Star Wars Sessions

As we head into the year of The Mandalorian and Grogu, we're revisiting where it all began, Chapter One of The Mandalorian - the debut live action Star Wars TV series. We discuss our thoughts and feelings on the 2019 episode and its enduring magic. We also hear YOUR thoughts and answer some great Patreon questions....Support the show via Patreon at patreon.com/starwarssessions from as little as £2/$2/€2 a month and get loads of BONUS EPISODES! Find Star Wars Sessions on Instagram, X, Threads, Bluesky, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube. Contact us at hellothere@starwarssessions.co.ukIntro background music by Kfir Ochaion - remixed by Star Wars Sessions.For everything Sessions, head to starwarssessions.co.uk  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're looking ahead to 2026 in Star Wars which promises us our first movie in seven years with THE MANDALORIAN & GROGU, plus small screen treats such as MAUL: SHADOW LORD, AHSOKA SEASON TWO, and VISIONS: THE NINTH JEDI. We also discuss the publishing releases, video games, ongoing productions and more! Plus we hear YOUR thoughts and answer some great Patreon questions!Support the show via Patreon at patreon.com/starwarssessions from as little as £2/$2/€2 a month and get loads of BONUS EPISODES! Find Star Wars Sessions on Instagram, X, Threads, Bluesky, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube. Contact us at hellothere@starwarssessions.co.ukIntro background music by Kfir Ochaion - remixed by Star Wars Sessions.For everything Sessions, head to starwarssessions.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ANDOR Season 2, Star Wars Celebration Japan, hugging Diego Luna, Revenge of the Sith 20th anniversary, Matt being on wanted list, Star Wars Visions Volume 3, Tales of the Underworld - all this and more dropped in 2025 and we're looking back on the year that was in the galaxy far, far away in this (ever-so-slightly) shorter episode.Support the show via Patreon at patreon.com/starwarssessions from as little as £2/$2/€2 a month and get loads of BONUS EPISODES! Find Star Wars Sessions on Instagram, X, Threads, Bluesky, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube. Contact us at hellothere@starwarssessions.co.ukIntro background music by Kfir Ochaion - remixed by Star Wars Sessions.For everything Sessions, head to starwarssessions.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's been TEN YEARS since The Force Awakens was released amidst near-unprecedented hype, and we're looking back at the film, including our thoughts then, now, and the legacy of Episode VII. We also hear YOUR thoughts, and answer some great Patreon questions.Support the show via Patreon at patreon.com/starwarssessions from as little as £2/$2/€2 a month and get loads of BONUS EPISODES! Find Star Wars Sessions on Instagram, X, Threads, Bluesky, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube. Contact us at hellothere@starwarssessions.co.ukIntro background music by Kfir Ochaion - remixed by Star Wars Sessions.For everything Sessions, head to starwarssessions.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On December 5th 2025, Lucasfilm announced that the original cut of 1977's Star Wars (A New Hope) would be fully restored and released in 2027 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of its release, and we're discussing the huge news this week! We also hear YOUR thoughts on the matter and answer some excellent Patreon questions!Support the show via Patreon at patreon.com/starwarssessions from as little as £2/$2/€2 a month and get loads of BONUS EPISODES! Find Star Wars Sessions on Instagram, X, Threads, Bluesky, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube. Contact us at hellothere@starwarssessions.co.ukIntro background music by Kfir Ochaion - remixed by Star Wars Sessions.For everything Sessions, head to starwarssessions.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're looking back at Star Wars: SKELETON CREW one year after its release and discussing our opinions on the show now, including the highs, the lows, the glup's, and everything in between. We also hear YOUR thoughts and answer some excellent Patreon questions...Support the show via Patreon at patreon.com/starwarssessions from as little as £2/$2/€2 a month and get loads of BONUS EPISODES! Find Star Wars Sessions on Instagram, X, Threads, Bluesky, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube. Contact us at hellothere@starwarssessions.co.ukIntro background music by Kfir Ochaion - remixed by Star Wars Sessions.For everything Sessions, head to starwarssessions.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're discussing Star Wars Rebels senior writer Henry Gilroy's comments on Sabine Wren's Force-sensitivity in Ahsoka and whether he has a point. We're also discussing the "what if" of a Rian Johnson-led Episode IX, Jon Favreau's recent comments on The Mandalorian & Grogu, and MORE! We also hear YOUR thoughts and answer some wonderful Patreon questions.Support the show via Patreon at patreon.com/starwarssessions from as little as £2/$2/€2 a month and get loads of BONUS EPISODES! Find Star Wars Sessions on Instagram, X, Threads, Bluesky, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube. Contact us at hellothere@starwarssessions.co.ukIntro background music by Kfir Ochaion - remixed by Star Wars Sessions.For everything Sessions, head to starwarssessions.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have fun picking our favourite characters from each live-action Star Wars film - but we can only pick ONE per film. Is there room for Ben Quadinaros, Thamm, Klaud, etc? We also hear YOUR choices and answer some excellent Patreon questions! Support the show via Patreon at patreon.com/starwarssessions from as little as £2/$2/€2 a month and get loads of BONUS EPISODES! Find Star Wars Sessions on Instagram, X, Threads, Bluesky, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube. Contact us at hellothere@starwarssessions.co.ukIntro background music by Kfir Ochaion - remixed by Star Wars Sessions.For everything Sessions, head to starwarssessions.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We recently had the incredible opportunity to host two panels featuring cast members from Andor seasons one and two at the Smugglers Surrey Star Wars Weekend. The panels covered a range of topics, including the guests' experiences working on the show, behind-the-scenes production stories, the inherent secrecy of Star Wars projects, and even a few EXCLUSIVE pieces of news! We end the show by answering two excellent Patreon questions.Episode guests include: Alastair MacKenzie, Joplin Sibtain, Pierro Niel-Mee, Jonathan Rhodes, Ben Bailey Smith, Robert Emms, Anton Lesser, Jacob James Beswick, and Michael Jenn.Support the show via Patreon at patreon.com/starwarssessions from as little as £2/$2/€2 a month and get loads of BONUS EPISODES! Find Star Wars Sessions on Instagram, X, Threads, Bluesky, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube. Contact us at hellothere@starwarssessions.co.ukIntro background music by Kfir Ochaion - remixed by Star Wars Sessions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio

Volume 3 of Star Wars: Visions has arrived and we're discussing every episode and giving our spoiler-filled thoughts on each. We also discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the concept, hear YOUR thoughts, and answer an ace Patreon question!Support the show via Patreon at patreon.com/starwarssessions from as little as £2/$2/€2 a month and get loads of BONUS EPISODES! Find Star Wars Sessions on Instagram, X, Threads, Bluesky, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube. Contact us at hellothere@starwarssessions.co.ukIntro background music by Kfir Ochaion - remixed by Star Wars Sessions.For everything Sessions, head to starwarssessions.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're discussing the news that DAVID FINCHER wanted to create a Star Wars film set after Episode IX, but Lucasfilm said 'no thanks mate' (...another defunct Star Wars film coming out of the woodwork!?). Later, we talk about the 50th anniversary re-release of Star Wars: A New Hope on IMAX, and interview Chris Reiff from Hasbro about the latest figure announcements LIVE from MCM London Comic Con. We also answer a very cheeky Patreon question...Support the show via Patreon at patreon.com/starwarssessions from as little as £2/$2/€2 a month and get loads of BONUS EPISODES! Find Star Wars Sessions on Instagram, X, Threads, Bluesky, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube. Contact us at hellothere@starwarssessions.co.ukIntro background music by Kfir Ochaion - remixed by Star Wars Sessions.For everything Sessions, head to starwarssessions.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're discussing the news that Adam Driver & Steven Soderbergh pitched a Ben Solo standalone Star Wars film set after Episode IX, but Disney execs rejected the concept. We follow the movie talk with a walk down memory lane chatting our favourite Star Wars trailers. We also hear YOUR thoughts and read out some recent podcast reviews.Support the show via Patreon at patreon.com/starwarssessions from as little as £2/$2/€2 a month and get loads of BONUS EPISODES! Find Star Wars Sessions on Instagram, X, Threads, Bluesky, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube. Contact us at hellothere@starwarssessions.co.ukIntro background music by Kfir Ochaion - remixed by Star Wars Sessions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're discussing the RUMOURS of Mara Jade in Star Wars: Starfighter this week, as well as speculation regarding Ahsoka season two. There's also some chat about Echo Base Live, a tribute to Drew Struzan, and NEWS regarding GALAXYPALOOZA. We also hear YOUR thoughts and answer some great Patreon questions.Support the show via Patreon at patreon.com/starwarssessions from as little as £2/$2/€2 a month and get loads of BONUS EPISODES! Find Star Wars Sessions on Instagram, X, Threads, Bluesky, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube. Contact us at hellothere@starwarssessions.co.ukIntro background music by Kfir Ochaion - remixed by Star Wars Sessions.For everything Sessions, head to starwarssessions.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

He's back! Brendan Wayne joins the Sessions for the third time to discuss the upcoming The Mandalorian & Grogu and his experiences on set, what fans can expect and the differences between shooting for streaming and cinema. Brendan also chats the reception to Mando season three, his favourite episodes, and pays tribute to the late Carl Weathers. We also answer some great Patreon questions at the end.Support the show via Patreon at patreon.com/starwarssessions from as little as £2/$2/€2 a month and get loads of BONUS EPISODES! Find Star Wars Sessions on Instagram, X, Threads, Bluesky, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube. Contact us at hellothere@starwarssessions.co.ukIntro background music by Kfir Ochaion - remixed by Star Wars Sessions.For everything Sessions, head to starwarssessions.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are diving into what George Lucas's Sequel Trilogy would have looked like based on what the Maker himself has stated, other official sources, and the timeline from conception to Lucas leaving the project. We also hear YOUR thoughts and answer some great Patreon questions.Support the show via Patreon at patreon.com/starwarssessions from as little as £2/$2/€2 a month and get loads of BONUS EPISODES! Find Star Wars Sessions on Instagram, X, Threads, Bluesky, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube. Contact us at hellothere@starwarssessions.co.ukIntro background music by Kfir Ochaion - remixed by Star Wars Sessions.For everything Sessions, head to starwarssessions.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Luke is back this week, and we're discussing the new trailer that dropped for THE MANDALORIAN & GROGU! We go through the trailer, share our opinions and some early theories, and also discuss the key art that accompanied the trailer. We also hear YOUR thoughts, and answer a delicious Patreon question!Support the show via Patreon at patreon.com/starwarssessions from as little as £2/$2/€2 a month and get loads of BONUS EPISODES! Find Star Wars Sessions on Instagram, X, Threads, Bluesky, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube. Contact us at hellothere@starwarssessions.co.ukIntro background music by Kfir Ochaion - remixed by Star Wars Sessions.For everything Sessions, head to starwarssessions.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt is joined by Dave Dunne of The Collectors Guild this week to discuss the idea of ‘balance in the Force’. What did George Lucas intend it to mean? What do WE think it means? We also hear YOUR thoughts and answer some ace Patreon questions…Support the show via Patreon at patreon.com/starwarssessions from as little as £2/$2/€2 a month and get loads of BONUS EPISODES! Find Star Wars Sessions on Instagram, X, Threads, Bluesky, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube. Contact us at hellothere@starwarssessions.co.ukIntro background music by Kfir Ochaion - remixed by Star Wars Sessions.For everything Sessions, head to starwarssessions.co.ukJOIN The Collectors Guild on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/4016257985141391 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt is joined by Emma Jenkins this week to answer some of the questions we get asked frequently, including which planets we would live on in a galaxy far, far away, what changes we would make to the films, and more! ALSO included are interviews Matt and Luke conducted at Nerd Base with Richard Stride (Poggle the Lesser, Obi-Wan Kenobi Double in AOTC + ROTS), Paul Kasey (Admiral Raddus, Two Tubes, C'ai Threnalli), and James Taylor (Kylo Ren body double in the Sequels).Support the show via Patreon at patreon.com/starwarssessions from as little as £2/$2/€2 a month and get loads of BONUS EPISODES! Find Star Wars Sessions on Instagram, X, Threads, Bluesky, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube. Contact us at hellothere@starwarssessions.co.ukIntro background music by Kfir Ochaion - remixed by Star Wars Sessions.For everything Sessions, head to starwarssessions.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lucasfilm recently dropped the first OFFICIAL cast list for May 2027's Star Wars: Starfighter, and it includes some fantastic names! We review the announcements this week, offer some speculation, and discuss Simon Bird appearing on the same set as Ryan Gosling. We also take YOUR thoughts and answer some ace Patreon questions!Support the show via Patreon at patreon.com/starwarssessions from as little as £2/$2/€2 a month and get loads of BONUS EPISODES! Find Star Wars Sessions on Instagram, X, Threads, Bluesky, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube. Contact us at hellothere@starwarssessions.co.ukIntro background music by Kfir Ochaion - remixed by Star Wars Sessions.For everything Sessions, head to starwarssessions.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we answer YOUR "Would You Rather?" questions and have a blast doing so - from the serious to the absurd, we're here for them all. We also answer some fantastic Patreon questions, and it gets spicy...Support the show via Patreon at patreon.com/starwarssessions from as little as £2/$2/€2 a month and get loads of BONUS EPISODES! Find Star Wars Sessions on Instagram, X, Threads, Bluesky, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube. Contact us at hellothere@starwarssessions.co.ukIntro background music by Kfir Ochaion - remixed by Star Wars Sessions.For everything Sessions, head to starwarssessions.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.