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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Apr 3, 2024 · 1 hr 46 min
The Bad Batch S3 - MIDSEASON REPORT
It's the beginning of the end as The Bad Batch season three - and the series overall - is reaching its conclusion. We're giving our thoughts after the midway point, including for E10 "Identity Crisis" and E11 "The Point of No Return", and look ahead to the final episodes with plenty of speculation thrown in. We also take YOUR thoughts, answer some great Patreon questions, and end on a Snoop Dogg-themed game... Keep your ears peeled for a mystery message played during the episode...! 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 27, 2024 · 1 hr 43 min
Attack of the Clones is Wonderfully Weird! // #242
From assassin worms, changeling bounty hunters, Tem Morrison and Kit Fisto, to Geonosians, the Techno Union, droid factories, sand, cloning and MORE....we dive into the wonderfully weird story of Attack of the Clones. We also take YOUR thoughts, answer some great Patreon questions, and end on a AOTC-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, 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, 2024 · 2 hr 3 min
THE ACOLYTE TRAILER REACTION SPECIAL!! // #241
THE ACOLYTE teaser trailer is HERE! We're giving our reactions, breaking the footage down and letting the hype begin. We also hear YOUR thoughts and end on an Over/Under Acolyte 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, 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 13, 2024 · 1 hr 42 min
Star Wars Viewing Orders! // #240
With eleven live-action movies, fans have debated for decades on what order is best to view them in (classic Star Wars fans) This week, we're discussing the various orders, what works best for fans new and old, and we give OUR preferred orders. We also take YOUR thoughts, answer some great Patreon questions, and end on a Quote-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, 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 8, 2024 · 40 min
SWS Extra - Our Bridge Command Experience!
On March 6th 2024, we were invited to attend a special PR event at the Bridge Command experience in Vauxhall, London. We had a full tour of the project and got stuck in with a death-defying mission in space. We also chatted with Artistic Director Owen Kingston about his vision for the project and how it all came to be. For more information and to book tickets, head to bridgecommand.space! 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 6, 2024 · 1 hr 41 min
Mando Money and Stenberg Speaks! // #239
This week, we’re discussing the news from a galaxy far, far away including The Mandalorian and Grogu tax credit award, Amandla Stenberg’s comments on The Acolyte, and more. We also take YOUR thoughts, answer some great Patreon questions, and end on a Human or AI-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, 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.
Feb 28, 2024 · 1 hr 50 min
The Mandalorian S3...ONE YEAR ON!! // #238
It’s been one year since The Mandalorian season three debuted and we’re looking back on the season to discuss the highs, lows, and “what?!” moments. We also take YOUR thoughts, answer some great Patreon questions, and end on a WHO SAID THAT-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 X, Instagram, TikTok, Threads, Facebook, and all the socials! *Send your voice messages to hellothere@starwarssessions.co.uk and we'll get them on the show *Catch the show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon 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.
Feb 14, 2024 · 1 hr 49 min
What Does a 'NEW JEDI ORDER' Look Like? // #236
This week, we’re discussing what a NEW JEDI ORDER could look like! We hear quotes from Daisy Ridley, Kathleen Kennedy, and Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy about the film’s origins and story and give OUR thoughts on what could happen. We also take YOUR thoughts, answer some great Patreon questions, and end on a Reverse of the Sith-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, 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.
Feb 7, 2024 · 1 hr 35 min
Remembering Carl Weathers, Our Greef Karga // #235
This week, we remember the late great Carl Weathers and reflect on his time as Greef Karga in The Mandalorian. We also take YOUR thoughts, answer some great Patreon questions, and end on a WHO-themed game... For the third year running, we're celebrating Star Wars Podcast Day! Every year on February 7th, over 100 shows come together to share their love of fan-made audio with other Star Wars fans, as well as the wider podcast audience. Why February 7th? That was the day Jedi Talk, the very first Star Wars podcast, premiered way back in 1999! Music: Greef Karga - Musical Tribute (High Magistrate - Emotional Version) by Jeremy Brauns (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_9C3oVTgQs) 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.
Jan 31, 2024 · 1 hr 46 min
OUR TOP TEN Star Wars TV Episodes!! // #234
This week, we reveal OUR top ten Star Wars television episodes - live-action, animated, the lot! We also take YOUR thoughts, answer some naughty Patreon questions, and end on a Rotten Tomatoes-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, 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.
Jan 24, 2024 · 1 hr 52 min
AddREYssing the REYmours & Film News...! // #233
With rumours, speculation, and a touch of daftness floating about surrounding the Rey Skywalker/New Jedi Order movie, we are looking at what has been reported, discussing its validity, and giving our opinions on it all. We also take YOUR thoughts, answer some naughty Patreon questions, and end on a StarWars.com-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, 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 – we so appreciate your continued support. MTFBWY. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 17, 2024 · 1 hr 39 min
Binary Sunset - A Deep Dive Into One Of Cinema's Greatest Scenes // #232
The Binary Sunset scene from A New Hope is one of the most enduring images in film history, and this week we are looking into the scene and discussing the emotion, power, and simplicity behind it and where else we have seen the twin suns in Star Wars. We also take YOUR thoughts, answer some naughty Patreon questions, and end on a celebratory-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, 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.
Jan 9, 2024 · 1 hr 15 min
The Mandalorian and Grogu MOVIE NEWS REACTION // #231
The news dropped TODAY that THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU movie goes into production in 2024 to be directed by Jon Favreau! We react to the news and give our thoughts on what the future may hold! 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.
Jan 3, 2024 · 1 hr 42 min
Star Wars in 2024 // #230
It’s 2024 and the new year promises MORE STAR WARS - and we’re here to look ahead to what’s coming in a galaxy far, far away. The Acolyte, Skeleton Crew, The Bad Batch season three, Star Wars Outlaws, and more! We also take YOUR thoughts, answer some naughty Patreon questions, and end on a Desert Island Discs-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, 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.
Dec 27, 2023 · 1 hr 37 min
Star Wars in 2023...A Year in Review // 229
Star Wars Celebration, Ahsoka, The Mandalorian season three, Jedi: Survivor, The Bad Batch season two - all this and more dropped in 2023 and we're looking back on the year that was in the galaxy far, far away. We also take YOUR favourite aspects of Star Wars in 2023 as we bid farewell to the year. 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.
Dec 20, 2023 · 1 hr 35 min
Mando Season 4 ISN’T a Film & More Gossip ... // #228
We're discussing tidbits of news that have dropped recently, including The Mandalorian season four remaining as a series, Adam Driver's comments on Kylo Ren's arc, and The Acolyte undergoing routine reshoots (plus more filth). We also take YOUR thoughts, answer some dirty Patreon questions, and end on a The Last Jedi-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, 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.
Dec 13, 2023 · 1 hr 57 min
Star Wars Interviews MEGASODE!! // #227
At the recent Star Wars Weekend in Croydon, we were privileged to have the opportunity to chat with Paul Warren (Andor), Jack Klaff (A New Hope), Garrick Hagon (A New Hope), Angus MacInnes (A New Hope, Rogue One), Ken Colley (The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi), and Julian Glover (The Empire Strikes Back). Check out the interviews here along with our reactions and memories too. We also answer some naughty Patreon questions and end on a Jakku-isolation-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, 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.
Dec 6, 2023 · 1 hr 49 min
A Disturbance in the Force Documentary Chat feat JEREMY COON and KYLE NEWMAN // #226
To celebrate the release of A DISTURBANCE IN THE FORCE, the new documentary detailing the story behind the Star Wars Holiday Special, we're joined by the director and producer Jeremy Coon (Napoleon Dynamite) and producer Kyle Newman (Fanboys) to discuss the making of the feature, their relationship with the Holiday Special and we play a Holiday Special-themed game with them. We also take YOUR thoughts on the Holiday Special, and answer some naughty 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 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.
Nov 29, 2023 · 1 hr 43 min
Dave Filoni PROMOTION & What It Could Mean for Star Wars // #225
Dave Filoni has been promoted to Chief Creative Officer at Lucasfilm and we're discussing our thoughts on the news and what it could mean for Star Wars - for better and worse. PLUS we chat about Daisy Ridley's comments on her upcoming New Jedi Order movie, Taika Waititi's Star Wars movie, and MORE. We also hear YOUR thoughts, answer a naughty Patreon question, and end on a George Lucas-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, 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.
Nov 22, 2023 · 1 hr 53 min
Goodbye, Galactic Starcruiser...feat. BK Cosplay // #224
This week, the fabulous BK Cosplay joins us to discuss the Galactic Starcruiser now that it has taken its final voyage. Bekky travelled on the penultimate voyage and shared her memories, pros and cons of the experience and offers a special look behind the curtain of one of the most-talked-about attractions in years. We also take YOUR thoughts, answer some delicious Patreon questions, and end on a quality 'mystery song' themed game... To experience the song during the game, head to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZXokpC0y8o... This episode is in collaboration with Parsec Sabers // For 10% off character-inspired sabers, use code SESSIONS, and for 5% off all other sabers, use code SESSIONS5 at parsecsabers.com! 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.