390: ANDOR - Gritty, Grown-up Star Wars
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Release Date: 09/21/2022
554: MAUL - SHADOW LORD Deep Dive & mid-season Analysis
Skywalking Through Neverland: Keeping the Star Wars Magic Alive
There is no shortage of Star Wars content in 2026, and right now all eyes are on Maul: Shadow Lord. In this episode, we dive into the midpoint of the season (Episodes 1–6) and explore how the story is unfolding, especially through the insights we learned from our recent roundtable with voice actors Sam Witwer and Gideon Adlon. We explore Devon’s internal struggle, Maul’s influence, and whether he’s manipulating her into becoming something far more dangerous. We’ve had so many YouTube comments, and one of the main questions we want to address is the connection between Devon Izara and...
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553: LiningUp Charity Bash Recap!
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After months of planning, our LiningUp.net Mandalorian and Grogu Charity Kick-Off Bash brought our Star Wars community together for one unforgettable day at Scum & Villainy Cantina! The goal - to raise $2,500 for Starlight Children’s Foundation, helping kids in need. Did we do it?? With trivia, charity raffles, a silent auction, and games like Force Feud and Draw Wars, our friends and fans showed up in full force to support the Starlight Children's Foundation and LiningUp.net. From tauntaun escorts and Mandalorian cosplayers to an animatronic Grogu and incredible Star Wars prizes, the...
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552: Inside MAUL: SHADOW LORD with Sam Witwer & the Creative Team
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We go behind the scenes (spoiler-free!) of Maul: Shadow Lord with voice actors Sam Witwer (Darth Maul) and Gideon Adlon (Devon), along with executive producers Athena Yvette Portillo and Matt Michnovetz (writer), and supervising director Brad Rau as they break down how this bold new Star Wars series came together. Sam Witwer get candid about evolving Darth Maul, while Gideon Adlon shares what it’s like stepping into Star Wars for (almost) the first time. Plus, the creative team dives into the story, themes, and the painterly, cinematic animation style that sets this series apart. ...
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551: DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN Season 2 Breakdown
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On this daring episode, we break down DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN Season 2, starting with a quick refresher on Season 1—because let’s face it, these Marvel Disney+ shows can be dense. We revisit where the key characters left off and where they stand as this new season begins. From there, we share a spoiler-free review of the full season, focusing on the character dynamics that drive the story—from Matt and Karen’s renewed partnership to the unsettling relationships within Fisk’s inner circle. We dig into Buck’s influence over the young and impressionable Daniel, and the tension Bullseye...
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350: Skywalking Into The Future!
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All your upcoming events—in one place. From conventions and charity fundraisers to Star Wars gatherings, 2026 is already shaping up to be incrediblel. We’ve announced things here and there, but now we have more details and more specifics, so much that we needed to devote an entire episode so we can keep track as well. Ready? Let’s go Skywalking into the future… WonderCon — March 27–29 (Anaheim) We’re excited to officially announce our happening Friday, March 27 from 9–10 PM in Room 209 at the Anaheim Convention Center. Come test your knowledge, hang out with fellow fans, and...
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549: LiningUp for The Mandalorian and Grogu!
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March is here, which means The Mandalorian and Grogu is getting closer to its big May 22nd release! In this episode, we’re joined by from for some major reveals you won’t want to miss. The tradition of fans lining up for a new Star Wars film stretches back decades. In 1980, Terri Hardin camped outside the Egyptian Theatre for The Empire Strikes Back. The practice grew even bigger during the prequel era and continued through 2015’s Star Wars: The Force Awakens and the sequel trilogy. Now, as The Mandalorian and Grogu prepares to hit theaters, that fan tradition is about to ignite once...
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548: Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics #58 "SUNDOWN"
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In this episode, we’re diving into Classic Marvel Star Wars Comic Issue #58: “Sundown.” Originally released in January 1982, Sundown is a great episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation! It’s more science than fantasy, as Princess Leia teams up with R2-D2 and C-3PO to launch a daring experiment designed to hide the Rebel fleet inside the chromosphere of a star. Yes, you heard that right. While the fleet faces potential incineration, Luke Skywalker, Lando Calrissian, and Chewbacca travel to the ominously named world of Bazarre in search of a shadowy contact. Will the Rebel fleet melt?...
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547: Mandalorian Trailer and Toy Fair Merch!
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It’s another HUGE week for The Mandalorian & Grogu! Did the new trailer deliver everything you were hoping for? James Burns () joins us to break down the biggest moments, including surprise character reveals, Sigourney Weaver’s role as Colonel Ward, and a “revenge” storyline that has us wondering. At the time of recording, James had just wrapped all four days at . This isn’t your typical fan convention, it’s an industry-only showcase offering an exclusive first-look (and some they were sworn to secrecy) at the year’s biggest merchandise launches. James shares insights from...
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546: In Defense of THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU Super Bowl Spot
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By now you’ve probably seen the and you have an opinion. In this episode, we break down our reactions, explore what may have led Lucasfilm and Disney to make such a bold creative choice, read listener comments, and deliver a detailed deep-dive analysis. In the weeks leading up to Super Bowl 60, fans expected a traditional trailer packed with story clues. Instead, we got something completely unexpected: a cinematic parody inspired by the legendary Budweiser commercials. The 36-second spot, narrated by the iconic Sam Elliott and directed by Jon Favreau, opens on a sleigh racing across a...
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545: Milestone Anniversaries with Kevin Reitzel
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This episode is a celebration of film and TV milestone anniversaries with special guest Kevin Reitzel, co-founder of the . Together, we reflect on the films, TV shows, and music that shaped our fandoms and continue to inspire audiences decades later. Sarah reflects on classics like West Side Story (65 years), An American Tail (40 years), and Hook (35 years), sharing personal memories surrounding each film. Kevin reveals how Aliens (40 years) and Highlander (40 years) brought him and his wife together! He also shares his love of Independence Day (30 years) and The Muppet Show (50 years). ...
info_outlineAre you ready for ANDOR?? This 4th live-action Star Wars series airs the first three episodes on September 21, 2022, and we've been waiting almost two months to share our review with you!! We hope to answer a very important question - whether to cuss or not in the Star Wars universe.
This episode is broken up into two sections - the first is a spoiler-free section that contains an overview of the series, plus the various characters and places to know before you watch. This section also contains part of a Roundtable interview with Adria Arjona, who plays Bix Caleen. She shares some great insight into her character and the town of Ferrix. At 40:43, we get into the spoiler discussion which contains major plot points for the first three episodes. So make sure to listen only after you've watched all three.
ANDOR Synopsis
Created by Academy Award and BAFTA-nominated writer/director/producer Tony Gilroy, ANDOR takes place around five years before ROGUE ONE. This series answers the question: How does Cassian become a Rebel hero? ANDOR follows both the Rebel cells and Imperial Security officers to show what the galaxy and people were like between REVENGE OF THE SITH and A NEW HOPE. It's an era filled with danger, deception, and intrigue.
Kathleen Kennedy, Tony Gilroy, Sanne Wohlenberg (“Chernobyl”), Diego Luna and Michelle Rejwan are the executive producers of the series.
Character Round-Up
Cassian Andor (Diego Luna)
A refugee from the planet Kenari, he has made his home on Ferrix for several years. Ferrix is a small blue-collar planet with a really strong community. It is not part of the Empire. Cassian owes money to everybody, he has a string of ex-girlfriends, and his mom is on his case all the time because he has not lived up to his potential.
Maarva Andor (Fiona Shaw)
She is a motherly figure in Cassian's life. She has been a prosperous businesswoman on Ferrix and now she is respected but aging. Cassian is a disappointment to her.
B2-EMO (or “B”)
Maarva and Cassian's boxy droid companion, with the ability to shrink in size.
Bix Caleen (Adria Arjona)
Bix owns a salvage yard on Ferrix, and also has had a romantic history with Cassian. Though it’s clear they are ex’s, they still care about each other. She's hard-working, handy, and strong.
Luthen Rael (Stellan Skarsgard)
He is part of a Rebel Cell with Mon Mothma, and both disguise themselves as someone else to get by in heavily Imperial places like Coruscant. According to Tony Gilroy, Luthen "is the master puppeteer of our show. He is the character that links many characters, and he comes at the revolution with an incredible intensity."
Mon Mothma (Genevieve O’Reilly)
She is an Imperial senator, working her way into becoming the Rebel leader we know from RETURN OF THE JEDI and other series and films. This series allows us to explore what she is like in her day-to-day life. Her home on Coruscant, how she is a very public figure with a very private secret of supporting the Rebellion.
Syril Carn (Kyle Soller)
Syril is Deputy Inspector for the corporate authority on Morlana One. A Pre-Mor employee that takes great pride in his job and his uniform. His journey will lead him to be the primary antagonist for Cassian.
Dedra Meero (Denise Goff)
Dedra is an ambitious Supervisor with the Imperial Security Bureau (ISB). Her main focus is to find patterns of Rebel activity and subvert them. She is also a primary antagonist for Cassian.
ANDOR Places and Planets
Pre-Mor Security
This security firm oversees the planet of Ferrix, among others. Before the Empire has complete occupation, they will use the current security and police infrastructure already in place. One of the supervisors is Syril Karn (the main antagonist) who really wants to prove himself to the Empire and capture Cassian, but things don’t always go his way.
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