Star Wars Sessions

Probably Britain's Greatest Star Wars Podcast.... Join Matt Hudson and Luke Bligh each week for in-depth Star Wars discussion, interviews, opinion, and banter as well as spicy listener contributions and galactic-themed games.

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.uk OH, and buy our sustainable merch here!

Intro 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.

Subscribe Listen in podnod RSS feed Show website

510 episodes
Updated Wednesday

Episodes510

Newest first

Aug 9, 2023 · 1 hr 38 min
WHO SHOT FIRST: A Han vs. Greedo Saga // #216
Since 1997, the debate has raged on as to who shot first in the now-infamous Cantina scene - was it Han Solo or was it Greedo? We look at the changes to the scene, George's reasonings, the actor's thoughts, and the general madness of it all. We also take YOUR thoughts, answer some naughty Patreon questions, and end on a Greedo-themed game... To join the Star Wars Sessions Fantasy Football League, use the link https://fantasy.premierleague.com/leagues/auto-join/rig7fc to enter your team! For all your Sessions needs, head to starwarssessions.co.uk // Find and support us on PATREON at patreon.com/starwarssessions // Don’t forget to rate, review, subscribe, and share! You can find us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and all the socials so come talk the Wars with us! We post polls, questions, and thoughts on both socials, and the results/comments are featured on the episodes as well // Send your voice messages to hellothere@starwarssessions.co.uk and we'll get them on the show // Catch the show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Audible, and all good podcast platforms // Thanks again for listening – your continued support is so appreciated by us. MTFBWY. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 2, 2023 · 1 hr 43 min
The Hollywood Strikes and Star Wars (WGA & SAG-AFTRA) // #215
Writers and actors are currently striking in order to receive fair pay and benefits. Until major studios rectify this, delays are inevitable, and we’re looking at how the upcoming Star Wars slate could potentially end up looking over the coming years. We also take YOUR opinions on your least anticipated upcoming projects, answer some filthy Patreon questions, and end on a game of ‘Not Just Kef Beers’... Donate to SAG-AFTRA: https://members.sagfoundation.org/donate Donate to Entertainment Community Fund: https://entertainmentcommunity.org/ Resources referenced: Dan Murrell: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpgB0NTp25M&t=773s // https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JaCxH0wDeNM Kristian Harloff: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbo2lfujdbc For all your Sessions needs, head to starwarssessions.co.uk // Find and support us on PATREON at patreon.com/starwarssessions // Don’t forget to rate, review, subscribe, and share! You can find us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and all the socials so come talk the Wars with us! We post polls, questions, and thoughts on both socials, and the results/comments are featured on the episodes as well // Send your voice messages to hellothere@starwarssessions.co.uk and we'll get them on the show // Catch the show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Audible, and all good podcast platforms // Thanks again for listening – your continued support is so appreciated by us. MTFBWY. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 26, 2023 · 1 hr 37 min
The Evolving LEGACY of STAR WARS REBELS // #214
With Ahsoka on the horizon and the return of the beloved Rebels crew, we're looking at the impact the series has had on Star Wars overall - including connections, potential upcoming nods, and more. We also take YOUR thoughts, answer some saucy Patreon questions, and end on a game of 'Pointless' Star Wars locations... For all your Sessions needs, head to starwarssessions.co.uk // Find and support us on PATREON at patreon.com/starwarssessions // Don’t forget to rate, review, subscribe, and share! You can find us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and all the socials so come talk the Wars with us! We post polls, questions, and thoughts on both socials, and the results/comments are featured on the episodes as well // Send your voice messages to hellothere@starwarssessions.co.uk and we'll get them on the show // Catch the show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Audible, and all good podcast platforms // Thanks again for listening – your continued support is so appreciated by us. MTFBWY. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 19, 2023 · 1 hr 43 min
Hyping The AHSOKA SHOW! // #213
Star Wars: Ahsoka is now one month away, and, finally, the Sessions hype train is leaving the station! We give our opinions on the trailers, the recent Empire magazine article, and our own thoughts, fears, and theories too. We also take YOUR opinions, answer some naughty Patreon questions, and end on a game of 'Ah-Quote-a Tano'... For all your Sessions needs, head to starwarssessions.co.uk // Find and support us on PATREON at patreon.com/starwarssessions // Don’t forget to rate, review, subscribe, and share! You can find us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and all the socials so come talk the Wars with us! We post polls, questions, and thoughts on both socials, and the results/comments are featured on the episodes as well // Send your voice messages to hellothere@starwarssessions.co.uk and we'll get them on the show // Catch the show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Audible, and all good podcast platforms // Thanks again for listening – your continued support is so appreciated by us. MTFBWY. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 12, 2023 · 1 hr 24 min
LONDON FILM AND COMIC CON 2023 // #212
This weekend, we hit London Film and Comic Con 2023 at Olympia London and, as usual, got stuck in. Aside from our booth in the Star Wars Zone and ad hoc Sunday panel, we had the pleasure of chatting with Ingvild Deila (Princess Leia in Rogue One), Danny Trejo (Rancor Keeper in The Book of Boba Fett), Robert Emms (Lonnie Jung in Andor), Jessica Henwick (Jess Pava in The Force Awakens), and Natalia Tena (Xi’an in The Mandalorian) - and what a blast it was! BUY DANI'S FANTASTIC STAR WARS T-SHIRTS AT https://www.etsy.com/shop/GlupShirto For all your Sessions needs, head to starwarssessions.co.uk // Find and support us on PATREON at patreon.com/starwarssessions // Don’t forget to rate, review, subscribe, and share! You can find us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and all the socials so come talk the Wars with us! We post polls, questions, and thoughts on both socials, and the results/comments are featured on the episodes as well // Send your voice messages to hellothere@starwarssessions.co.uk and we'll get them on the show // Catch the show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Audible, and all good podcast platforms // Thanks again for listening – your continued support is so appreciated by us. MTFBWY. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 5, 2023 · 1 hr 40 min
The Speeches of ANDOR S1 // #211
ANDOR has been rightly lauded for its exceptional writing and the speeches and monologues throughout season one highlighted this fact perfectly. We're listening and analyzing the speeches of Karis Nemik, Kino Loy, Luthen Rael, and Maarva Andor and eventually deciding on which was the most impactful for US. We also take YOUR thoughts, answer some naughty Patreon questions and end with an Andor-themed quiz... For all your Sessions needs, head to starwarssessions.co.uk // Find and support us on PATREON at patreon.com/starwarssessions // Don’t forget to rate, review, subscribe, and share! You can find us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and all the socials so come talk the Wars with us! We post polls, questions, and thoughts on both socials, and the results/comments are featured on the episodes as well // Send your voice messages to hellothere@starwarssessions.co.uk and we'll get them on the show // Catch the show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Audible, and all good podcast platforms // Thanks again for listening – your continued support is so appreciated by us. MTFBWY. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 28, 2023 · 1 hr 34 min
We Met DAISY RIDLEY!!! // #210
Fresh from the Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny premiere, we’re discussing our liaison with Harrison Ford, meeting DAISY RIDLEY, a quiet moment with Charles Dance, and more. We’re also discussing Andor season two filming back in London, a bit of Rogue One chat…it’s a chatty episode! We also answer some naughty Patreon questions and end on a pitchy audio game… For all your Sessions needs, head to starwarssessions.co.uk // Find and support us on PATREON at patreon.com/starwarssessions // Don’t forget to rate, review, subscribe, and share! You can find us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and all the socials so come talk the Wars with us! We post polls, questions, and thoughts on both socials, and the results/comments are featured on the episodes as well // Send your voice messages to hellothere@starwarssessions.co.uk and we'll get them on the show // Catch the show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Audible, and all good podcast platforms // Thanks again for listening – your continued support is so appreciated by us. MTFBWY. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 23, 2023 · 27 min
SWS Extra - INDIANA JONES SESSIONS: The Dial of Destiny Non-Spoiler Review ft. Fantha Tracks
Our NON-SPOILER review and reaction to INDIANA JONES & THE DIAL OF DESTINY is here! Alongside Mark and Matt from Fantha Tracks, we discuss our immediate thoughts on the fifth and final Indy flick... For all your Sessions needs, head to starwarssessions.co.uk // Find and support us on PATREON at patreon.com/starwarssessions // Don’t forget to rate, review, subscribe, and share! You can find us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and all the socials so come talk the Wars with us! We post polls, questions, and thoughts on both socials, and the results/comments are featured on the episodes as well // Send your voice messages to hellothere@starwarssessions.co.uk and we'll get them on the show // Catch the show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Audible, and all good podcast platforms // Thanks again for listening – your continued support is so appreciated by us. MTFBWY. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 21, 2023 · 1 hr 35 min
STAR WARS FILM SLATE CHANGED // #209
It hasn't been long since the announcement of three new Star Wars films, but already they are facing schedule changes. We look into the possible reasons why, discuss the dates themselves and look at some of the recent rumours swirling around each new film. We also take YOUR thoughts, answer some naughty Patreon questions, and end on an AUDIO-FILLED game... For all your Sessions needs, head to starwarssessions.co.uk // Find and support us on PATREON at patreon.com/starwarssessions // Don’t forget to rate, review, subscribe, and share! You can find us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and all the socials so come talk the Wars with us! We post polls, questions, and thoughts on both socials, and the results/comments are featured on the episodes as well // Send your voice messages to hellothere@starwarssessions.co.uk and we'll get them on the show // Catch the show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Audible, and all good podcast platforms // Thanks again for listening – your continued support is so appreciated by us. MTFBWY. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 14, 2023 · 1 hr 44 min
Obi-Wan Kenobi...ONE YEAR ON! // #208
It's been a whole year since Obi-Wan Kenobi ended? WHAT?! Well it's true and we're looking back on the show and giving our thoughts and opinions on the show, the characters, legacy, and more! We also take YOUR thoughts, answer some cheeky Patreon questions, and end on a Kenobi quiz... For all your Sessions needs, head to starwarssessions.co.uk // Find and support us on PATREON at patreon.com/starwarssessions // Don’t forget to rate, review, subscribe, and share! You can find us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and all the socials so come talk the Wars with us! We post polls, questions, and thoughts on both socials, and the results/comments are featured on the episodes as well // Send your voice messages to hellothere@starwarssessions.co.uk and we'll get them on the show // Catch the show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Audible, and all good podcast platforms // Thanks again for listening – your continued support is so appreciated by us. MTFBWY. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 7, 2023 · 1 hr 22 min
Cavan Scott, Paul Fry & Double LIVE Sessions from Portsmouth Comic Con 2023 // #207
Portsmouth Comic Con 2023 has been and gone and we were invited to the ace event over the past weekend! We had a cheeky chat with Cavan Scott (The High Republic, et al), artist Paul Fry (Han & Chewie, Return of the Jedi: Max Rebo), the team at Express FM, and ended with a LIVE quiz from the event's main stage! It was a naughty one... For all your Sessions needs, head to starwarssessions.co.uk // Find and support us on PATREON at patreon.com/starwarssessions // Don’t forget to rate, review, subscribe, and share! You can find us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and all the socials so come talk the Wars with us! We post polls, questions, and thoughts on both socials, and the results/comments are featured on the episodes as well // Send your voice messages to hellothere@starwarssessions.co.uk and we'll get them on the show // Catch the show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Audible, and all good podcast platforms // Thanks again for listening – your continued support is so appreciated by us. MTFBWY. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 31, 2023 · 1 hr 39 min
The LEGACY of Return of the Jedi - 40 Years On // #206
Return of the Jedi recently celebrated its 40th anniversary and we're looking at the legacy of the Original Trilogy's finale. We also take YOUR thoughts, answer some dirty Patreon questions, and end on a ROTJ-themed quiz For all your Sessions needs, head to starwarssessions.co.uk // Find and support us on PATREON at patreon.com/starwarssessions // Don’t forget to rate, review, subscribe, and share! You can find us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and all the socials so come talk the Wars with us! We post polls, questions, and thoughts on both socials, and the results/comments are featured on the episodes as well // Send your voice messages to hellothere@starwarssessions.co.uk and we'll get them on the show // Catch the show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Audible, and all good podcast platforms // Thanks again for listening – your continued support is so appreciated by us. MTFBWY. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 24, 2023 · 1 hr 33 min
THREE NEW STAR WARS MOVIES!!! // #205
It's been over a month since the announcement of THREE new Star Wars movies, and now is the time for us to discuss them. Including clips directly from the Celebration panel, we're diving into the upcoming movies from James Mangold, Dave Filoni, and Sharmeen Obain-Chinoy covering the Dawn of the Jedi, the Mandoverse culmination, and the New Jedi Order! We also take YOUR thoughts, answer some naughty Patreon questions, and end of another game of "Kiss, Marry, Kill" For all your Sessions needs, head to starwarssessions.co.uk // Find and support us on PATREON at patreon.com/starwarssessions // Don’t forget to rate, review, subscribe, and share! You can find us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and all the socials so come talk the Wars with us! We post polls, questions, and thoughts on both socials, and the results/comments are featured on the episodes as well // Send your voice messages to hellothere@starwarssessions.co.uk and we'll get them on the show // Catch the show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Audible, and all good podcast platforms // Thanks again for listening – your continued support is so appreciated by us. MTFBWY. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 17, 2023 · 1 hr 38 min
THE ACOLYTE...A Closer Look // #204
Star Wars Celebration saw the first REAL news and footage from THE ACOLYTE! We're diving into what was said by Leslye Headland - including audio clips from the event - plus our hype levels and we talk about the TRAILER itself. We also take YOUR thoughts, answer some dirty Patreon questions, and end on a game of "Kiss, Marry, Kill..." For all your Sessions needs, head to starwarssessions.co.uk // Find and support us on PATREON at patreon.com/starwarssessions // Don’t forget to rate, review, subscribe, and share! You can find us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and all the socials so come talk the Wars with us! We post polls, questions, and thoughts on both socials, and the results/comments are featured on the episodes as well // Send your voice messages to hellothere@starwarssessions.co.uk and we'll get them on the show // Catch the show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Audible, and all good podcast platforms // Thanks again for listening – your continued support is so appreciated by us. MTFBWY. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 10, 2023 · 1 hr 33 min
Unwrapping Star Wars Visions Volume 2 // #203
Star Wars Visions is back with Volume 2 and encompasses stories from animation studios across the globe! We're reviewing each episode and giving our thoughts on the season as a whole, comparisons to Volume 1, and discussing a potential Volume 3. We also take YOUR thoughts, answer some delicious Patreon questions, and end on a game of Top Trumps... For all your Sessions needs, head to starwarssessions.co.uk // Find and support us on PATREON at patreon.com/starwarssessions // Don’t forget to rate, review, subscribe, and share! You can find us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and all the socials so come talk the Wars with us! We post polls, questions, and thoughts on both socials, and the results/comments are featured on the episodes as well // Send your voice messages to hellothere@starwarssessions.co.uk and we'll get them on the show // Catch the show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Audible, and all good podcast platforms // Thanks again for listening – your continued support is so appreciated by us. MTFBWY. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 3, 2023 · 1 hr 41 min
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Review // #202
Cal Kestis and the Mantis crew are BACK in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor and we are dropping our NON-SPOILER review of the game! Is it on par with Fallen Order? Is it better? Is it the best Star Wars game ever? Is it Greezy money, baby? Check this out and find out. We also take YOUR thoughts, answer a batch of naughty Patreon questions and end on a game of 5 for 5... BIG thanks to EA for providing review copies of the game. For all your Sessions needs, head to starwarssessions.co.uk // Find and support us on PATREON at patreon.com/starwarssessions // Don’t forget to rate, review, subscribe, and share! You can find us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and all the socials so come talk the Wars with us! We post polls, questions, and thoughts on both socials, and the results/comments are featured on the episodes as well // Send your voice messages to hellothere@starwarssessions.co.uk and we'll get them on the show // Catch the show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Audible, and all good podcast platforms // Thanks again for listening – your continued support is so appreciated by us. MTFBWY. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 26, 2023 · 1 hr 53 min
The Mandalorian Season 3 Review! // #201
Now that The Mandalorian season three's story has been told, we're looking back at the season as a whole - the highs, lows, and everything in between! We also hear YOUR thoughts, answer some naughty Patreon questions, and end on a game of "The Anagramdalorian"... For all your Sessions needs, head to starwarssessions.co.uk // Find and support us on PATREON at patreon.com/starwarssessions // Don’t forget to rate, review, subscribe, and share! You can find us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and all the socials so come talk the Wars with us! We post polls, questions, and thoughts on both socials, and the results/comments are featured on the episodes as well // Send your voice messages to hellothere@starwarssessions.co.uk and we'll get them on the show // Catch the show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Audible, and all good podcast platforms // Thanks again for listening – your continued support is so appreciated by us. MTFBWY. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 21, 2023 · 1 hr 27 min
The Collectors Guild: CELEBRATION SPECIAL! // #5
The Guild returns with Luke Bligh(walker) and Dave Dunne covering all the latest Star Wars collecting-related releases & announcements from Star Wars Celebration Europe 2023 - including a cheeky LIVE interview with Hasbro team members Patrick Schneider and Chris Reiff on the Celebration show floor. For all your Sessions needs, head to starwarssessions.co.uk // Send your voice messages to hellothere@starwarssessions.co.uk and we'll get them on the show // Find and support us on PATREON at patreon.com/starwarssessions // Don’t forget to rate, review, subscribe, and share! You can find us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and all the socials so come talk the Wars with us! We post polls, questions, and thoughts on both socials, and the results/comments are featured on the episodes as well // Catch the show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Audible, and all good podcast platforms // Thanks again for listening – your continued support is so appreciated by us. MTFBWY. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 19, 2023 · 1 hr 15 min
Mandalorian Recap - Chapter 24: The Return
IT'S THE SEASON FINALE AND WE ARE LIVE! FRESH out of the Lucasfilm special screening in London, we’re giving our SPOILER-FILLED thoughts and opinions on Chapter 24 “THE RETURN”... For all your Sessions needs, head to starwarssessions.co.uk // Find and support us on PATREON at patreon.com/starwarssessions // Don’t forget to rate, review, subscribe, and share! You can find us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and all the socials so come talk the Wars with us! We post polls, questions, and thoughts on both socials, and the results/comments are featured on the episodes as well // Send your voice messages to hellothere@starwarssessions.co.uk and we'll get them on the show // Catch the show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Audible, and all good podcast platforms // Thanks again for listening – your continued support is so appreciated by us. MTFBWY. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 14, 2023 · 1 hr 40 min
LIVE FROM STAR WARS CELEBRATION 2023 // #200
We went LIVE at Star Wars Celebration with our panel on the Holonet Stage and HERE is the panel itself! We discuss the big drops and reveals from SWC and get the audience involved too - as always. ALSO, our Bib's Bash live appearance and quiz is included alongside some very special messages commemorating our 200th episode... For all your Sessions needs, head to starwarssessions.co.uk // Find and support us on PATREON at patreon.com/starwarssessions // Don’t forget to rate, review, subscribe, and share! You can find us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and all the socials so come talk the Wars with us! We post polls, questions, and thoughts on both socials, and the results/comments are featured on the episodes as well // Send your voice messages to hellothere@starwarssessions.co.uk and we'll get them on the show // Catch the show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Audible, and all good podcast platforms // Thanks again for listening – your continued support is so appreciated by us. MTFBWY. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.