Greedo Shot First: A Star Wars podcast

Greedo Shot First: A Star Wars podcast episodes:

• 11.15.2022

  Episode LXIV: “Can’t swim”

  A quick look in at Andor episodes 7-10 as the prison arc wraps up. This show goes so effing hard. It has made a sunless space for all other Disney+ TV shows.

  
• 10.26.2022

  Episode LXIII: “Yakmala!”

  The guys are back to talk about the recent news in the Galaxy Far, Far Away. A new movie project spearheaded by Damon Lindelof? Born out of brainstorming writers room that gathered over the summer? To be directed by an...

  
• 06.29.2022

  Episode LXII: “My young Padawan!”

  It’s finally over. We’re free. We’re talking Episodes 5-6 of Obi-Wan Kenobi and where Star Wars goes from here.

  
• 06.16.2022

  Episode LXI: “I am what you made me”

  We’re talking Episodes 3-4 of Obi-Wan Kenobi. Whatever.

  
• 05.31.2022

  Episode LX: “No retcons”

  Weesa back! Obi-Wan Kenobi the TV show just dropped, and we have thoughts. Plus discussion of the recent Vanity Fair article on the future of Star Wars, as well as the news and trailers from Celebration.

  
• 02.16.2022

  Episode LIX: “Ahsoka died on the way back to her home planet”

  Weesa back! Today on the pod, we’re talking Super Bowl trailers, specifically Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness, and The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. Them sadly, we must discuss Episodes 4-7 of The Book of...

  
• 01.18.2022

  Episode LVIII: “Too Many Boba Fetts”

  The Book of Boba Fett is bad television and it’s okay to say so.

  
• 03.21.2021

  Episode LVII: “What is Gucci but Reylos persevering?”

  We actually read Light of the Jedi, mostly. Discussion of the High Republic, WandaVision, IP wars, state of Star Wars. etc. Old men whining. Honestly, I wish this pod lived up to the title I just came up with for...

  
• 12.12.2020

  Episode LVI: “They did the sound!”

  Lucasfilm has announced a ton of new Star Wars Content and is begging us to love them again. We remain skeptical. Meanwhile, the latest episode of The Mandalorian was actually decent and with a few tweaks could have been great....

  
• 11.30.2020

  Episode LV: “They're just a bunch of cowards”

  Nearly a year after The Rise of Skywalker broke our hearts, we’re back with some salty new takes on The Mandalorian, and the state of the Star Wars franchise.

  
• 12.20.2019

  Episode LIV: “I held out hope for so long” (SPOILERS)

  Instant reaction podcast for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. MASSIVE SPOILER ALERT! We will be discussing major plot points from the whole movie. Also, spoiler: it sucked. Sorry.

  
• 11.17.2019

  Episode LIII: “He sure does love his midichlorians”

  Marco and JT check in on some of the latest Star Wars news before digging into the first two episodes of The Mandalorian. Spoilers, yo! We kick a little dirt on the grave of the Benioff & Weiss Star Wars...

  
• 10.23.2019

  Episode LII: “Your coming together is your undoing”

  It’s trailer time!! Long have we waited, and at last, the final trailer for the final film in the Skywalker Saga is here. Marco and JT break down a preview that reaches for soaring, anthemic heights, but maybe misses the...

  
• 09.28.2019

  Episode LI: “We’re in the Bantam Days”

  The Rise of Skywalker marketing engine is just kicking into gear, and Kevin Feige has been tapped to produce a new Star Wars movie. JT and Marco discuss these new developments, and then just sort of blather on about the...

  
• 08.28.2019

  Episode L: “Kylo’s Boudoir”

  Weesa back! There’s a trailer for The Mandalorian! (meh) A “Special Look” at The Rise of Skywalker (dope) and some other news and surprises from D23 to discuss. Plus, a SPOILER discussion at the end of the pod on TRoS,...

  
• 05.26.2019

  Episode XLIX: “The Thieves Quarter”

  The guys check in for some of the recent news in Star Wars. The Game of Thrones show runners are officially making the next Star Wars movie, coming in 2022. Laeta Kalogridis may be working on a Knights of the...

  
• 04.14.2019

  Episode XLVIII: “He’s a big man”

  We’re back! We’ve finally gotten a look at Episode IX, courtesy of the teaser trailer and panel at Star Wars: Celebration. James and Marco discuss the awkward questions from Colbert, hints at the plot from JJ and the rest of...

  
• 07.28.2018

  Episode XLVII: “Kylo, ball ball”

  The blood moon rises, and new Star Wars news is released. Marco and Benji check in to talk about some of the San Diego Comic-Con announcements before getting to the meat of the news: the casting and production announcements for...

  
• 06.08.2018

  Episode XLVI: “Star Wars is good”

  We’re back! After a long hiatus (check us out on our other podcast Headcanon), Marco and Benji have returned to discuss the state of Star Wars and some of its awful fans. The pod rides hard for Kelly Marie Tran,...

  
• 10.14.2017

  Episode XLV: “Raw, untamed power!”

  We’re back, because there is a new trailer for The Last Jedi! At long last, we get a real hint as to what this movie might be about, and some cool new shots and lines of dialog. Also discussed: the...

  
• 09.11.2017

  Episode XLIV: Force Abominations

  Force Friday has come and gone, and Episode IX has lost its director! Marco and Benji return to celebrate the departure of Colin Trevorrow from Star Wars, and discuss various options for who could replace him. Also, Benji has crazy...

  
• 07.17.2017

  Episode XLIII: Galactic Legends

  There’s a new behind-the-scenes sizzle reel out for The Last Jedi and it looks amazing. Marco and Benji return to break down the new footage, but first we talk the disastrous Han Solo movie and the state of the Star...

  
• 06.15.2017

  Episode XLII: Prequel Memes

  Benji and Marco return to talk about the new Battlefront 2 trailer, the Vanity Fair article and photos for The Last Jedi, prequel memes, the Tragedy of Darth Jar Jar the Wise, and much more.

  
• 04.18.2017

  Episode XLI: A Post-Literate Galaxy

  There’s a new teaser trailer and poster for The Last Jedi, which means Benji and Marco are back to break them down. Also discussed, the Star Wars Celebration panel, Rose (Roze?), Forcebacks, BB-8, and what it means for the Jedi...

  
• 01.25.2017

  Episode XL: Red Logo

  We have a title for Episode VIII, so it is a must that Marco and Benji return to discuss it. We dig it. We dig the implication. We don’t dig the stupid Grey Jedi theories. Guys, Rogue One marketing is...

  
• 12.28.2016

  Episode XXXIX: To us, she’s royalty

  Sad news today. We lost Carrie Fisher. Marco and Benji talk about the Princess, General, writer, and Hollywood script doctor.

  
• 12.20.2016

  Episode XXXVIII: Rogue None

  Well, it’s that time of a year again. There’s a new Star Wars movie out! Marco and Benji discuss how we felt about Rogue One, and where the Star Wars spinoff movies go from here. Spoilers within.

  
• 11.18.2016

  Episode XXXVII: Waiting for a title

  Benji and Marco return to their lesser-known Star Wars podcast to talk about the marketing lead-up to Rogue One. New trailers, new posters, new LEGO sets: we hit it all. Also, Carrie Fisher’s on-set affair and casting for Young Han...

  
• 08.15.2016

  Episode XXXVI: Why is this movie called Rogue One?

  There’s a new Rogue One trailer out, so that means it’s time for another round of Benji arguing against the narrative validity of prequel movies. Marco and he discuss the new Rogue One trailer, along with the Celebration Sizzle Reel,...

  
• 04.12.2016

  Episode XXXV: A Most Trailer-y Trailer

  After a long hiatus, Benjamin and Marco return to offer some post Home Video-release thoughts on The Force Awakens before getting into the new trailer for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Benji remains skeptical, haters to the left.

  
• 11.17.2015

  Episode XXXIV: BB-8’s Double Take

  We’re getting closer and closer to the release of The Force Awakens. Benji and Marco have lots of new footage and details to discuss, as we ponder the new hints from the International Trailer, TV Spots in the US and...

  
• 10.20.2015

  Episode XXXIII: Just Let It In

  The official trailer for Star Wars: The Force Awakens is here! J.J. Abrams does an amazing job tantalizing us with spectacle while keeping the plot well-guarded. But we get a bit of insight into Rey, and shot of her that...

  
• 09.01.2015

  Episode XXXII: Upside-down Stormtrooper

  Marco and Benji talk about the latest merchandising leaks, the Empire Magazine cover, and the preview released on Instagram for The Force Awakens. Also discussed: Finn as the everyman entry-point character for the audience, the current status of the official...

  
• 08.18.2015

  Episode XXXI: The Knights of Ren

  Marco and Benji return to discuss the latest news in the world of Star Wars. Topics on hand: the Entertainment Weekly photos and coverage of The Force Awakens, the mysterious Knights of Ren, the D23 poster by Drew Struzan, Rogue...

  
• 07.14.2015

  Episode XXX: Pratical Effects

  Marco and Benji drop in to discuss all the latest Star Wars news from Comic-Con 2015. There’s the big Star Wars panel, the reel of Behind-the-Scenes footage, a new Han Solo spinoff and more. Lots to unpack as we get...

  
• 06.28.2015

  Episode XXIX: Son of Porkins

  Benji and Marco return to talk about some new minor Star Wars: The Force Awakens rumors and tidbits of news. Also discussed: who Rey’s parents might be. The guy also very lazily pitch a framework for an Obi-Wan Kenobi Anthology...

  
• 05.05.2015

  Episode XXVIII: Happy Star Wars Day, Josh Trank!

  Marco and Benji stop by to talk about the new Vanity Fair set photos and who Lupita Nyong’o is playing. They also talk about Star Wars Day, future spinoffs, and the long-predicted departure of Josh Trank.

  
• 04.21.2015

  Episode XXVII: Chewie, We’re Home

  The guys have much to discuss: a new Force Awakens trailer. Info on The First Order and The Resistance. Is there a Skywalker descendant? Where is Luke? Is Finn having the worst day ever? Why do we need to know...

  
• 03.17.2015

  Episode XXVI: Good Shot, Janson!

  Marco and Benjie talk about the latest Star Wars news, mostly concerning the spinoff movie and its new title: Rogue One, and what this might mean for the film. The guys also discuss the potential implications of the pushed up...

  
• 01.13.2015

  Episode XXV: You’re Really Just There To See the Lightsaber Fight

  Marco and Benjamin return to talk about some of the recent news regarding Star Wars spin-offs. Casting rumors, writers leaving projects, whatever is going on with Josh Trank, etc. Would Aaron Paul make a good Harrison Ford? Do we need...

  
• 12.07.2014

  Episode XXIV: "The Force" Is With Us

  NEW STAR WARS!!! The Teaser Trailer is here! Join Benjamin Light and Marco Sparks for a breakdown of the new "Star Wars: The Force Awakens” trailer. Our only complaint, we wanted more. Daisy Ridley’s character remains as enigmatic as ever,...

  
• 11.18.2014

  Episode XXIII: Teasing

  Finally some new Star Wars news to discuss! Marco and Benjie talk the new title for Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, and then discuss the latest rumors about the movie, including one involving Darth Plagueis that’s probably totally bogus. Plus,...

  
• 09.18.2014

  Episode XXII: The Soul of Star Wars

  Marco and Benjie return to talk about some new spy photos and video from an Episode VII filming location at Greenham Commons in the U.K. The guys talk about how neat it is to see life-size X-Wings and the Millennium...

  
• 09.03.2014

  Episode XXI: Bomb Shelter

  Marco and Benjie return to discuss a summer’s worth of specious rumors from the usual click-baiting suspects. They discuss the infamous “Hand” rumor, and some of the other recurrently speculated plot points, like who’s a stormtrooper, and who the bad...

  
• 06.28.2014

  Episode XX: Beefing With Faraci

  Marco and Benjie are back to talk the last several weeks in Star Wars news, and dissecting the idiotic rumors of click-mongering hacks like AICN and Faraci’s rag. Because someone has to point out that all the FUD-spreaders are just...

  
• 05.04.2014

  Episode XIX: Kenny Baker is in the crate

  Finally some news to talk about! Benjie and Marco check-in to discuss the casting announcements for Episode VII, as well as some other rumors and speculation. Is Daisy Ridley a Solo daughter? Is John Boyega a Jedi? What’s wrong with...

  
• 03.20.2014

  Episode XVIII: New Leads and Familiar Faces

  The guys are back to talk about the latest grains of info about Episode VII provided by Disney. Major casting rumors are discussed, along with what the 30 years time jump means for the new films.

  
• 11.12.2013

  Episode XVII: Rachel and Thomas

  Benjie and Marco discuss the new winter Episode VII release date, various JJ Abrams rumors and news and the open casting call for two lead roles in the next Star Wars movie.

  
• 11.05.2013

  Episode XVI: OG Star Wars Forum Commentators

  Marco and Benjie drop by to talk about the latest news about the Episode VII production and what it means or doesn’t mean for the movie. They also discuss the various casting and plot rumors, of which they remain dubious...

  
• 06.30.2013

  Episode XV: Arya With a Lightsaber

  Marco and Benjie are checking in to talk about the latest casting call news, rumors of a female lead, and other happenings in the Star Wars universe.