The Resistance Broadcast: Star Wars Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Will the Star Wars Sequel Trilogy Age Well? Oct 21, 2021

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Time has been an ally to the Star Wars prequel trilogy which has been redeemed over the years in they eyes of many fans. So we decided to speculate on whether time will be as kind to the sequel trilogy?! We also talk about other topics like - Will Natalie Portman appear in the Obi-Wan Kenobi series? And we close things out by featuring a bunch of your tweets in our segment #ResistanceTransmissions. The Resistance base is open to all, so please spread the word about our Star Wars podcast and join us! Listen or watch below, and make sure to subscribe free to the show on your preferred platform!

Kumail Nanjiani Has a Big Role in ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ Series Oct 18, 2021

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The Obi-Wan Kenobi Disney Plus series is set to debut in 2022, and now that the show has wrapped, actors are being asked about their experience. We talk about Kumail Nanjiani's comments regarding his unknown character, and try to put pieces together though we may have more questions now than ever! We also give our takes on other Star Wars news including the latest in the War of the Bounty Hunters comics, the future of Star Wars Visions, Carl Weathers on The Mandalorian season 3 production, and more! The Resistance base is open to all, so please spread the word about our Star Wars podcast and join us! Make sure to subscribe free to the show on your preferred platform!

Why Do We Love the Millennium Falcon? Oct 14, 2021

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Many ships have entered the Star Wars galaxy since the first film in 1977, but for some reason one ship still captures the hearts of generations of fans, the Millennium Falcon. We discuss why decades later, the fastest hunk of junk in the galaxy is still beloved above all. We also tackle several other topics in Will of the Force like - Will we ever see a live action Force-ghost Kanan Jarrus? We close things out by featuring your tweets in #ResistanceTransmissions! The Resistance base is open to all, so please spread the word about our Star Wars podcast and join us! Please be sure to subscribe/follow to the show free on your preferred platform!

Big Things Heading Our Way In ‘The Book of Boba Fett’ Oct 11, 2021

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The Book of Boba Fett arrives in two months, and as we await a trailer, we break down the exciting SWNN exclusive about a specific scene in the show. We also discuss the new slate of canon books coming next year that will expand upon story points from The Rise of Skywalker, and what that could mean about the legacies of certain characters like Lando! The Resistance base is open to all, so please spread the word about our Star Wars podcast and join us! Please be sure to subscribe free to the show on your preferred platform!

Why Is Star Wars Canon So Sacred? Oct 07, 2021

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Star Wars canon is a sacred level of "true" storytelling held in higher regard than most other franchises, but why? We discuss the foundation of canonical Star Wars dating back to the tone set by George Lucas and how that has carried over into today. We also give our takes on other topics in our segment Will of the Force like - Will Darth Vader kill a Jedi on screen in the Obi-Wan Kenobi series? The Resistance base is open to all, so please spread the word about our Star Wars podcast and join us! Make sure to subscribe free to the show on your preferred platform!

Pros and Cons of Fan Casting Actors in Star Wars Oct 04, 2021

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The term is called "fancasting" and it is when fans rally around the idea of a specific actor/actress they feel should play a particular upcoming role in TV or film. There are pros and cons to fancasting, and we cite recent examples from Star Wars (like Mena Massoud as Ezra or Lucy Lawless as Cara Dune) to represent both sides of the coin regarding the social media phenomenon. We also talk about other stories like James Bond himself, Daniel Craig, looking back on his experience playing a stormtrooper in Star Wars. The Resistance base is open to all, so spread the word about our Star Wars podcast and join us! Please be sure to subscribe free to the show on your preferred platform!

Let's Talk About 'The Book of Boba Fett' Oct 01, 2021

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The countdown to The Book of Boba Fett has begun and we give our takes on the show's December 29 start date as well as the new poster revealed for the series! We also speculate on the reported 11 Star Wars series Lucasfilm plans to release on Disney Plus over the next few years, talk about the Galaxy of Sounds, and we answered your live submitted questions on the show! The Resistance base is open to all, so spread the word about our Star Wars podcast and join us! Please be sure to subscribe free to the show on your preferred platform!

Ewan McGregor Confident Fans Will Like ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ Series Sep 27, 2021

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Ewan McGregor is confident fans will like his upcoming Obi-Wan Kenobi Disney Plus series, and we get into why fans should trust the veteran actor. We also give our thoughts on Star Wars Visions and discuss our favorite episodes of the new series, talk the latest updates on The Mandalorian season 3, and more! The Resistance base is open to all, so spread the word about our Star Wars podcast and join us! Please make sure to subscribe free to the show on your preferred platform!

12 Most Unintentionally Funny Moments in Star Wars Sep 23, 2021

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Star Wars is very, very funny but sometimes when it doesn't mean to be! We have put together a list of the 12 most unintentionally funny moments in Star Wars. We also discuss several other topics in our segment Will of the Force like -If Episode X is made, will it feature newly created or previously unreleased John Williams music? That and more including your tweets in #ResistanceTransmissions! The Resistance base is open to all, so spread the word about our Star Wars podcast and join us! Listen or watch below, and make sure to subscribe free to the show on your preferred platform!

Sung Kang Playing a Jedi or Inquisitor in ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’? Sep 20, 2021

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Sung Kang revealed his character wields a lightsaber in the upcoming 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' series, the question is will he be a Jedi or an Inquisitor? We discuss that and more including Lawrence Kasdan directing a six-part docuseries on George Lucas and ILM. Our takes on those and all of the latest Star Wars news, plus we brought back your submitted questions in #AskTheResistance! The Resistance base is open to all, so spread the word about our Star Wars podcast and join us! Please be sure to subscribe free to the show on your preferred platform!