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 25, 2025 · 1 hr 39 min
THE ACOLYTE - ONE YEAR ON // #299
We're looking back at The Acolyte one year after its release and discussing our opinions on the show now, including the highs, the lows, the chants, and everything in between. We also hear YOUR thoughts and answer some excellent 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.
Jun 18, 2025 · 1 hr 36 min
STAR WARS: STARFIGHTER and Other News! // #298
We're looking at the snippets of news that dropped via The Hollywood Reporter recently discussing Star Wars: Starfighter, including the casting of Mia Goth and a brief synopsis. We also discuss the recent screening of the original Star Wars at BFI London, Andor being at the top of the streaming charts, and more! PLUS we 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.
Jun 11, 2025 · 1 hr 30 min
Revenge of the Sith - The Most POPULAR Star Wars? // #297
Sith Spring is now at an end, and we are asking...is Revenge of the Sith now the most POPULAR Star Wars movie? Has there been a shift, a disturbance in the Force? We're discussing the possibility and providing our own thoughts and opinions on the subject. We also hear YOUR takes 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.
Jun 4, 2025 · 1 hr 37 min
"WITHIN A MINUTE" - The Making of Episode III // #296
We're discussing "Within A Minute", the documentary focusing on Scene 158 - part of the Mustafar duel between Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker. We also share our favourite aspects of the documentary and enjoy Rick McCallum once 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.
May 28, 2025 · 1 hr 47 min
2005 REACTS to Revenge of the Sith // #295
Sith Spring has begun here at Sessions HQ as we're looking back at how 2005 reacted to the release of Episode III: Revenge of the Sith! We reminisce on our own memories, critics' reviews, fan thoughts, and MORE as the nostalgia seeps in. 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 21, 2025 · 1 hr 46 min
Andor Season Two DEBRIEF // #294
Now that Andor season two has been and gone, we're looking back at the season and discussing the highs, lows, elderly aliens, and everything in between. We also hear YOUR thoughts throughout and answer some ace Patreon questions! 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 Instagram, Threads, Bluesky, X, TikTok, Facebook, so drop us a follow! // Send your voice messages and comments 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 – we so appreciate your continued support. MTFBWY. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 15, 2025 · 1 hr 47 min
ANDOR RECAP - Season 2: Episodes 10-12
THE SERIES FINALE OF ANDOR IS HERE! In a bittersweet episode, we deliver our SPOILER-FILLED thoughts and opinions on the series' final episodes heading into Rogue 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 Instagram, Threads, Bluesky, X, TikTok, Facebook, so drop us a follow! // Send your voice messages and comments 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 – we so appreciate your continued support. MTFBWY. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 9, 2025 · 1 hr 44 min
ANDOR RECAP - Season 2: Episodes 7-9
The penultimate arc of Andor season 2 has arrived, and we're delivering our SPOILER-FILLED thoughts on episodes seven through nine. You might wanna buckle up, baby... Andor Recap intro music by the wonderful Auralnauts. 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 Instagram, Threads, Bluesky, X, TikTok, Facebook, so drop us a follow! // Send your voice messages and comments 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 – we so appreciate your continued support. MTFBWY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 5, 2025 · 1 hr 26 min
Hasbro Star Wars Celebration 2025 Special - LIVE from Tokyo // The Collectors Guild #13
The GUILD is back! Matt and Dave discuss the Hasbro panel and reveals from Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025, and have a great chat with Jing and Chris from Hasbro LIVE from the Makuhari Messe. Following this, the lads discuss the Hasbro May 4th reveals and their SWCJ blues... JOIN The Collectors Guild on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/4016257985141391 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 Instagram, Threads, Bluesky, X, TikTok, Facebook, so drop us a follow! // Send your voice messages and comments 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 – we so appreciate your continued support. MTFBWY. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 30, 2025 · 1 hr 23 min
ANDOR RECAP - Season 2: Episodes 4-6
Andor season two continues, and we're delivering our SPOILER-FILLED thoughts on episodes four through six LIVE from a park in sunny Leigh-on-Sea. Andor Recap intro music by the wonderful Auralnauts. 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 Instagram, Threads, Bluesky, X, TikTok, Facebook, so drop us a follow! // Send your voice messages and comments 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 – we so appreciate your continued support. MTFBWY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 28, 2025 · 1 hr 19 min
"Did You Use The Noodle Button?": Post-Celebration Catchup // #293
The boys are back together this week to reminisce about Star Wars Celebration Japan and look at the world's reaction to the first arc of ANDOR season two! We shoot the breeze about a great many things and answer some ace Patreon questions! 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 Instagram, Threads, Bluesky, X, TikTok, Facebook, so drop us a follow! // Send your voice messages and comments 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 – we so appreciate your continued support. MTFBWY. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 23, 2025 · 1 hr 25 min
ANDOR RECAP - Season 2: Episodes 1-3
ANDOR SEASON 2 is here! We're giving our SPOILER-FILLED thoughts and opinions on the first three episodes of the sophomore and final season of Star Wars: Andor ...oh boy... Also, at the end of the episode, we include audio of our video interviews with Kyle Soller (Syril Karn), Ben Mendehlson (Director Krennic), Denise Gough (Dedra Meero), Faye Marsay (Vel Sartha), and Genevieve O'Reilly recorded at a press event at a Central London hotel. Andor Recap intro music by the wonderful Auralnauts. 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 Instagram, Threads, Bluesky, X, TikTok, Facebook, so drop us a follow! // Send your voice messages and comments 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 – we so appreciate your continued support. MTFBWY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 20, 2025 · 25 min
Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025 DAY THREE // #292
STAR WARS VISIONS SEASON 3? STAR WARS CELEBRATION JAPAN 2025 is here! Our very own Matt Hudson is joined by Dave Dunne and Emma Jenkins LIVE from the Makuhari Messe in Japan for on-the-ground coverage of the Con. This is the Star Wars Celebration coverage episode you're looking for... 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 Instagram, Threads, Bluesky, X, TikTok, Facebook, so drop us a follow! // Send your voice messages and comments 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 – we so appreciate your continued support. MTFBWY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 19, 2025 · 1 hr 5 min
Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025 DAY TWO // #291
Andor Season 2!? Ahsoka Season 2!? Star Wars: Zero Company!? STAR WARS CELEBRATION JAPAN 2025 is here! Our very own Matt Hudson is joined by Dave Dunne and Emma Jenkins LIVE from the Makuhari Messe in Japan for on-the-ground coverage of the Con. Meanwhile, Luke Bligh and Chris Fox breakdown DAY TWO of the Celebration news. Together, they cover the latest Star Wars Cele-B reports, ranging from 'Andor Season 2' , the 'Ahsoka Season 2' panel featuring Dave Filoni, Rosario Dawson, Hayden Christensen, ADMIRAL ACKBAR, and the 'Star Wars: Zero Company' videogame announcement. This is the Star Wars Celebration coverage episode you're looking for... 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 Instagram, Threads, Bluesky, X, TikTok, Facebook, so drop us a follow! // Send your voice messages and comments 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 – we so appreciate your continued support. MTFBWY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 18, 2025 · 1 hr 29 min
Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025 DAY ONE // #290
Star Wars: STARFIGHTER!? The Mandalorian & Grogu!? A MAUL Series... STAR WARS CELEBRATION JAPAN 2025 is here! Our very own Matt Hudson is joined by Dave Dunne and Emma Jenkins LIVE from the Makuhari Messe in Japan for on-the-ground coverage of the Con. Meanwhile, Luke Bligh and Eammon Jacobs breakdown DAY ONE of the Celebration news. Together, they cover the latest Star Wars announcements, from 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' trailer, Shawn Levy's 'Star Wars: Starfighter' film announcement featuring RYAN GOSLING, and the new Star Wars animated show 'Maul - Shadow Lord'. This is the Star Wars Celebration coverage episode you're looking for... 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 Instagram, Threads, Bluesky, X, TikTok, Facebook, so drop us a follow! // Send your voice messages and comments 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 – we so appreciate your continued support. MTFBWY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 13, 2025 · 50 min
FULL CAST Andor S2 Interviews ft. DIEGO LUNA, TONY GILROY, and more // #289
THIS WEEK, *takes deep breath* Matt Hudson and Luke Bligh interview, DIEGO LUNA (Cassian Andor), TONY GILROY (Tony Gilroy, obvs), DENISE GOUGH (Dedra Meero), BEN MENDELSOHN (Director Krennic), GENEVIEVE O'REILLY (Mon Mothma), STELLAN SKARSGÅRD (Luthen Rael), FAYE MARSAY (Vel Sartha), and ADRIA ARJONA (Bix Caleen) LIVE from a central London special screening event of Andor Season 2. Yes, this really happened. Yes, hugs were shared and Greggs-related questions were asked. Also in the episode, we play a snippet from our brief appearance on LBC Radio discussing the ORIGINAL Star Wars cut re-release at the British Film Institute this coming June. We end the show with a 30-second sneak-peak of BLUES HARVEST's upcoming single "One Way Out" - out on all digital platforms on Wednesday 16th April 2025. 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 Instagram, Threads, Bluesky, X, TikTok, Facebook, so drop us a follow! // Send your voice messages and comments 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 – we so appreciate your continued support. MTFBWY. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 9, 2025 · 1 hr 33 min
Best & Worst Lines: THE PHANTOM MENACE // #288
We're choosing our three best and worst lines of dialogue from The Phantom Menace this week, with a few honourable mentions thrown in! Oh, George Lucas....what a guy. We also hear YOUR thoughts, and answer some ace Patreon questions! 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 Instagram, Threads, Bluesky, X, TikTok, Facebook, so drop us a follow! // Send your voice messages and comments 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 – we so appreciate your continued support. MTFBWY. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 2, 2025 · 1 hr 20 min
SOMEHOW, LUKE RETURNED // #287
SOMEHOW...SOMEHOW, Luke returned. Master Blighwalker is BACK this week to talk nothing but Star Wars. We chat about his absence, Andor season two, Star Wars Celebration, future projects, oh...and TALES OF THE UNDERWORLD?! It's a Pubcast-style episode this week for the Return of the Jedi himself... For further information on Crohn's & Colitis, check out crohnsandcolitis.org.uk/ 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 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 – we so appreciate your continued support. MTFBWY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 26, 2025 · 1 hr 52 min
Star Wars Celebration Japan Survival Guide // #286
Emma Jenkins - former Japan resident - joins the Sessions this week to help deliver our SURVIVAL GUIDE for Star Wars Celebration Japan, including cons and cultural do's and don'ts, TWO POWER PACKS, navigating Japan, hints and tips, and so much more! We also hear YOUR thoughts and answer some ace Patreon questions! 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 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 – we so appreciate your continued support. MTFBWY. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 19, 2025 · 1 hr 46 min
Star Wars Performances: THE HIGHS & LOWS // #285
Matt is joined by Eammon Jacobs this week to discuss the best performances across Star Wars...and some that may have fallen short. Incorporating films, series, animation, and games, the guys dive deep and also reveal their FAVOURITE performances. We also hear YOUR thoughts and answer some ace Patreon questions. *Apologies for the drop in audio quality at two short points after the one-hour mark, the issues don't hang about for long! 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 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 – we so appreciate your continued support. MTFBWY. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.