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The Mandalorian and Grogu and Our 2024 Preview – The Blockade Runner Podcast #258

John and Ryan discuss the announcement of The Mandalorian and Grogu film and expectations for its box office performance as well as consider if it’s the best choice to kick off the next era of Star Wars at the movie theater. We spend the rest of the show looking ahead at what 2024 holds in store for Star Wars television, books, and games.

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The Mandalorian Ch. 24 “The Return” – The Blockade Runner Podcast #249

We spend episode 249 breaking down The Mandalorian season three’s final episode. We assess what worked for us, ways in which this chapter could’ve been stronger, and how it’s emblematic of this season’s goals and overall approach.

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The Mandalorian Ch. 23 “The Spies” – The Blockade Runner Podcast #248

We open this week’s show with a discussion of some of both our feelings about The Mandalorian season three as well as some of the backlash to it before spending the rest of the episode analyzing Ch. 23, “The Spies.”

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The Mandalorian Chapter 19: “The Convert” – The Blockade Runner Podcast #244

Ryan and John discuss the choices facing both Dr. Pershing and Bo Katan in The Mandalorian Chapter 19, “The Convert.”

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The Mandalorian Chapter 17: “The Apostate” – The Blockade Runner Podcast #242

Ryan and John break down The Mandalorian chapter 17, “The Apostate.” We discuss the recap of it all, this episode’s thematic implications for the season as a whole, the show’s incredible visuals and effects, and more.

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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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Razorblade Suitcase of Secrets (Andor, Mando+, Skeleton Crew) – The Blockade Runner Podcast #222

Ryan and John continue to catch up on Celebration announcements by breaking down the Andor teaser as well as discussing the Mandalorian season three and Ahsoka reveals and footage from the Mando+ panel.

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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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Disney+ Rumors, Celebration Hopes, and Lego Star Wars – The Blockade Runner Podcast #216

After taking a week off, Ryan and John return to discuss a few recent rumors, our hopes for the big Star Wars Celebration Anaheim panels, and John’s impressions of Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga.

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The Book of Boba Fett, Chapter 7: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly – The Blockade Runner Podcast #210

Taking inspiration from The Book of Boba Fett’s westerns influence, Ryan and John discuss chapter 7 through a “the good, the bad, and the ugly” framework. We spend the most time on the parts we enjoyed, but also acknowledge some of the episode’s weaker points as well as we wrap up our look at each chapter of the show.

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