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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Aug 16, 2019 · 26 min
SWS Extra - Blighday Night Special
It's the end of the week and we have a Blighday Night Special to give to you. Luke and his brother, Sir Cabbage himself (James), took to the road to shoot the galactic breeze, have some cheeky trivia and grab a McDonald's - nice Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese. Settle back and join the Bligh Guys in their Bligh Fighter through Basildon. TGIB. 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. MTFBWY. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 14, 2019 · 1 hr 18 min
The Soundtrack To Our Lives // #25
The Essex Falcon is back to full health and the lads are back. We're talking John Williams and his majestic scores this time, including our favourites and YOURS too! Plus book and Blu-Ray news too as well as some poetry and our mystery game. We're coaxium charged and ready to go, jump aboard and join the ride.... 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. MTFBWY. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 7, 2019 · 38 min
SWS Extra - Trivia #2 - Alderaanian Rose
Ukraine's finest export, Alderaanian Rose, came aboard the Essex Falcon to take on the SWS Trivia challenge in this second round. The rules are simple. Ten questions. Ten seconds to answer. Was Rose strong with the Force? Listen and find out. Why not play along and you how well you did also. 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. MTFBWY. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 6, 2019 · 29 min
SWS Extra - Trivia #1 - Don Boring
In the first SWS Trivia episode, Don Boring - AKA Obi Don Kenobi - stepped up to the plate. The rules are simple. Ten questions. Ten seconds to answer. Was Don strong with the Force? Listen and find out. Why not play along and you how well you did also. 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. MTFBWY. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 31, 2019 · 1 hr 24 min
Rebels Revisited // #24
This week, we are talking Star Wars Rebels including our favourite moments and episodes. Also, a bit of Jon Favreau, Kevin Smith, pink short shorts guy, all of YOUR contributions, a slice of poetry and some marvellous new features too! 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. MTFBWY. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 24, 2019 · 1 hr 25 min
The Jar Jar Inquiry // #23
This week, Matt and Luke are talking about a Star Wars LEGEND - it's time for Jar Jar Binks! The lads discuss the Gungan in full and get YOUR thoughts too - plus all the usual goodness including the latest news and canon character spotlight. COme aboard the Essex Falcon once again because we're cool enough to pull the ears off a Gundark. Weesa so smilen to seein yousa! 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. MTFBWY. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 19, 2019 · 8 min
SWS Extra - Thrawn: Treason Review (Non-Spoiler)
Matt gives his thoughts and opinions on Timothy Zahn's Thrawn: Treason, the latest novel in the nu-canon Thrawn trilogy. It's all non-spoiler, so fear not if you haven't read the novel yet. Thanks to Penguin Random House and Star Wars Books UK for the advance copy. 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. MTFBWY. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 17, 2019 · 1 hr 21 min
Sith Troopers and a Sheev Surprise? // #22
The red masks are off and Matt and Luke are back again to shoot the galactic breeze! This week we talk Sith Troopers, Rise of the Resistance, Diego Luna plus just WHERE did that piece of Death Star land from The Rise of Skywalker trailer? Add in YOUR contributions, canon character spotlight, Star Wars Poetry and Watto and you have a show! Forget the droid attack on the Wookiees and come aboard the Essex Falcon once again and join the journey! 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. MTFBWY. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 11, 2019 · 30 min
SWS Extra - Chattin' Galaxy's Edge with Jenmarie
Matt sat down with Jenmarie from anakinandhisangel.com to discuss the experience of being at Galaxy's Edge before the crowds turn up. Jenmarie talks about the atmosphere, the experience, Smuggler's Run, the assorted shops plus that marvellous looking food and drink - including those Ronto Wraps! It's a great chat with a great fan! Find Jenmarie on Twitter (@acrossthestars) and Instagram (@anakinandhisangel) 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. MTFBWY. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 10, 2019 · 1 hr 29 min
Hello There, Sequel Era! // #21
Hello there! (General Kenobi!) Matt and Luke are back again and this time they’re talking the Sequel Era/New Era. The lads discuss their personal favourite moments, scenes or specific imagery from the four released movies and boy did it feel good. Plus we have your marvellous contributions as ever AND there’s MORE Daisy (which is always a good thing), Galaxy’s Edge attendances and a bit of comic news too. Jump aboard the Essex Falcon with us, but ya…might wanna buckle up (baby) ‘cos it’s about to get spicy in here. 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. MTFBWY. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 3, 2019 · 1 hr 26 min
Daisy, Dooku and You // #20
How do you Dooku? The lads are back to shoot that galactic breeze! We're talking Daisy Ridley, international Star Wars translations, Dooku, character development and a singing seal too! Plus, canon character spotlight, Star Wars Poetry and YOUR messages and opinions as well! Drop some coaxium in your tea and jump aboard the Essex Falcon for our latest journey. 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. MTFBWY. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 26, 2019 · 1 hr 53 min
The One With Michelle, Snoke and the BBC // #19
Hello there! On this week's episode, Matt and Luke are talking NEW Lucasfilm Live Action SVP Michelle Rejwan, some Snoke backstory, Mark Hamill's lack of filter, low-budget Daisy plus take YOUR wonderful voice messages, questions and theories. Add a dash of Canon Character Spotlight, Star Wars Poetry PLUS our BBC interview and you get another belter so jump onboard the Essex Falcon and shoot that galactic breeze with us! 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. MTFBWY. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 19, 2019 · 1 hr 51 min
Hope, Love, Family...and Mace Windu? // #18
It’s a new week and a new episode! Matt and Luke are back and talking Celebration 2020, Jedi: Fallen Order, Mace Windu (or don’t), plus a little bit of #MakeSolo2Happen and some first-hand Galaxy’s Edge accounts. ALSO, we hear what brings YOU back to Star Wars time and time again. Sprinkle in some Canon Character Spotlight and Star Wars Poetry and you’ve got yourself a fine lookin’ show! 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. MTFBWY. (Awesome piano medley by Sonya Belousova) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 12, 2019 · 1 hr 41 min
The Rise of Speculation // #17
Jabba the Hud and Blighlo Ren are back and this week we are doing what Star Wars fans do worst - speculating and theorising! The lads have sourced some of the best and worst The Rise of Skywalker theories from across the web and attempt to comprehend or champion the ideas. There's also discussion on Ron Howard, General Leia, America's Got Talent, Jedi: Fallen Order GAMEPLAY and also YOUR theories too. Canon Character Spotlight and Star Wars Poetry take the show home so jump aboard the Essex Falcon and join the fun. 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. MTFBWY. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 5, 2019 · 1 hr 31 min
Batuu Calling // #16
Anyone fancy a trip to Batuu? Matt and Luke do! The guys discuss the opening of Galaxy’s Edge over at Disneyland, California – including that great opening ceremony and what to expect from the colossal land as well as angry Admiral Ackbar and an all-night rave at the Lars Homestead. Add in Canon Character Spotlight and a TON of awesome listener contributions and what a show we have for you! 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. MTFBWY. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 29, 2019 · 2 hr 7 min
Vanity Fair Delivers the Goods // #15
Matt and Luke are settling into Pasaana for this latest episode! The guys dive right into the Vanity Fair article and images, those KOTOR rumours, Galaxy’s Edge, the #MakeSolo2Happen campaign and get some insight into Disney+ from a Kent legend. Stay on target, post about TLJ bashing elsewhere and grab a Fuzzy Tauntaun drink – time to PUNCH IT! 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, Podcoin and many more. 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, 2019 · 1 hr 28 min
Questions, Questions, Questions... // #14
The galactic geezers are back again with another force-bending show. This time around it’s all about YOU – the guys are taking your questions and voice messages for the entire show and boy oh boy were there some good ones! Disney+, sequel trilogy quotes, our Star Wars football XI, the Falcon in IX, Benioff & Weiss backlash, broom boy and Yoda impressions make up just some of the incredible moments within the show, all thanks to the greatest listeners in the galaxy. Also, The Phantom Menace turns 20 and John Williams likes The Rise of Skywalker…so far. 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, Podcoin and many more. Thanks again for listening – your continued support is so appreciated by us. MTFBWY. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 14, 2019 · 1 hr 39 min
Talkin' The Mandalorian // #13
Luke is back again this week so the band is back together for this latest episode! We're talking all things THE MANDALORIAN including our hopes and fears, also some of yours too, and what we DO know and talk THAT footage from Celebration. Plus we discuss the announcement regarding new SW movies, Vader vs Kenobi 2019, Natalie Portman on the Prequels and more. Of course, no show would be complete without Sessions Socials and Canon Character Spotlight - and there may or may not be a surprise game thrown at one of the guys too...(there is). So grab your roasted Kowakian Monkey Lizard and come join us in shootin' the galactic breeze.... 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, Podcoin and many more. Thanks again for listening – your continued support is so appreciated by us. MTFBWY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 7, 2019 · 1 hr 29 min
Canon Novels and Krennic = Senate?! // #12
Luke is sunning himself on Savareen so Matt is driving solo - but no one's ever really gone...In this canon novel special, Matt talks his favourites plus takes ALL of your choices and messages too. Luke delivers a stunning segment from the beyond too that’s as entertaining as it is awesome – with a little help from his padawan. Of course, Canon Character Spotlight is there too as well as a tribute to the late, great Peter Mayhew. Jump aboard as we shoot the galactic breeze once more and find out if Krennic is the senate.... 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, Podcoin and many more. Thanks again for listening – your continued support is so appreciated by us. MTFBWY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 1, 2019 · 1 hr 23 min
Mark Hamill - Tease or Troll? // #11
Is Mark Hamill a joker or a very naughty boy? Did we really have a missed opportunity? Matt and Luke discuss exactly that in this week’s episode – with help from your comments and voice messages! We’re also talking Galaxy’s Edge, Lando and Leia in The Rise of Skywalker, do JJ and Rian get along and is Palpatine actually Luke Skywalker?!? Yes, you read that correctly. Jump aboard and join the ride! 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, Podcoin and many more. Thanks again for listening – your continued support is so appreciated by us. MTFBWY. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.