Star Wars: New Canon Book Club

Star Wars: New Canon Book Club episodes:

• 05.04.2023

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• 12.19.2020

  SWNBC - Episode 63 - Mando Season 2 Ep 7

  Bill Burr returns to a galaxy far far away, and Jesse is blown away that this man can act! Like, really act. But the real question you're all asking: What did Davis and Alex think!? Will this be the episode...

  
• 12.19.2020

  SWNBC - Episode 62b - UNEDITED Mando Season 2 Ep 5 and 6

  A lot of you wanted to hear the unedited version of the podcast and deep dive into the discussion had on the previous episode. So here it is! In all it's unedited glory.

  
• 12.16.2020

  SWNBC - Episode 62 - Mando Season 2 Ep 5 and 6

  This time we cover the shocking Mandalorian Season 2 episodes 5 and 6. But the most shocking thing might be the response to them. In this extra long episode, Alex, Davis, and Jesse have EXTREMELY differing opinions on the return...

  
• 12.11.2020

  SWNBCSWNCBC - Episode 61 - Mando Season 2 Ep 4 (reupload)

  A file got mixed into the last episode by mistake, so oops :P After someone (no names Davis) took a long weekend away, we're back with more Star Wars action! It's time to talk chapter 12 of Mandalorian! What is with...

  
• 11.20.2020

  SWNCBC - Episode 60 - Mando Season 2 Ep 3

  Episode 3 of the Mandalorian features the all important love story between a frog and... another frog. Also Baby Yoda shows some growth and I think that's all that happens. Yep, nothing else important I can remember...

  
• 11.17.2020

  SWNCBC - Episode 59 - Mando Season 2 Ep 2

  Mandalorian season 2 episode 2 is filled with all sorts of small easter eggs and call backs to past shows and old art work. And all of that is great, but can we talk about that frog for a minute!...

  
• 11.09.2020

  SWNCBC - Episode 58 - Mando Season 2 Ep 1

  Season 2 of the Mandalorian is here, and the boys just wanted to chat about it. Did we need another reason? Also COBB VANTH!? The video version of this episode is up on youtube.com/jessecox

  
• 08.01.2020

  SWNCBC - Episode 57 - High Republic Preview

  This time the boys travel to a part of that galaxy far far away that no one has ever seen before - The High Republic. A period of the Star Wars saga so important no one has ever mentioned it...

  
• 07.18.2020

  SWNCBC - Episode 56: Clone Wars Season 7

  The boys return to discuss Season 7 of the Clone Wars. What they liked, what they loved, and what the hated. From Bad Batch, to the Martel Sisters, to the show down on Mandalore! You can best believe there will...

  
• 07.05.2020

  SWNCBC - Episode 55: Dooku Jedi Lost

  Ventress! Dooku! Yoda! Qui-Gon! But what happens when you take several compelling characters, have a story told from the point of view of someone watching holovids of someone recording themselves telling ANOTHER person watching the story what happened? Well...

  
• 06.07.2020

  SWNCBC - Episode 54: Master & Apprentice

  The boys return from a galaxy far far away to discuss the Claudia Gray novel Master & Apprentice, about Obi-wan, Qui-Gon, and a jedi that fuuuuuuuuuuu- well we'll get to that. Any time there's a grey jedi you know we'll love...

  
• 05.05.2020

  SWNCBC - Episode 53: Rebels Season 4

  The boys are finally doing it! Star Wars Rebels, season 4! Will Davis lose his mind about the crazy force stuff in the last few episodes? Will Alex have way too many crazy theories?! Will Jesse flame the flames and watch them...

  
• 04.29.2020

  SWNCBC - Episode 52: Allegiance

  Due to some audio issues, a LOT of reconstruction work went into this episode, but FINALLY it sees the light of day! Allegiance is the pre-Rise of Skywalker comic series detailing the events of the moments before the film -...

  
• 03.21.2020

  SWNCBC - Episode 51: The Rise of Skywalker (Davis Edition)

  We're all stuck at home. And turns out when there's been audio issues with your podcast you figure it out real quick when you've got nothing else to do! So expect many episodes VERY quickly - we're back, cause we've got...

  
• 01.11.2020

  SWNCBC - Episode 50: The Mandalorian Episode 8

  Jesse and Alex continue their two man operation while Davis is out of town, but that's ok - cause this episode was AMAZING!!! More of a recap then a review, we're holding off for Davey's return

  
• 12.22.2019

  SWNCBC - Episode 49: The Rise Of Skywalker

  Star Wars Episode IX The Rise of Skywalker is out! And while Davis is out of town, Jesse and Alex have seen the movie twice. And since they can't wait for him to get back to talk, they decided that...

  
• 12.21.2019

  SWNCBC - Episode 48: The Mandalorian Episode 7

  The Mandalorian Episode 7 proves once again that the boys and I see through the matrix code of Star Wars. But DAYUM what a great episode! Mando has one last chance to get back in with the guild, and has...

  
• 12.19.2019

  SWNCBC - Episode 47: The Mandalorian Episode 6

  If you've ever played a D&D game or the Star Wars RPG, you know exactly what this episode is. All the tropes are here. The tank, the sassy droid, the boston guy, the blue person. All the tropes! The boys have...

  
• 12.17.2019

  SWNCBC - Episode 46: The Mandalorian Episode 5

  Sorry for the delay with this one! Episode 5 takes the Mandalorian to Tatooine in search for some work and repairs - what he finds is a babysitter and trouble. This is a divisive episode, there's lots to love and...

  
• 12.06.2019

  SWNCBC - Episode 45: The Mandalorian Episode 4

  Episode 4 of The Mandalorian features some great character growth, some tender moments, more baby Yoda and for the first time in Star Wars history - a threatening AT-ST!! Oh ya baby! It's gonna be a good one!

  
• 12.01.2019

  SWNCBC - Episode 44: The Mandalorian Episode 3

  Jesse, Alex, and Davis are back to talk more about The Mandalorian! How is it possible the show just keeps getting better and better?! We've jetpack fights, a cryptic discussion of a new villain, and more of that sweet baby!...

  
• 11.19.2019

  SWNCBC - Episode 43: The Mandalorian Episode 2

  Episode 2 is out and the boys are obsessed with a new character! What does this new addition to the Star Wars family mean?1 I don't know, but it most likely will be super cute!

  
• 11.15.2019

  SWNCBC - Episode 42: The Mandalorian Episode 1

  The boys return for a short weekly reaction and review of The Mandalorian. From cool armor to Alex's obsession with fish, we've got a lot to say about this one and we're excited about the future of Star Wars! Also...

  
• 08.07.2019

  SWNCBC - Episode 41: Rebels Season 3

  The boys return from their adventures at Galaxy's Edge and completely forget to make an episode about it - so instead we're doing Rebels Season 3! Don't worry, we'll circle back around - but first let's talk about my dude...

  
• 06.16.2019

  SWNCBC - Episode 40: From A Certain Point Of View

  It was the book that killed the podcast. In our first attempt at reading our reaction was so negative that we literally took a year off from reading Star Wars books. But the book is for charity and we know...

  
• 04.16.2019

  SWNCBC- Episode 38: The Rise of Skywalker Trailer

  Star Wars celebration has come and gone and the boys have SO many thoughts on the newly released trailer for Star Wars Episode IX. Join Alex, Jesse, and Davis as we delve deep into our most analytical brain parts...

  
• 04.12.2019

  SWNCBC- Episode 37: Rebel Jail and Vader

  Jesse, Alex, and Davis are back! Well sort of - this episode once thought lost to time has been found!!! Oh and we're also meeting next week to record more episodes! Soooooooooo get your lightsabers out of the closet and...

  
• 06.08.2018

  SWNCBC: Episode 36 - Solo

  The boys finally return after gallivanting around the globe, and sit down to talk the newest Star Wars film, Solo. What did they like. What didn't they like? Are they as divided as they were with Last Jedi?! Tune in...

  
• 03.04.2018

  SWNCBC: Episode 35 - Solo Trailer / The Star Wars Void VR

  The boys sit down to talk the Solo trailer. Despite Alex's terrible... genuinely terrible Harrison Ford accent, they somehow manage to talk about their hopes and fears for the movie, and what they think of the director swap issues. Will...

  
• 02.25.2018

  SWNCBC: Episode 34 - Rebels Season 1

  Jesse, Alex, and Davis return to talk about Star Wars Rebels Season 1. As the journey of Ezra Bridger beings, how will the boys feel about the follow up series to Clone Wars? Is it better than the last animated...

  
• 01.18.2018

  SWNCBC: Episode 33 - Phasma

  After a contentious review of The Last Jedi, the boys return to discuss the book Phasma. A simple tale about a post apocalyptic hellscape, religious droid miners, lizard surfers, a thunderdome that makes cloth, a beetle bearded sand guardian, and...

  
• 12.19.2017

  SWNCBC: Episode 32 - THE LAST JEDI

  After seeing Star Wars: The Last Jedi numerous times, the boys have gathered together to discuss the latest installment of the new trilogy. What does The Last Jedi mean for the franchise? Has it changed everything forever!? As the internet...

  
• 12.11.2017

  SWNCBC: Episode 31 - Inferno Squad

  The boys are back to talk about the latest offering to the Star Wars expanded universe, Battlefront II: Inferno Squad. The biggest event in the run up to the movie so far - featuring a game and book tie-in. What...

  
• 12.06.2017

  SWNCBC: Episode 30 - Dark Disciple

  The Star Wars book club returns, this time with one of the very first canonical books of the refreshed franchise - Dark Disciple, by Christie Golden. Taking place after the events of Clone Wars, the story deals with the...

  
• 11.19.2017

  SWNCBC: Episode 29 - Last Jedi Update

  The following was filmed shortly after the final trailers release, but due to traveling, it wasn't uploaded til now. My apologies - Jesse The Star Wars New Canon Book Club us back! Having gathered together to talk about the final trailer...

  
• 10.18.2017

  SWNCBC: Episode 28 - Clones Wars Season 6

  In this episode, the boys discuss the final season of Star Wars: Clone Wars. Did it finally pay off for Alex? Was the Yoda episodes as hype as Jesse said? And has Davis discovered a secret Sith in the Jedi...

  
• 08.17.2017

  SWNCBC: Episode 27 - Vader Down

  Darth Vader has been shot down and marooned on a planet surrounded by the rebel alliance. Of course he's going to kick their ass - but apparently that's not all the story Vader Down tells. In this special comic cross...

  
• 08.11.2017

  SWNCBC: Episode 26 - Thrawn

  The boys return to finally tackle Timothy Zahn's newest addition to Star Wars and his first crack the new expanded universe - Thrawn. Will the story behind Grand Admiral Thrawn's rise up the imperial ranks thrill the boys or will...

  
• 05.14.2017

  SWNCBC: Episode 25 - Last Jedi Trailer Talk

  The boys return to discuss the Last Jedi Trailer, their thoughts, theories, and things they suspect might be coming down the pipeline - as well as how it all fits into the books and shows they've watched so far!...

  
• 05.01.2017

  SWNCBC: Episode 24 - Clone Wars Season 5

  We've finally come to it! Clone Wars Season 5! Will Alex like it?! Will Jesse and Davis be vindicated?! Will they completely ignore the droid episodes?! All this, and too much talk about rolling grenades under droids in this episode...

  
• 04.26.2017

  SWNCBC: Episode 23 - Empire's End

  Note: Early into this episode for roughly 10 minutes, Alex's audio cuts out. We tried to make some fixes, but it's still not the best. Just know it doesn't last long. The finale of Aftermath is here! What revelations will we...

  
• 03.08.2017

  SWNCBC: Episode 22 - Clone Wars Season 4

  This time we talk season 4 of the Clone Wars. After careful reflection, Jesse realizes maybe he was mistaken about the series when they start to get into why Quarren are wearing shoes. WHY DO THEY WEAR SHOES?! Meanwhile Alex...

  
• 03.03.2017

  SWNCBC: Episode 21 - Heir to the Jedi

  The boys are back to talk about one of the first books to be created in Star Wars canon AND one of the few first person books written in the Star Wars universe, Heir to the Jedi. Will they enjoy...

  
• 12.14.2016

  SWNCBC: Episode 19 - Rogue One Catalyst

  Rogue One is just a a day or so away, so it's the perfect time to discuss the book that takes place just before it: Catalyst. What were Jyn's parents like? Who is Orson Krennic and how does he know...

  
• 12.11.2016

  SWNCBC: Episode 18 - Tarkin

  After much praise from Davis, the boys finally get to reading Star Wars: Tarkin. Is it as good as he says? This book looks deep into the back story of one of the Star Wars most interesting villains, Tarkin, and...

  
• 12.07.2016

  SWNCBC: Episode 17 - Clone Wars Season 3 Part 2

  Season 3 of Clone Wars continues with a little less conversation and a little more action. The story really picks up and we finally get a deeper look into the mysteries of the force. Note: This is part 2 of the...

  
• 12.01.2016

  SWNCBC: Episode 16 - Clone Wars Season 3 Part 1

  The book club gathers together to talk about Season 3 of the Clone Wars, and in a shocking twist Davis and Alex almost switch opinions entirely on the series over the course of the discussion. But can Jesse lead them...

  
• 11.29.2016

  SWNCBC: Episode 15 - Shattered Empire and Vader 7-12

  The boys are back, and this time covering the Star Wars comics "Shattered Empire" and "Vader" issues 7-12. What are our thoughts on the backstory of Poe Dameron's parents? What about the return of the amazing Dr. Aphra? All this...

  
• 09.22.2016

  SWNCBC: Episode 14 - Star Wars Aftermath: Life Debt

  This episode we get in depth with the newest Star Wars aftermath book. Life Debt. A new villain appears, some much needed backstory is given on old characters, and our team of misfits finally comes together in a way we...