681 - Is Darth Vader Really the Future of Star Wars?
Cantina Cast: Star Wars Podcast
Release Date: 09/08/2026
689 - One Last Lesson: Why Anakin Still Needs To Teach Ahsoka
Cantina Cast: Star Wars Podcast
Why Anakin STILL Needs to Teach Ahsoka | The Lesson Isn't Over Why has Anakin Skywalker returned as Ahsoka Tano’s Master...and what does he still need to teach his former Padawan? Anakin’s return in Ahsoka gave us one of the most important moments in their relationship: “Live…or die.” But what if that wasn’t the end of Anakin’s lesson? Albert and Chris take a deep dive into Anakin and Ahsoka’s relationship and ask whether Anakin has returned simply because Ahsoka needs her Master or because Anakin Skywalker still has unfinished business of his own.... Hosts @albertmpadilla...
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688 - Fix It or Order 66 It: Return of the Jedi, EditDroid Footage (Patreon Preview)
Cantina Cast: Star Wars Podcast
A forgotten piece of Lucasfilm history… and 30 minutes of RAW Return of the Jedi footage! Albert & Chris go back to the early 1980s to explore EditDroid, the groundbreaking nonlinear editing system developed by Lucasfilm that helped point the way toward the future of digital film editing. We'll also be dig into roughly 30 minutes of raw Return of the Jedi footage discovered on a LaserDisc associated with an EditDroid demonstration at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Convention in 1984. Alternate takes. Unfinished footage. Behind-the-scenes glimpses of Return of the Jedi...
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687 - EPISODE X...IT'S HAPPENING
Cantina Cast: Star Wars Podcast
It’s happening! STAR WARS: EPISODE X is taking shape and the Skywalker Saga may not be over after all. Albert, Chris, and Kirsty are LIVE tonight to break down the huge reports surrounding the next chapter of Star Wars on the big screen. Jon Watts, director of the Tom Holland Spider-Man trilogy and co-creator of Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, is attached to direct the first film in Simon Kinberg’s new Star Wars trilogy, with Kinberg writing the screenplay. Daisy Ridley is also expected to return as Rey in some capacity. But that may not even be the biggest part of this story. The new films are...
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686 - Fix It or Order 66: Return of the Jedi Deleted Scenes (Patreon Preview)
Cantina Cast: Star Wars Podcast
Albert & Chris round out the original trilogy "Fix It or Order 66?" series of episodes with Return of the Jedi! What became of the "Lost Rebels"? What was Jerjerrod’s conflict? And would Luke assembling his lightsaber on Tatooine have changed the build up and final lightsaber reveal? The guys answer all this and more this week's Patreon preview episode! Hosts @albertmpadilla (ALL) @the.chris.atx (IG), @thechrisatx (TikTok) Pre-roll music by nojah1999 - eat your heart out, Pete Townsend. Support the Cantina Cast Feedback and Promotion Website: Subscribe on YouTube: ...
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685 - Road to Celebration, Part 4: Autos and Photos
Cantina Cast: Star Wars Podcast
Heading to Star Wars Celebration 2027 in Los Angeles and hoping to score autographs or photo ops with your favorite Star Wars celebrities? We’ve got you covered! Albert, Chris, and our SWC Crew return for Road to Celebration 2027, Part 4: Autos and Photos, breaking down the latest Star Wars celebrities announced for Celebration 2027 and everything you need to know about getting autographs and taking photos with the guests. Joining us will be members of the Star Wars Celebration Discord community and experienced Celebration veterans who have navigated autograph and photo-op lines at multiple...
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684 - Fix It or Order 66 It? The Empire Strikes Back Deleted Scenes (Patreon Preview)
Cantina Cast: Star Wars Podcast
Albert & Chris keep the original trilogy “Fix It or Order 66” going by analyzing all of the deleted scenes from The Empire Strikes Back next! Join the guys as they decide whether to keep (fix it) or kill (Order 66 it) these scenes and what they’d change if anything in this Patreon Preview! Hosts @albertmpadilla (ALL) @the.chris.atx (IG), @thechrisatx (TikTok) Pre-roll music by nojah1999 - eat your heart out, Pete Townsend. Support the Cantina Cast Feedback and Promotion Website: Subscribe on YouTube: Email: Follow us on BlueSky: Follow us on Threads: ...
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683 - Fix It...Or Order 66 It? A New Hope Deleted Scenes (Patreon Preview)
Cantina Cast: Star Wars Podcast
Back by popular demand, it's "Fix It...Or Order 66 It?" Join Albert & Chris in this Patreon Preview as they discuss and analyze the deleted scenes from A New Hope and weigh in on whether they should have stayed on the cutting room floor or not! Hosts @albertmpadilla (ALL) @the.chris.atx (IG), @thechrisatx (TikTok) Pre-roll music by nojah1999 - eat your heart out, Pete Townsend. Support the Cantina Cast Feedback and Promotion Website: Subscribe on YouTube: Email: Follow us on BlueSky: Follow us on Threads: Follow us on Twitter Like us on Facebook: ...
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682 - Lucas Museum of Narrative Art - Weekend Opening Recap
Cantina Cast: Star Wars Podcast
We (well, Chris, anyway) spent TWO DAYS inside the Lucas Museum….original Star Wars costumes, an N-1 Starfighter, incredible art, exclusive merch, the Skywalker Grill…and one frustrating surprise. Here’s what you need to know before visiting. Hosts @albertmpadilla (ALL) @the.chris.atx (IG), @thechrisatx (TikTok) Pre-roll music by nojah1999 - eat your heart out, Pete Townsend. Support the Cantina Cast Feedback and Promotion Website: Subscribe on YouTube: Email: Follow us on BlueSky: Follow us on Threads: Follow us on Twitter Like us on Facebook: ...
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681 - Is Darth Vader Really the Future of Star Wars?
Cantina Cast: Star Wars Podcast
Is Darth Vader really the future of Star Wars or is it finally time for someone new to become the face of the galaxy? With Hayden Christensen returning as Anakin Skywalker in Ahsoka Season 2, Albert and Kirsty ask what his resurgence means for the future of Star Wars. Should Anakin remain at the center of Star Wars and serve as a bridge for the next generation of fans or finally make room for someone new? Hosts @albertmpadilla @DarkKnightRebel Pre-roll music by nojah1999 - eat your heart out, Pete Townsend. Support the Cantina Cast Feedback and Promotion Website: Subscribe on...
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680 - Galaxy's Edge: Echoes of the Empire 4 & 5 Breakdown (Patreon Preview)
Cantina Cast: Star Wars Podcast
Albert & Chris finish out the Galaxy's Edge: Echoes of the Empire series with a full breakdown of issues 4 & 5 in this Patreon Preview. Han returns to the team after Return of the Jedi with a cameo from Hondo Ohnaka while Luke & Leia finally reveal what the ancient Force relic actually is! Hosts @albertmpadilla (ALL) @the.chris.atx (IG), @thechrisatx (TikTok) Pre-roll music by nojah1999 - eat your heart out, Pete Townsend. Support the Cantina Cast Feedback and Promotion Website: Subscribe on YouTube: Email: Follow us on BlueSky: Follow us on Threads: ...
info_outlineIs Darth Vader really the future of Star Wars or is it finally time for someone new to become the face of the galaxy? With Hayden Christensen returning as Anakin Skywalker in Ahsoka Season 2, Albert and Kirsty ask what his resurgence means for the future of Star Wars. Should Anakin remain at the center of Star Wars and serve as a bridge for the next generation of fans or finally make room for someone new?
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- @albertmpadilla
- @DarkKnightRebel
Pre-roll music by nojah1999 - eat your heart out, Pete Townsend.
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