Kennedy's comments on the future of the saga to Rian Johnson's puzzling insight into the romance (or lack thereof) in his film. Towards the close of the show we have a quick, impromptu discussion of the first three episodes of Twin Peaks Returns, glorying in the majesty of the return of extravagant surrealism to TV.

Episode #30.5 - Flash Reactions to The Last Jedi Vanity Fair Coverage! May 24, 2017

Rachael and Kirsty think of the listeners and record a quick podcast with their thoughts on the deluge of The Last Jedi coverage from Vanity Fair!

Episode #30 - A Deep Dive Into The Force Awakens Novelisation with the Knights of Rant! May 22, 2017

In this episode, Kirsty, special guests CT and Solo (of Knights of Rant fame) and Rachael waste no time and get straight into an in-depth analysis of some key moments from the novelisation of Star Wars: The Force Awakens by the inimitable Alan Dean Foster - puzzle over the mysteries of the Whills with us! Gasp at our ability to talk about the compassion exchange for 15 minutes! Marvel at Rachael's inexplicable and borderline offensive attempts at accents! Once the novelisation discussion is wrapped up, we move on to spoilers, discussing the first set pics from the Han Solo movie and the latest Making Star Wars report on Luke’s props for The Last Jedi. We also indulge in some speculation on the final act of the film based on more tenuous rumours, so pull your tinfoil hats on for some wild and probably baseless theorising! (We had technical difficulties with the recording which meant the last five minutes or so were cut off, thus the weird ending to the episode.)

Episode #29 - Prequels Discussion w/ Charlotte and Caitlin of Skytalkers! May 15, 2017

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty dive straight into an intriguing Reddit theory on the conflict between Luke and Ben before answering an array of listener questions on everything from the age-old Reylo question to the imminent return of Twin Peaks. For the spotlight section on the prequel films (34.30), we're joined by special guests Charlotte and Caitlin from Skytalkers podcast. Towards the end of the show you'll hear the spoiler siren (1.33.30), which announces the beginning of a spoiler section filled with ship news and a brilliant listener question on the potential implications of Snoke's swag.

Episode #28 - The Latest News & Our Analysis of The Last Jedi Set Photos May 07, 2017

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty delve into the latest news to come out from the world of Star Wars, including an Entertainment Weekly report on an important change Rian Johnson requested be made to The Force Awakens and comments made by Laura Dern on her involvement in The Last Jedi. We then answer a few listener questions before diving into a meaty spoiler section. In spoilers we discuss the latest news on Finn and Rose's arc in The Last Jedi, as well as running through various spoiler tidbits from Making Star Wars. We then round the show off with an extensive discussion on some of the more intriguing behind-the-scenes photos shown at the Celebration panel for The Last Jedi.

Episode #27 - Listener Question Bonanza & Last Jedi Spoiler Splurge! May 01, 2017

In this episode, Kirsty and Rachael run through the latest news to come out from the world of Star Wars, including the announcement of the release date for Episode IX and some epic new photos of Kylo and Rey in The Last Jedi. In the Reddit segment, an intriguing 'spoiler' on the potential mythology behind the sequel trilogy - positing Snoke as the first Jedi - is discussed. We then catch up on the backlog of listener questions, discussing everything from whether we'd like to see a Leia spinoff to our feelings on the new Battlefront II heroine. Towards the close of the show (starting at 1 hour and 23 minutes in), we dive into a full-on spoiler discussion, catching up on all of the Making Star Wars spoiler reports we had to miss due to the excitement of Celebration.

Episode #26 - A Spoiler-Filled Breakdown of The Last Jedi Teaser Apr 24, 2017

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty indulge in a detailed, spoiler-filled breakdown of The Last Jedi teaser! They cover everything from our first look at Kylo Ren's unscarred face to Luke's enigmatic closing line. It can't be overstated that we indulge in a full-scale discussion of The Last Jedi spoilers in this episode, so please skip it if you want to remain spoiler-free!

Episode #25 - Star Wars Celebration Overview & The Last Jedi Launch! Apr 19, 2017

In this episode of Scavenger's Hoard, Rachael and Kirsty seize on the opportunity to discuss all of the main sequel trilogy news to come out of Star Wars Celebration Orlando. They start off with a discussion about Forces of Destiny, the exciting new series of animated shorts (with accompanying dolls!) that will celebrate Star Wars' female heroes. There is then a detailed breakdown of the panel for The Last Jedi, which is followed up with a chat about the film's amazing poster and trailer. Intriguing comments made by the actors about the film to the press are also covered, as are a few newly released book titles and some exciting titbits related to Battlefront II. Keep a look out for much more Celebration/The Last Jedi coverage from us in the weeks to come!

Celebration Dispatch - Our Immediate Reaction to The Last Jedi Trailer! Apr 14, 2017

Kirsty and Rachael react to the exciting news from The Last Jedi panel at Star Wars Celebration!

Episode #24 - Last Jedi Spoiler Round-Up & General Hux Spotlight Apr 09, 2017

In this episode of Scavenger's Hoard, Rachael and Kirsty discuss the latest news, from the fresh rumours on when Episode IX will start filming to the news that Carrie Fisher will feature in Episode IX. We then cut to a spotlight segment on General Hux (for which we're joined by Melissa/Hux Fan Blog), exploring everything from his difficult childhood to how the character has been received in the wider fandom. We then answer listener questions on topics ranging from getting female directors on future Star Wars movies to our feelings on naming your kids after Star Wars characters. Finally, we round off the show with a discussion dedicated entirely to The Last Jedi spoilers - watch out for the siren announcing the start of the segment at 2 hours and 8 minutes in!

Episode #23 - The Future of Star Wars & Aftermath Discussion ft Holocroning Apr 02, 2017

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty discuss the latest news, from Star Wars News Net's epic article on Lucasfilm's plans for the future of Star Wars to the latest Making Star Wars spoiler reports on The Last Jedi. They also discuss some of the many, many reasons why they're excited for Celebration Orlando. The podcast then segues into the Aftermath segment, where Kirsty and Rachael are joined by Erin to discuss the Aftermath trilogy and some of the more interesting elements of lore and mythology it introduces. Finally, Kirsty and Rachael get to some listener questions before closing the show.

Episode #22 - Rebels Reaction & Last Jedi Lore Discussion, ft Holocroning Mar 26, 2017

In this episode of Scavenger's Hoard, Rachael and Kirsty are joined by special guest Erin (better known as Holocroning). Together they discuss the 'Twin Suns' episode of Rebels, Bob Iger's latest comments on the Han Solo movie and The Last Jedi, some intriguing potential lore concerning Luke and Kylo Ren courtesy of Star Wars News Net, and the latest intriguing reveals on the development of Rogue One. Enjoy, and stand by for the second part of this discussion next week, when we all get our teeth into the Aftermath trilogy!

Episode #21 - Reylo Predictions & Listener Question Bonanza! Mar 19, 2017

In this episode of Scavenger's Hoard, Kirsty and Rachael cover the latest news, from Frank Oz's comments on The Last Jedi to Gareth Edwards' explanation of why we won't be seeing Rogue One deleted scenes. For the spotlight discussion, they're joined once again by Natasha (AshesforFoxes) and Shi (Ohtze) for part two of their epic Reylo discussion, diving into the ship's place in the wider Star Wars fandom and their wishes/prediction for where they can see it heading in the future. In the final segment, they answer a wide selection of listener questions, discussing everything from Padme's death to Rey's knowledge (or lack thereof) of her parents.

Episode #20 - The Last Jedi Footage Breakdown and Reylo Mega Discussion Mar 12, 2017

In this very special episode of Scavenger's Hoard, Rachael and Kirsty are joined by special guests Shi (Ohtze) and Natasha (ashesforfoxes). They discuss the latest in Star Wars news, from the tease for The Last Jedi shown at the Disney shareholders' meeting to the latest news on the Han Solo spin-off movie. They then dive into an epic discussion of the Reylo phenomenon - in the first part of the spotlight contained in this episode, they cover the 'evidence' for Reylo in The Force Awakens in a scene-by-scene mega analysis. Watch out for part two of the discussion with Natasha and Shi next week!

Episode #19 - Han Solo Movie Starts Shooting & Rogue One Blu-Ray Details! Feb 26, 2017

In this episode, Kirsty and Rachael cover all of the latest Star Wars news, including the announcement of the start of filming on the Han Solo spin-off, fresh details on the panel kicking off Star Wars Celebration and all the details on the home media release of Rogue One. This is our last episode for two weeks, but look out for the next episode in March - we can promise that it will be a good one!

Episode #18 - First Look at Rey in The Last Jedi & Star Wars Celebration Predictions! Feb 21, 2017

In this episode, Kirsty and Rachael discuss all the latest news from the Star Wars world, covering our first look at Rey, Finn and Poe in The Last Jedi, the reveal that The Last Jedi refers to Jedi in the plural, and much more! We then round off the show with a listener question on how Kylo Ren's redemption might be handled in the future films.

Episode #17 - Judi Dench asks and the Databank answers: "What's the deal with Reylo?" Feb 12, 2017

In this news-only episode, Kirsty and Rachael discuss the latest casting news for the Han Solo spin-off before diving into a detailed discussion of the Reylo-centric news to have emerged in the past week - Judi Dench asking the million dollar question "what's the deal with Reylo?", and the official StarWars.com Databank providing something of an answer in a recent update that sheds light on the mysterious connection between Rey and Kylo Ren.

Episode #16 - The Last Jedi Trailer Rumours & Leia Spotlight Discussion! Feb 05, 2017

In Episode 16 of the Scavenger's Hoard podcast Rachael and Kirsty discuss the latest Last Jedi trailer rumours and the news that the Han Solo movie has started shooting. We then take a deep dive into the character of Leia, discussing her development over the course of the original trilogy and beyond. The show finishes with a couple of listener questions where you'll get to learn our favourite characters!

Episode #15 - The Last Jedi & Luke Skywalker Character Discussion Jan 29, 2017

In Episode 15 of Scavenger's Hoard we discuss the big Star Wars news - the release of the title to Star Wars Episode VIII, The Last Jedi! We also cover comments made by Rian Johnson in a recent interview before launching into an extensive character discussion on Luke Skywalker, following his path from humble farmboy to mystical Jedi master.

Episode 14 - Finn Spotlight & Wild Episode VIII Rumours Jan 22, 2017

In Episode 14 we have a brief news section before delving into a detailed discussion of Finn, covering his arc in The Force Awakens before speculating about where the character may be taken in the future films. We also discuss some juicy 4Chan rumours on Episode VIII before answering listener questions.

Episode 13 - Star Wars Episode VIII Spoiler Special! Jan 15, 2017

In this week's episode, Rachael and Kirsty turn their attention to Episode VIII as the publicity machine starts to kick into gear. We discuss Rian Johnson's recent comments to USA Today, the latest spoilers from Making Star Wars and rumours on when we can expect the first Episode VIII trailer. We then delve into an in-depth discussion of the Episode VIII spoiler scene, covering all of the information we have and covering a few of our predictions for the film.

Episode #12 - Carrie Fisher Tribute & Rogue One Reaction Jan 08, 2017

Rachael and Kirsty start the show by paying tribute to Carrie Fisher and discussing her book The Princess Diarist. They then go on to discuss the news before turning the spotlight onto Rogue One and its reception, closing the shows with some listener questions.

Episode #11 - Rogue One Spoiler Review! Dec 16, 2016

Kirsty and Rachael are quick out of the gate with their Rogue One spoiler review! These represent our initial thoughts (we’ve both only seen it once), and we cover our feelings on everything from a certain Dark Lord of the Sith to the film’s politics and handling of its characters and plot. We dive into spoilers from the outset, so it’s best to hold off listening to this until you’ve seen the film for yourself!

Episode #10.5 - A Response to RFR re. "Gender Issues" in Star Wars Dec 13, 2016

There has been something of a furore in Star Wars fandom of late, which was essentially triggered by people being told to shut up about "gender issues" in Star Wars. In response to this, we do the sensible thing and talk about gender issues in a podcast.

Episode #10 - Rey's History & The Past and Future of Kylo Ren Dec 11, 2016

Scavenger’s Hoard is a weekly Star Wars podcast hosted by Rachael and Kirsty, offering insight into the latest Star Wars news as well as in-depth analysis and commentary, with a particular focus on the sequel trilogy. This podcast is spoiler-friendly, so please be careful if you’re a spoiler-phobe!

Episode #9 - Obi-Wan Rumours & Kylo Ren in The Force Awakens Dec 04, 2016

Scavenger’s Hoard is a weekly Star Wars podcast hosted by Rachael and Kirsty, offering insight into the latest Star Wars news as well as in-depth analysis and commentary, with a particular focus on the sequel trilogy.

Episode #8 - Rogue One News Nov 28, 2016

Scavenger’s Hoard is a weekly Star Wars podcast hosted by Rachael and Kirsty, offering insight into the latest Star Wars news as well as in-depth analysis and commentary, with a particular focus on the sequel trilogy.

Episode #7 - Much Ado About Shipping Nov 20, 2016

Scavenger’s Hoard is a weekly Star Wars podcast hosted by Rachael and Kirsty, offering insight into the latest Star Wars news as well as in-depth analysis and commentary, with a particular focus on the sequel trilogy. This time, our special guest is Natasha! You can find Natasha on Tumblr here: http://ashesforfoxes.tumblr.com/ Check out Natasha’s awesome Reddit post here: https://www.reddit.com/r/starwarsspeculation/comments/5ausro/rey_kylo_twilight/ This podcast is spoiler-friendly, so please be careful if you’re a spoiler-phobe! Follow us on Twitter @ScavengersHoard! Send your questions to scavengershoard@gmail.com Find us on iTunes at: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/scavengers-hoard/id1176653293?mt=2 Or on SoundCloud at: https://soundcloud.com/scavengershoard Quick guide: 0.00-6.40 – Intros and brief discussion of the new Rogue One novel Catalyst. NEWS 6.40-14.52 – We discuss the casting of Emilia Clarke in the new Han Solo standalone movie. 14.52-19.10 – Episode IX to be filmed in 70mm! 19.10-33.33 – We discuss the new Making Star Wars spoilers on the new characters played by Benicio del Toro, Laura Dern and Kelly Marie Tran. 33.33-35.43 – We pass judgement on the new Rogue One IMAX poster! 35.43-39.13 – Two new Rogue One featurettes to discuss courtesy of Japan! 39.13-49.00 – We discuss the latest Rogue One featurette, and the film’s PG-13 rating. SPOTLIGHT SECTION 49.00 –2.01.34 – We have an epic discussion of shipping, with a particular focus on The Force Awakens fandom and how the shipping phenomenon has been perceived and treated by the wider fandom. IT CAME FROM REDDIT! 2.01.34-2.07.20 – We bite our teeth into one Redditor’s stab at a hypothetical Episode VIII teaser! QUESTIONS 2.07.20 –2.12.54 – We answer “So my question is, from your perspectives, what types of revelations or scenarios are possible concerning the massacre? And how important is it in the first place, esp concerning Kylo and Rey (as we know now that Rey was definitely not trained by Luke)?” 2.12.54-2.19.04 – We answer “What are you guys' thoughts on the early MSW rumored subplot of Leia, Poe and Laura Dern? Where Laura Dern is a surviving Republic senator or General, who has conflict with Poe during Leia's injuries. Will Dern be a "shadow archetype" of Leia or Poe? Do you think they'll be a mini-resistance civil war? Leia followers vs Dern followers? Is this too much for Episode VIII to handle?” 2.19.04-end – We answer “Hi there! Wanted you ladies to know you run my number one choice in Star Wars podcasts by a long shot. I am also a believer in Reylo however my question doubles as a theory and it pertains to your comments that Rey having bested a wounded and emotionally bent Kylo leaves an interesting arc for their next confrontation. What if Rey, who has limited experience counting on others, is spared by Kylo thus confusing her emotionally-morally, bringing it full circle=Reylo/redemption.” If you want to see what else we get up to in the world of Star Wars or submit a question for next time, you can find Rachael on Tumblr here: http://starwarsnonsense.tumblr.com/ And Kirsty on Tumblr here: http://bastila-bae.tumblr.com/ You can also find Rachael’s essays and analyses collected at her Wordpress blog here: https://journalofthestarwars.wordpress.com/ Podcast art by nemling: http://nemling.tumblr.com/ Music credit: Trail of Tears - http://www.purple-planet.com/reflective/4583971306

Episode #6 - Rogue One International Trailer & Episode VIII Influences! Nov 12, 2016

Scavenger’s Hoard is a weekly Star Wars podcast hosted by Rachael and Kirsty, offering insight into the latest Star Wars news as well as in-depth analysis and commentary, with a particular focus on the sequel trilogy. This podcast is spoiler-friendly, so please be careful if you’re a spoiler-phobe! Follow us on Twitter @ScavengersHoard! Read AcrosstheGrey's excellent post on the discourse surrounding The Force Awakens here: https://www.reddit.com/r/starwarsspeculation/comments/5ausro/rey_kylo_twilight/ Quick guide: 0.00-6.04 – Intros and discussion of the surprisingly kinky Force Awakens Marvel comic. NEWS 6.04-21.45 – We discuss the Rogue One international trailer, as well as the other TV spots to have come out! 21.45-28.00 – Rogue One tickets to go on sale at the end of November? 28.00-38.42 – We discuss the Rogue One marketing materials! 38.42-43.00 - Star Wars: Episode VIII casts the crucial part of ‘stable boy’! 43.00-47.00 - Ade Edmondson back on for Episode VIII? 47.00-55.08 - Eddie Redmayne could have been Kylo Ren! SPOTLIGHT SECTION(S) 55.08-1.14.30 – We discuss recent developments in the discourse surrounding Star Wars resulting from the J.J. Abrams audio commentary. 1.14.30-1.30.00 – We take a look at Letter Never Sent, and how it may have inspired Episode VIII. QUESTIONS 1.30.00-1.33.34 – We answer a listener’s question about the great General Hux! 1.33.34-1.35.36 – When will Scavenger’s Hoard be hitting iTunes? 1.35.36-end – We do our best to tackle a deep question on the political landscape of Star Wars. If you want to see what else we get up to in the world of Star Wars or submit a question for next time, you can find Rachael on Tumblr here: http://starwarsnonsense.tumblr.com/ And Kirsty on Tumblr here: http://bastila-bae.tumblr.com/ You can also find Rachael’s essays and analyses collected at her Wordpress blog here: https://journalofthestarwars.wordpress.com/ Podcast art by nemling: http://nemling.tumblr.com/ Music credit: Trail of Tears - http://www.purple-planet.com/reflective/4583971306

Episode #5 - J.J. Abrams' Force Awakens Commentary! Nov 06, 2016

*This is our first episode with new and improved audio quality! Your ears will reap the benefits of our equipment upgrades.* Scavenger’s Hoard is a weekly Star Wars podcast hosted by Rachael and Kirsty, offering insight into the latest Star Wars news as well as in-depth analysis and commentary, with a particular focus on the sequel trilogy. This podcast is spoiler-friendly, so please be careful if you’re a spoiler-phobe! Follow us on Twitter @ScavengersHoard! You can check out the New York Times article where we’re featured here: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/06/movies/how-female-fans-made-star-wars-their-own.html?smid=tw-nytimes&smtyp=cur And you can read an extensive breakdown of J.J. Abrams’ Force Awakens audio commentary here: http://mummiesandlightsabers.tumblr.com/post/152538555049/jj-abrams-audio-commentary-for-the Quick guide: 0.00-3.26 – Intros and discussion of Scavenger’s Hoard being featured in a New York Times article! NEWS 3.26-15.27 – Discussion of the costumes Kylo Ren and Luke will be wearing in Episode VIII. *THIS DISCUSSION GETS A LITTLE SPOILER-Y* 15.27-20.40 – Adam Driver speaks on secret knowledge when it comes to his Star Wars character! 20.40-26.35 – Daisy Ridley broaches the topic of Reylo in an interview with Yahoo! News. 26.35-30.00 – Rogue One won’t have a title crawl! SPOTLIGHT SECTION 30.00-1.49.22 – We sink our teeth into J.J. Abrams’ audio commentary on The Force Awakens, focusing on key quotes and discussing their implications. IT CAME FROM REDDIT! 1.49.22-end – We discuss a most novel scenario where Luke, as it turns out, has been training a secret son. Angst and drama ensue! If you want to see what else we get up to in the world of Star Wars or submit a question for next time, you can find Rachael on Tumblr here: http://starwarsnonsense.tumblr.com/ And Kirsty on Tumblr here: http://bastila-bae.tumblr.com/ You can also find Rachael’s essays and analyses collected at her Wordpress blog here: https://journalofthestarwars.wordpress.com/ Podcast art by nemling: http://nemling.tumblr.com/ Music credit: Trail of Tears - http://www.purple-planet.com/reflective/4583971306

Episode #4 - Love and Romance in the Star Wars Saga Oct 30, 2016

Scavenger’s Hoard is a weekly Star Wars podcast hosted by Rachael and Kirsty, offering insight into the latest Star Wars news as well as in-depth analysis and commentary, with a particular focus on the sequel trilogy. Please note that we suffered some technical difficulties with this episode, so the noise (the buzzing sound in the background) is particularly prominent for stretches of the recording. Rest assured that we are investing in new equipment, so – fingers crossed! – our quality should be improving substantially from the next episode onwards. This podcast is spoiler-friendly, so please be careful if you’re a spoiler-phobe! Quick guide: 0.00-4.50 – Intros and a little rant about Nuke Skywalker. NEWS 4.50-9.42 – Donald Glover has been cast as Lando for the Han Solo movie! 9.42-15.00 - Director Krennic is a working class Imperial! 15.00 –26.40 - Daisy Ridley chats the Mary Sue controversy and touches upon Episode VIII. 26.40-37.48 – A new type of stormtrooper for Episode VIII? SPOTLIGHT SECTION 37.48-1.46.20 – An epic discussion of love and romance across all three trilogies. QUESTIONS 1.46.20-1.48.32 – Will Leia forgive Kylo? 1.48.32–1.52.30 – Who are the murders, thieves and traitors that Kylo name checks? 1.52.30-end – Are Rey and Poe’s interrogation’s different? (Please also see Rachael’s post on the subject here - http://starwarsnonsense.tumblr.com/post/137172324414/the-anatomy-of-interrogation) Follow us on Twitter @ScavengersHoard! If you want to see what else we get up to in the world of Star Wars or submit a question for next time, you can find Rachael on Tumblr here: http://starwarsnonsense.tumblr.com/ And Kirsty on Tumblr here: http://bastila-bae.tumblr.com/ You can also find Rachael’s essays and analyses collected at her Wordpress blog here: https://journalofthestarwars.wordpress.com/ Podcast art by nemling: http://nemling.tumblr.com/ Music credit: Trail of Tears - http://www.purple-planet.com/reflective/4583971306

Episode #3 - Inside the Mystery Box Oct 22, 2016

Scavenger’s Hoard is a weekly Star Wars podcast hosted by Rachael and Kirsty, offering insight into the latest Star Wars news as well as in-depth analysis and commentary, with a particular focus on the sequel trilogy. This podcast is spoiler-friendly, so please be careful if you’re a spoiler-phobe! Do follow us on Twitter @ScavengersHoard Quick guide: NEWS 0.00-3.42 – Intros and discussion of the terror of the Ewoks! 3.42-11.12 – Discussion of the clips that have been released from J.J.’s audio commentary on The Force Awakens. 11.12-18.10 – We deliver our judgement on the deleted scene showing Unkar Plutt confronting Rey at Maz’s castle. 18.10-21.08 – A delve into the new Rogue One images revealed via Topps Card Trader. 21.08-28.56 – We talk about the new excerpt from the Rogue One novel Catalyst. SPOTLIGHT SECTION 28.56-1.19.40 – We sink our teeth into the mystery box, and discuss whether we think the mysteries established in The Force Awakens will have satisfying resolutions. IT CAME FROM REDDIT 1.19.40-1.34.56 – We discuss a classic George Lucas quote discussing Star Wars as a fairy-tale, and discuss how that still holds true today. QUESTIONS 1.34.56-1.44.06 – We answer Rupert’s question asking whether we believe Rey will go dark side in a future film. 1.44.06-1.47.40 – We answer Allie’s question about the stormtrooper programme. 1.47.40-1.54.47 – We answer Jamie’s question and discuss the evolving conflict between the Resistance and the First Order. 1.54.47-end – We answer our final question from UKnowItVampy and discuss how we met! If you want to see what else we get up to in the world of Star Wars or submit a question for next time, you can find Rachael on Tumblr here: http://starwarsnonsense.tumblr.com/ And Kirsty on Tumblr here: http://bastila-bae.tumblr.com/ You can also find Rachael’s essays and analyses collected at her Wordpress blog here: https://journalofthestarwars.wordpress.com/ Podcast art by nemling: http://nemling.tumblr.com/ Music credit: Trail of Tears - http://www.purple-planet.com/reflective/4583971306

Episode #2 - Rogue One & Women in Star Wars Oct 16, 2016

Scavenger’s Hoard is a weekly Star Wars podcast hosted by Rachael and Kirsty, offering insight into the latest Star Wars news as well as in-depth analysis and commentary, with a particular focus on the sequel trilogy. This podcast is spoiler-friendly, so please be careful if you’re a spoiler-phobe! Quick guide: 0.00-6.05 – Introduction and mini-rants about the Marvel comic and the 2016 Star Wars Annual. NEWS 6.05-12.23 – We discuss the new Rogue One poster. 12.24-30.20 – And the new Rogue One trailer! 30.21-38.20 – We talk a brand-new spoiler about Finn’s introduction in Episode VIII. SPOTLIGHT SECTION 38.21-1.41.50 – Rachael and Kirsty get their teeth into an epic discussion about the state of women in Star Wars. QUESTIONS 1.41.51 –1.45.50 – We answer a question about the marketing for Episode VII in the aftermath of the film's release, and its potential Reylo implications. 1.45.51–1.50.44 – Another great question, this time about Kylo’s lightsaber and how a new and smoother finish could have ramifications for his character development. 1.50.45–end– The final question concerns Finn, and the potential for him to have a female mentor figure in Maz in Episode VIII. If you want to see what else we get up to in the world of Star Wars or submit a question for next time, you can find Rachael on Tumblr here: http://starwarsnonsense.tumblr.com/ And Kirsty on Tumblr here: http://bastila-bae.tumblr.com/ You can also find Rachael’s essays and analyses collected at her Wordpress blog here: https://journalofthestarwars.wordpress.com/ Art by Nemling: http://nemling.tumblr.com/ Music credit: Trail of Tears - http://www.purple-planet.com/reflective/4583971306

Episode #1 - Rey Spotlight and More! Oct 10, 2016

Scavenger’s Hoard is a weekly Star Wars podcast hosted by Rachael and Kirsty, offering insight into the latest Star Wars news as well as in-depth analysis and commentary, with a particular focus on the sequel trilogy. This podcast is spoiler-friendly, so please be careful if you’re a spoiler-phobe! Quick guide: 0.00–6.45 – Introductions, how we got into Star Wars 6.45–10.20 – Warwick Davis in Episode VIII 10.20–16.42 – Adam Driver clarifies his comments on Episode VIII 16.42–19.50 – New Russian Rogue One poster 19.50–26.50 – Female leads testing for Han Solo movies 26.50–34.03 – Rogue Friday discussion 34.03–1.14.42 – Spotlight discussion on all things Rey in The Force Awakens 1.14.42–1.23.50 – It came from Reddit! A discussion of some information on Kyber crystals found in the new Ahsoka novel. 1.23.50–1.35.56 – Question on the upcoming release of The Force Awakens on 3D blu-ray, and what we’re expecting from it. 1.35.56–1.45.40 – A question on the use of holochrons in The Clone Wars and Rebels, and whether there is any possibility of this mythology being touched upon in the sequel trilogy, especially in relation to Rey and Kylo. 1.45.40–1.58.08 – A question on Rey’s potential relationship with Luke, and whether he will be a kind of father figure to her. If you want to see what else we get up to in the world of Star Wars or submit a question for next time, you can find Rachael on Tumblr here: http://starwarsnonsense.tumblr.com/ And Kirsty on Tumblr here: http://bastila-bae.tumblr.com/ You can also find Rachael’s essays and analyses collected at her Wordpress blog here: https://journalofthestarwars.wordpress.com/ Music credit: Trail of Tears - http://www.purple-planet.com/reflective/4583971306

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