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!

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Nov 12, 2025 · 1 hr 58 min
ANDOR Cast Discussion MEGASODE // #318
We recently had the incredible opportunity to host two panels featuring cast members from Andor seasons one and two at the Smugglers Surrey Star Wars Weekend. The panels covered a range of topics, including the guests' experiences working on the show, behind-the-scenes production stories, the inherent secrecy of Star Wars projects, and even a few EXCLUSIVE pieces of news! We end the show by answering two excellent Patreon questions. Episode guests include: Alastair MacKenzie, Joplin Sibtain, Pierro Niel-Mee, Jonathan Rhodes, Ben Bailey Smith, Robert Emms, Anton Lesser, Jacob James Beswick, and Michael Jenn. 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 Intro background music by Kfir Ochaion - remixed by Star Wars Sessions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 5, 2025 · 1 hr 31 min
STAR WARS: VISIONS VOLUME 3 REVIEW // #317
Volume 3 of Star Wars: Visions has arrived and we're discussing every episode and giving our spoiler-filled thoughts on each. We also discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the concept, hear YOUR thoughts, and answer an ace Patreon question! 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 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.
Oct 29, 2025 · 1 hr 7 min
DAVID FINCHER Almost Made a Star Wars? Plus Interview with Hasbro's CHRIS REIFF // #316
We're discussing the news that DAVID FINCHER wanted to create a Star Wars film set after Episode IX, but Lucasfilm said 'no thanks mate' (...another defunct Star Wars film coming out of the woodwork!?). Later, we talk about the 50th anniversary re-release of Star Wars: A New Hope on IMAX, and interview Chris Reiff from Hasbro about the latest figure announcements LIVE from MCM London Comic Con. We also answer a very cheeky Patreon question... 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 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.
Oct 22, 2025 · 1 hr 39 min
"The Hunt for Ben Solo" AXED & Our Favourite Star Wars Trailers! // #315
We're discussing the news that Adam Driver & Steven Soderbergh pitched a Ben Solo standalone Star Wars film set after Episode IX, but Disney execs rejected the concept. We follow the movie talk with a walk down memory lane chatting our favourite Star Wars trailers. We also hear YOUR thoughts and read out some recent podcast reviews. 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 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.
Oct 15, 2025 · 1 hr 34 min
MARA JADE, Star Wars Rumours, & Galaxypalooza // #314
We're discussing the RUMOURS of Mara Jade in Star Wars: Starfighter this week, as well as speculation regarding Ahsoka season two. There's also some chat about Echo Base Live, a tribute to Drew Struzan, and NEWS regarding GALAXYPALOOZA. We also hear YOUR thoughts and answer some great Patreon questions. 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 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.
Oct 8, 2025 · 1 hr 43 min
BRENDAN WAYNE Talks The Mandalorian & Grogu // #313
He's back! Brendan Wayne joins the Sessions for the third time to discuss the upcoming The Mandalorian & Grogu and his experiences on set, what fans can expect and the differences between shooting for streaming and cinema. Brendan also chats the reception to Mando season three, his favourite episodes, and pays tribute to the late Carl Weathers. We also answer some great Patreon questions at the end. 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 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.
Oct 1, 2025 · 1 hr 40 min
The GEORGE LUCAS Sequel Trilogy // #312
We are diving into what George Lucas's Sequel Trilogy would have looked like based on what the Maker himself has stated, other official sources, and the timeline from conception to Lucas leaving the project. We also hear YOUR thoughts and answer some great Patreon questions. 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 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.
Sep 22, 2025 · 1 hr 43 min
THE MANDALORIAN & GROGU TRAILER REACTION! // #311
Luke is back this week, and we're discussing the new trailer that dropped for THE MANDALORIAN & GROGU! We go through the trailer, share our opinions and some early theories, and also discuss the key art that accompanied the trailer. We also hear YOUR thoughts, and answer a delicious Patreon question! 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 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.
Sep 17, 2025 · 1 hr 37 min
Balance In The Force...What Does It Mean? // #310
Matt is joined by Dave Dunne of The Collectors Guild this week to discuss the idea of ‘balance in the Force’. What did George Lucas intend it to mean? What do WE think it means? We also hear YOUR thoughts and answer some ace Patreon questions… 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 Intro background music by Kfir Ochaion - remixed by Star Wars Sessions. For everything Sessions, head to starwarssessions.co.uk JOIN The Collectors Guild on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/4016257985141391 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 10, 2025 · 1 hr 56 min
If WE Lived In Star Wars (And More!) // #309
Matt is joined by Emma Jenkins this week to answer some of the questions we get asked frequently, including which planets we would live on in a galaxy far, far away, what changes we would make to the films, and more! ALSO included are interviews Matt and Luke conducted at Nerd Base with Richard Stride (Poggle the Lesser, Obi-Wan Kenobi Double in AOTC + ROTS), Paul Kasey (Admiral Raddus, Two Tubes, C'ai Threnalli), and James Taylor (Kylo Ren body double in the Sequels). 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 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.
Sep 3, 2025 · 1 hr 44 min
STAR WARS: STARFIGHTER CAST ANNOUNCEMENT // #308
Lucasfilm recently dropped the first OFFICIAL cast list for May 2027's Star Wars: Starfighter, and it includes some fantastic names! We review the announcements this week, offer some speculation, and discuss Simon Bird appearing on the same set as Ryan Gosling. We also take YOUR thoughts and answer some ace Patreon questions! 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 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.
Aug 27, 2025 · 1 hr 35 min
"WOULD YOU RATHER....?" Star Wars Edition // #307
This week, we answer YOUR "Would You Rather?" questions and have a blast doing so - from the serious to the absurd, we're here for them all. We also answer some fantastic Patreon questions, and it gets spicy... 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 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.
Aug 20, 2025 · 1 hr 36 min
How Attack of the Clones CHANGED Cinema ft. Alex Jessep // #306
Luke is joined by ALEX JESSEP to discuss how George Lucas' pioneering spirit led to the first ever digitally filmed Hollywood Blockbuster, Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones. Later, we hear from Matt as he chats to Stephen Lane (Propstore CEO) and Brandon Alinger (Propstore COO) live from a special Propstore event LIVE from The Dorchester Hotel in Central London. We also hear YOUR thoughts and answer some great Patreon questions. 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 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.
Aug 13, 2025 · 1 hr 26 min
Somehow, Matt Smith Returned... // #305
THIS WEEK we discuss the news that Matt Smith has been cast in Shawn Levy's 'Star Wars: Starfighter'. Later, we take the opportunity to investigate Smith's 2018 casting in Star Wars Episode IX - did it happen? What role was he playing? Was his Naan dead? All very important discussion points. We also hear YOUR thoughts and answer some great Patreon questions. 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 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.
Aug 6, 2025 · 1 hr 26 min
The Clone Wars Movie RETROSPECTIVE // #304
We took the plunge this week and revisited THE CLONE WARS movie from 2008. We look at it with fresh eyes and discuss the story, characters, legacy, and more! We also hear YOUR thoughts and answer some great Patreon questions. 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 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.
Jul 30, 2025 · 1 hr 36 min
Directors We'd LOVE To See Work On STAR WARS // #303
This week, we’re discussing which directors we would LOVE to see take on a Star Wars film, plus some that we would rather not... 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 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.
Jul 23, 2025 · 1 hr 37 min
Star Wars Gaming: What's The Situation? feat. AZZATRU // #302
We're joined by YouTuber AZZATRU this week to look at the surge for Battlefront III, and also the current situation of Star Wars gaming. We also hear YOUR thoughts and answer some ACE Patreon questions... Find AZZATRU on YouTube, X, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok 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 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.
Jul 16, 2025 · 39 min
Interview with 'Star Wars: Unlimited' CREATIVE LEAD Tyler Parrott // The Collectors Guild #14
The Collectors Guild returns with UNLIMITED power! Luke and Dave had the privilege to sit down with 'Star Wars: Unlimited' Creative Lead Tyler Parrott to talk about the smash-hit trading card game from both a player AND collectors perspective. JOIN The Collectors Guild on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/4016257985141391 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 For everything Sessions, head to starwarssessions.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 9, 2025 · 1 hr 38 min
JURASSIC GLUP: Star Wars' Biggest & Best Creatures // #301
Following the release of Jurassic World Rebirth, we're looking at the biggest and best creatures across Star Wars - the JURASSIC GLUPS - and providing three examples each of some of the fantastic big beasts in the galaxy far, far away. We also hear YOUR thoughts and answer some great Patreon questions! 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 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.
Jul 2, 2025 · 2 hr 3 min
300th Episode VARIETY SPECIAL! News, Songs, and Games! // #300
This week we're celebrating our THREE HUNDREDTH episode! To commemorate the occasion, we've orchestrated a variety show special filled with NEWS (Rey film updates, Ahsoka Season 2, Coca-Cola campaigns, Obi-Wan Kenobi Season 2!?) SONGS (yes, really), and GAMES (that's right, the return of 'THE GAME'). Also, we recorded a segment of this episode from the café that we met at - Costa Coffee, Pipps Hill, Basildon. We also hear YOUR thoughts and answer some excellent Patreon questions... Buy our new merch here! 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 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.