Scavenger's Hoard: A Star Wars Podcast

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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