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.

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Jun 29, 2022 · 1 hr 42 min
Roundtable Sessions - Obi-Wan Kenobi Chit Chat!
Time to look back at the entire (first?) season of Obi-Wan Kenobi and we’re joined by some of the UK’s finest – Jamie Stangroom (The Geeknd), Mark Newbold (Fantha Tracks), and Isaac Pevy (BOB the Podcast) - to breakdown the season and all of its glories and failures. 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 24, 2022 · 1 hr 43 min
Planning For Celebration 2023! // #166
London calling! Now that we know Celebration is coming home, we’re looking ahead to the event and giving some tips and advice on getting the most out of your London Celebration experience. We also take YOUR thoughts, answer some spicy Patreon questions and end on a Star Wars Celebration 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 (@starwarssession) and Instagram (@starwarssessions) 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 22, 2022 · 1 hr 45 min
Obi-Wan Kenobi Recap - Part VI
We have reached the FINALE of Obi-Wan Kenobi and hasn’t time flown by? Here is our SPOILER-FILLED recap of the final episode, Part VI...covering the good and maybe not so good elements... 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 (@starwarssession) and Instagram (@starwarssessions) 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 15, 2022 · 1 hr 13 min
Obi-Wan Kenobi Recap - Part V
It's game day! The penultimate episode of Obi-Wan Kenobi is here and we're giving our SPOILER-filled thoughts and opinions on Part V... 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 (@starwarssession) and Instagram (@starwarssessions) 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 10, 2022 · 1 hr 42 min
The World Reacts To Obi-Wan Kenobi // #165
What did the world think of the Obi-Wan Kenobi series at the halfway point? We're here to dive in and find out. We're looking at the critic reviews, what the fans think also, and, of course, giving out two cents on the series also. We also take YOUR thoughts, answer some spicy Patreon questions, and end on some more Fighting Talk... 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 (@starwarssession) and Instagram (@starwarssessions) 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 8, 2022 · 1 hr 19 min
Obi-Wan Kenobi Recap - Part IV
Another week, another Obi-Wan Kenobi episode. We're giving our spoiler-filled thoughts and opinions on Part IV and looking ahead to what could occur in the final two episodes... 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 (@starwarssession) and Instagram (@starwarssessions) 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 3, 2022 · 1 hr 55 min
Roger Christian Joins The Sessions // #164
We were honoured to be joined by Academy Award-winning set decorator Roger Christian - the man responsible for creating the 'lived-in' look of the galaxy as well as the lightsaber, DL-44 blaster, R2-D2, landspeeder, blue milk, and SO MUCH MORE!! Roger delivered great anecdotes and memories of working on A New Hope (plus Return of the Jedi and The Phantom Menace) and with George Lucas as well as diving into his fantastic documentary Galaxy Built on Hope. We also take YOUR thoughts and end on a BBC Radio x Sessions excerpt. 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 (@starwarssession) and Instagram (@starwarssessions) 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 1, 2022 · 1 hr 22 min
Obi-Wan Kenobi Recap - Part III
We are now halfway through Obi-Wan Kenobi and we're discussing Part III in our FULL spoiler review... 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 (@starwarssession) and Instagram (@starwarssessions) 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 30, 2022 · 41 min
SWS Extra - Screen Signers by the Sea 2022
Matt headed to Southend-on-Sea recently for the first Screen Signers by the Sea convention organised by Ross Sambridge and Chris Bunn. He had a chat with Chris as well as Pam Rose (Leesub Sirln - A New Hope), Mike Edmonds (Logray - Return of the Jedi), Matt Tyler (Wookiee - Solo), and David Stone (Wioslea - A New Hope, Will Scotian - The Empire Strikes Back, Keyan Farlander - Return of the Jedi). 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 (@starwarssession) and Instagram (@starwarssessions) 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 27, 2022 · 2 hr 22 min
Obi-Wan Kenobi Recap - Parts I & II
HELLO THERE! Obi-Wan Kenobi is FINALLY here and we are discussing Parts I and II in this SPOILER FILLED review... 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 (@starwarssession) and Instagram (@starwarssessions) 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 26, 2022 · 44 min
ANDOR TRAILER REACTION! Mando Madness, Lekku, & Skeleton Crew... // Star Wars Celebration - Day One
STAR WARS CELEBRATION IS HERE!! We're reacting to the Andor trailer, The Mandalorian S3 news, the Skeleton Crew announcement, Ahsoka's lekku, and MORE! 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 (@starwarssession) and Instagram (@starwarssessions) 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 25, 2022 · 1 hr 42 min
Hello There: The Journey of Obi-Wan Kenobi // #163
From padawan to Force Ghost and everything in between, Obi-Wan Kenobi is certainly one of the greatest characters in Star Wars. In the final days leading up to the Kenobi series, we're looking at his journey (so far...) from start to finish - and what a trip it is. We also take YOUR thoughts, answer some ace Patreon questions, and end on some Fighting Talk... 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 (@starwarssession) and Instagram (@starwarssessions) 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 22, 2022 · 29 min
SWS Extra - Brotherhood Spoiler Review
Mike Chen's Brotherhood novel has dropped and Matt is here to give his spoiler thoughts and opinions on the latest canon novel! 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 (@starwarssession) and Instagram (@starwarssessions) 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 18, 2022 · 1 hr 47 min
45 Years On...Star Wars Through The Decades // #162
It’s time to celebrate forty-five years of Star Wars! We’re looking back at the franchise decade-by-decade and how the series has changed along the way. We also take YOUR thoughts, answer some naughty Patreon questions, and end on a music chart-themed 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 (@starwarssession) and Instagram (@starwarssessions) 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 13, 2022 · 1 hr 3 min
SWS Extra - Nerd Base Star Wars Weekend 2022
Matt headed to Nerd Base, the greatest geek shop in the galaxy, to cover their Star Wars Weekend event once again and grabbed interviews with the wonderful Mike Quinn (Nien Nunb), Trevor Butterfield (Bossk, Lieutenant Blount), and Kenny-Lee (Stormtrooper, Dark Priest, Mud Trooper). Amongst these are discussions with cosplayers and Sessions squad members - and some questionable Wookie impressions to boot... 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 (@starwarssession) and Instagram (@starwarssessions) 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 11, 2022 · 1 hr 53 min
KENOBI Trailer Talk and Galaxy's Edge Non-Spoiler Review! // #161
Guess who's back, back again, Blighlo's back! Luke has returned to deliver a non-spoiler review and discussion on his adventures at Galaxy's Edge and we're also giving our thoughts on the latest Obi-Wan Kenobi trailer that dropped on May 4th! We also take YOUR thoughts, answer some naughty Patreon questions and end on a statistic-themed 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 (@starwarssession) and Instagram (@starwarssessions) 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 4, 2022 · 1 hr 20 min
Max Lloyd-Jones Joins The Sessions (Luke Skywalker / Lieutenant Reed) // #160
Max Lloyd-Jones, the man behind Luke Skywalker in The Mandalorian S2 and The Book of Boba Fett's Lieutenant Reed, joins us to talk THAT moment in Mando from the call to the end result and everything in between. We also chat some Boba, Star Wars in general, Essex partying, and more. Max is an absolute KING. We also take YOUR thoughts, answer some spicy questions and end on a German-themed telephone 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 (@starwarssession) and Instagram (@starwarssessions) 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 27, 2022 · 1 hr 52 min
A New Game, A New Composer... // #159
THIS WEEK, in Luke's Galaxy's Edge-fuelled absence, Matt is joined by Bespin Bulletin to discuss the news that Amy Hennig is back in the Lucasfilm squad with a new game! We're also chatting Natalie Holt's appointment as Kenobi composer, Andor amendments, The Acolyte delays and more! We also hear YOUR thoughts and answer some spicy Patreon questions! Find Bespin at bespinbulletin.com and @BespinBulletin on Twitter and Instagram. 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 (@starwarssession) and Instagram (@starwarssessions) 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 20, 2022 · 1 hr 44 min
"It's Not A Story The Jedi Would Tell You"...A Deep Dive // #158
Did you ever hear the tragedy of Darth Plagueis the Wise? We’re glad we did as we’re analysing the infamous Opera Scene from Revenge of the Sith, its impact on the film, Prequel Trilogy, and the saga overall as well as many other factors. We also take YOUR opinions, answer some spicy Patreon questions, and end on an Opera Scene-themed 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 (@starwarssession) and Instagram (@starwarssessions) 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 13, 2022 · 1 hr 46 min
Celebration Buzz & LEGO Love // #157
Star Wars Celebration 2022 news is dropping and we're reacting to the latest panels and how they could influence the event's direction. We're also chatting LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga and Luke has some thoughts on it...! We also take YOUR opinions, answer some naughty Patreon questions and end on a Yub Nub-themed 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 (@starwarssession) and Instagram (@starwarssessions) 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.