Scavenger's Hoard: A Star Wars Podcast

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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