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Daughter of Ferrix and Andor Finale Predictions – The Blockade Runner Podcast #235

Ryan and John discuss Andor episode 11, “Daughter of Ferrix” (including emo droids, unexpected aliens, Chandrillan arranged marriages, and hero moments for Luthen) as well as our predictions for the upcoming season finale.

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Ghibli Grogu, The Acolyte, and “One Way Out” – The Blockade Runner Podcast 234

It was a big week in Star Wars with the release of “Grogu and the Dust Bunnies,” Andor episode 10 “One Way Out,” The Acolyte beginning filming, and rumors of new Star Wars movies both in development and being canceled. We discuss all of it in an uncharacteristically reasonably-lengthed episode.

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Andor Episodes 4-6 – The Blockade Runner Podcast #231

Ryan and John return after a few weeks away to discuss the complete second arc of Andor and basically gush over how much we adore the show for the duration of the episode.

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Andor’s First Arc – The Blockade Runner Podcast #230

Ryan and John discuss the first three episodes of Andor including our overall impressions (we love it), the incredible cast of characters, and why a different flavor of Star Wars is so welcome for this specific show.

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D23 2022 and A Jedi’s Return – The Blockade Runner Podcast #229

We discuss the trailers, announcements, and reveals from D23 before discussing our favorite moments from the Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi’s Return documentary.

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Andor on IMAX and Rian Johnson on Future Star Wars Projects – The Blockade Runner Podcast #228

Rogue One returning to IMAX theaters acts as a catalyst for Ryan and John to reassess the movie. We then discuss the Andor footage shown at those IMAX screenings before discussing Rian Johnson’s recent comments on returning to Star Wars and a few quick thoughts on Shadow of the Sith.

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Taika Star Wars, Andor, and More Obi-Wan Kenobi – The Blockade Runner Podcast #226

Ryan and John return after a week off to discuss Taika Star Wars and Andor news plus share some super insightful comments on Obi-Wan Kenobi’s Japanese translation from friend of the show Dave Hackerson.

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The Rebellion Will Be Televised – The Blockade Runner Podcast #219

In this final episode before Star Wars Celebration 2022, Ryan and John spend the bulk of this one discussing the future of Star Wars Disney+ shows through the lens of Anthony Breznican’s “The Rebellion Will Be Televised” article for Vanity Fair. We close out the show with some Republic Commando impressions and our plans for Celebration.

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(So Many) Future Star Wars Projects Announced – The Blockade Runner Project # 162

So, so many Star Wars projects announced today and, per usual, we couldn’t help but talk about them for a very long time. We’re excited.

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Chatting On Star Wars Day Eve – The Blockade Runner Podcast #144

BR 144 CoverRyan and John celebrate fabled holiday Star Wars Day Eve by catching up on a few  updates on Dr. Aphra, Cassian Andor, and a new show for Disney Plus before discussing the first three episodes of The Siege of Mandalore arc of The Clone Wars.

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