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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Nov 6, 2020 · 44 min
Mandalorian Recap - Chapter 10: The Passenger
Our SPOILER HEAVY recap of The Mandalorian Chapter Ten: The Passenger is here. We’re discussing the pros and cons of this episode, how it fits into the series and what’s next for the characters in the story. 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 Apple Podcasts, Spotify 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.
Nov 4, 2020 · 1 hr 52 min
The Mando Q&A // #88
We're loving living in this Mando world and this week we took YOUR questions about The Mandalorian - Chapter Nine and the series as a whole. Baby Yoda, Fett, Vanth, Sorgen, Spotchka. It's all here and so much more plus we end on a good old game of Star Wars trivia... 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 Apple Podcasts, Spotify 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.
Oct 30, 2020 · 42 min
Mandalorian Recap - Chapter 9: The Marshal
Season 2 of The Mandalorian is here and with it brings our first SPOILER HEAVY episode of Mandalorian Recap. We’re diving into Chapter Nine: The Marshal and revelling in the Mando goodness. We discuss what we liked, what didn’t work and where in the galaxy could we go next? 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 Apple Podcasts, Spotify 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.
Oct 28, 2020 · 1 hr 8 min
Sessions Against Cancer // #87
We had the pleasure of being joined by Iain Ward this week - Iain has been diagnosed with stage three brain cancer and is on the show to discuss his love of Star Wars and to promote the incredible fundraising effort he is undertaking over the next few years all in support of cancer research. We also find out what YOUR favourite Star Wars one liners are and end with some spicy roleplaying To support Iain on his journey go to curecancerordietrying.com/about-us - there you will find out all the info and links for donating to this wonderful cause 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 sws@whatiwatchedtonight.co.uk and we'll get them on the show. Catch the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and many more. Thanks again for listening – your continued support is so appreciated by us. Those spicy graphics by Isaac Pevy @ https://dovetail.design. MTFBWY. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 26, 2020 · 53 min
Roundtable Sessions - Mando S2 Hype with Ken Napzok and Jamie Stangroom
The Roundtable is back and this time we're joined by returning legends Ken Napzok (Why We Love Star Wars, ForceCenter, Jedi Council...) and Jamie Stangroom (The Empire Strikes Door, starwars.com, BBC...) to tap into some Mandalorian Season 2 hype and discuss our hopes, fears, predictions and more ahead of the highly-anticipated second season 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 sws@whatiwatchedtonight.co.uk and we'll get them on the show. Catch the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and many more. Thanks again for listening – your continued support is so appreciated by us. Those spicy graphics by Isaac Pevy @ https://dovetail.design. MTFBWY. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 21, 2020 · 1 hr 26 min
Is Return Of The Jedi The Weakest Of The OT? // #86
It rounded off one of the greatest trilogies of the mall, but, is Return of the Jedi the weakest film in the Original Trilogy? Critics think so and many fans do too so we thought we'd explore why this could be and give our own thoughts and opinions on the subject as well. Plus we take YOUR thoughts and end with 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 (@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 sws@whatiwatchedtonight.co.uk and we'll get them on the show. Catch the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and many more. Thanks again for listening – your continued support is so appreciated by us. Those spicy graphics by Isaac Pevy @ https://dovetail.design. MTFBWY. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 14, 2020 · 1 hr 20 min
The Bestoon Bulletin // #85
We're joined once again by the Legend of Leaking, Welsh royalty Bespin Bulletin to talk about speculation and theories surrounding upcoming Star Wars projects covering various formats and we hear the legendary story of Ochi of Bestoon. We also take YOUR thoughts on our discussion points once more and end with a telephone-based 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 sws@whatiwatchedtonight.co.uk and we'll get them on the show. Catch the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and many more. Thanks again for listening – your continued support is so appreciated by us. Those spicy graphics by Isaac Pevy @ https://dovetail.design. MTFBWY. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 7, 2020 · 1 hr 17 min
Star Wars: Squadrons...First Thoughts // #84
The latest offering from EA Star Wars is here! Star Wars: Squadrons dropped recently and we've been playing it ever since release date - so we decided to give our first impressions and opinions on it plus take YOUR initial thoughts on it too. 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 sws@whatiwatchedtonight.co.uk and we'll get them on the show. Catch the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and many more. Thanks again for listening – your continued support is so appreciated by us. Those spicy graphics by Isaac Pevy @ https://dovetail.design. MTFBWY. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 30, 2020 · 1 hr 17 min
The Genius Of Ralph McQuarrie // #83
Following the sad passing of Star Wars concept artist Ron Cobb, we decided to pay tribute to Ron and also dive into the work of the man who gave us Star Wars as we know it visually, Ralph McQuarrie. We discuss how it all began, our favourite pieces of McQuarrie's work and the enduring legacy of the man himself - plus we take YOUR thoughts and end with an interesting Star Wars personality test... 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 sws@whatiwatchedtonight.co.uk and we'll get them on the show. Catch the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and many more. Thanks again for listening – your continued support is so appreciated by us. Those spicy graphics by Isaac Pevy @ https://dovetail.design. MTFBWY. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 23, 2020 · 1 hr 25 min
The Mandalorian Trailer Talk // #82
Having had time to sit with, rewatch, reflect on and draw more from The Mandalorian Season 2 trailer, we're diving further into it this week looking at what may be hiding it plain sight, theories, speculation and Gamorrean legs too - plus we take YOUR thoughts and end with another game of "Hang Droid" 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 sws@whatiwatchedtonight.co.uk and we'll get them on the show. Catch the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and many more. Thanks again for listening – your continued support is so appreciated by us. Those spicy graphics by Isaac Pevy @ https://dovetail.design. MTFBWY. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 16, 2020 · 1 hr 26 min
Daisy's Dropping Bombs and The Mando Returns // #81
Daisy Ridley dropped the least surprising news this millennium in a recent interview with Josh Gad, we got our first look at The Mandalorian Season 2 plus some Star Wars Squadrons goodness too - and we're here to discuss it all! Plus we take YOUR thoughts and end with a game of Hang Droid... * Recorded pre-Mando trailer release* 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 sws@whatiwatchedtonight.co.uk and we'll get them on the show. Catch the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and many more. Thanks again for listening – your continued support is so appreciated by us. Those spicy graphics by Isaac Pevy @ https://dovetail.design. MTFBWY. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 15, 2020 · 33 min
Our Mandalorian Season 2 Trailer Reaction
The trailer for The Mandalorian Season Two is here! We're discussing it in this spicy episode, looking back over all of its goodness PLUS hear our LIVE reaction to the trailer upon first viewing 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 sws@whatiwatchedtonight.co.uk and we'll get them on the show. Catch the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and many more. Thanks again for listening – your continued support is so appreciated by us. Those spicy graphics by Isaac Pevy @ https://dovetail.design. MTFBWY. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 9, 2020 · 1 hr 18 min
Finn - A Big Deal? // #80
John Boyega spoke with GQ recently about his experiences working on Star Wars and the decisions regarding the character of Finn - so we're discussing just that in this episode. We also hear from YOU regarding the comments and end with a Yoda-based 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 sws@whatiwatchedtonight.co.uk and we'll get them on the show. Catch the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and many more. Thanks again for listening – your continued support is so appreciated by us. Those spicy graphics by Isaac Pevy @ https://dovetail.design. MTFBWY. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 2, 2020 · 1 hr 32 min
Patreon Snipps & A Million Likes // #79
We're dropping some spicy Patreon tapas this week with previews of the exclusive shows on offer over at patreon.com/starwarssessions - Journal of Luke Blighwalker, Jibba Jabba with Jabba the Hud and Pubcasts. Also, we're chatting with Jake Tracey who has an Instagram challenge and a plea for all Star Wars fans - so go and help Jake, you're his only hope! Plus we hear from the greatest listeners in the galaxy in the Bantina and end with a game of "Guess the Lightsaber Colour" For all your Sessions needs, head to starwarssessions.co.uk // Find and support us on PATREON at patreon.com/starwarssessions // Buy spicy SWS merch at teepublic.com/user/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 sws@whatiwatchedtonight.co.uk and we'll get them on the show. Catch the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and many more. Thanks again for listening – your continued support is so appreciated by us. Those spicy graphics by Isaac Pevy @ https://dovetail.design. MTFBWY. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 26, 2020 · 1 hr 25 min
Our Top Lightsaber Battles // #78
Get your laser swords out because this week we're discussing lightsaber battles throughout Star Wars - including animated and some Fallen Order - plus we reveal OUR Top 3 battles too (there may be a surprise or two). Also, we take YOUR thoughts on the subject and end with a game of Revenge of the Dad Jokes For all your Sessions needs, head to starwarssessions.co.uk // Find and support us on PATREON at patreon.com/starwarssessions // Buy spicy SWS merch at teepublic.com/user/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 sws@whatiwatchedtonight.co.uk and we'll get them on the show. Catch the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and many more. Thanks again for listening – your continued support is so appreciated by us. Those spicy graphics by Isaac Pevy @ https://dovetail.design. MTFBWY. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 19, 2020 · 1 hr 26 min
The 1977 // #77
Imagine being around in 1977 (and 1978) when STAR WARS dropped!? We're discussing that this week as well as George Lucas, the studio and production issues and, of course, the release of the movie including some awesome archival audio clips. Plus we take YOUR special memories on this and we the old naff Star Wars jokebook makes another appearance for our game this week. Spicy. For all your Sessions needs, head to starwarssessions.co.uk // Find and support us on PATREON at patreon.com/starwarssessions // Buy spicy SWS merch at teepublic.com/user/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 sws@whatiwatchedtonight.co.uk and we'll get them on the show. Catch the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and many more. Thanks again for listening – your continued support is so appreciated by us. Those spicy graphics by Isaac Pevy @ https://dovetail.design. MTFBWY. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 12, 2020 · 1 hr 31 min
The Story of Rey Skywalker // #76
"I'm Rey Skywalker." From Jakku scavenger to becoming the last Jedi, we're discussing the interesting story of Rey Skywalker through the sequel trilogy and canon - including the ups and downs. Plus we take YOUR thoughts and end with a game of "Rey or Nay". For all your Sessions needs, head to starwarssessions.co.uk // Find and support us on PATREON at patreon.com/starwarssessions // Buy spicy SWS merch at teepublic.com/user/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 sws@whatiwatchedtonight.co.uk and we'll get them on the show. Catch the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and many more. Thanks again for listening – your continued support is so appreciated by us. Those spicy graphics by Isaac Pevy @ https://dovetail.design. MTFBWY. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 5, 2020 · 1 hr 18 min
The Origins Of The Chosen One // #75
Ani? Lil Ani? The origins of the Chosen One have long been a mystery - comic nods here, Palps quotes there, Shmi stories aplenty - so we're looking into what we know and discussing how the Chosen One came to be and was the prophecy fulfilled. We take YOUR thoughts as per plus we end with a game of "what Ani said next" For all your Sessions needs, head to starwarssessions.co.uk // Find and support us on PATREON at patreon.com/starwarssessions // Buy spicy SWS merch at teepublic.com/user/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 sws@whatiwatchedtonight.co.uk and we'll get them on the show. Catch the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and many more. Thanks again for listening – your continued support is so appreciated by us. Those spicy graphics by Isaac Pevy @ https://dovetail.design. MTFBWY. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 29, 2020 · 1 hr 15 min
News From The Galaxy // #74
The galaxy far, far away has been delivering news, rumours and speculation aplenty this week - Disney+ is giving us a Lando show? A Maul and Qi'ra show? Publishing news from Comic Con@Home. Star Wars Squadrons BETA testing. TIE Marauders? All of it is being discussed this week and more in the first ever LIVE recording of the Sessions (live in person, not in broadcast!) For all your Sessions needs, head to starwarssessions.co.uk // Find and support us on PATREON at patreon.com/starwarssessions // Buy spicy SWS merch at teepublic.com/user/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 sws@whatiwatchedtonight.co.uk and we'll get them on the show. Catch the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and many more. Thanks again for listening – your continued support is so appreciated by us. Those spicy graphics by Isaac Pevy @ https://dovetail.design. MTFBWY. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 22, 2020 · 1 hr 35 min
Luminous Beings Are We // #73
Do or do not, there is no try. Luke and Yoda together in The Empire Strikes Back delivered some of cinema's greatest moments and certainly ranks as one of the greatest sequences in the history of Star Wars. We discuss the scenes, their impact on the saga and us. their magic and mysticism and so much more. Plus we take YOUR thoughts and end on a game of reviews... For all your Sessions needs, head to starwarssessions.co.uk // Find and support us on PATREON at patreon.com/starwarssessions // Buy spicy SWS merch at teepublic.com/user/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 sws@whatiwatchedtonight.co.uk and we'll get them on the show. Catch the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and many more. Thanks again for listening – your continued support is so appreciated by us. Those spicy graphics by Isaac Pevy @ https://dovetail.design. MTFBWY. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.