Radio Free Tatooine: A Star Wars podcast that's better than some, worse than others...

With Star Wars Rebels giving us a two part story this week, we’re at no loss for talking points.  We discuss Saw Gerrera and what else we can expect from this season of Star Wars Rebels.  Plus, who is that Geonosian really?  Is he part of a bigger, buggier story?  We also talk about Han Solo casting rumors, Leia’s official Princess status and more!

With the recent passing of Carrie Fisher, we decided to postpone any further Rogue One talk until next week.  Instead, we thought it best to spend some time telling stories about Carrie, one of our favorite ladies.  While none of us knew her personally, she was an influential figure in all of our young minds and stood as an inspiring symbol of individuality today.  Have a seat at the cantina with us and and let’s talk about Ms. Organa.

THERE BE SPOILERS HERE!

 

Helping us break down Rogue One: A Star Wars Story this week are Mark Newbold of Jedi News and Saf Davidson of pretty much everywhere else.  We talk about pivotal moments in the film, how it affects the rest of the saga, and of course what our favorite bits were.

 

Seriously, though.  Spoilers.

Rogue One opens in TWO DAYS!  We talk about possible connections between Rogue One and Star Wars Rebels, reactions from the premiere, and The Death Star Conference Room scene from A New Hope.  Plus, the review of the final episode of Star Wars Rebels in 2016: Visions & Voices.

The headlines are, quite rightfully, dominated by Rogue One this week, with a press junket, a behind-the-scenes video, and a 28-minute screening at Skywalker Ranch.  We talk about what stood out to us and also announce some exciting news: We’re on Patreon!  Now you can listen to the show AND give us money.  Check out the offers on our Patreon page and choose a gift of any size to throw us a monetary high-five!  Finally, we talk a bit about the latest episode of Star Wars Rebels: An Inside Man.  It’s Thrawntastic!

Rogue One tickets are now available!  We talk about the mad rush to get tickets (or lack thereof), Daenerys Stormborn, and of course The Grand Moff Himself: Tarkin.  Plus, catch a double dose of Star Wars Rebels as we tackle both Iron Squadron and Wynkahthu Job this week.

After going to a symphony that centered around Richard Strauss as well as John Williams, Sean shares what he’s learned about the two composers, and check out his interview with Anne Harrigan, music director of the Battle Creek Symphony Orchestra!  Plus: the week’s news, and we introduce the newest member of the RFT team!

While Rogue One continues to dominate the headlines, Star Wars Rebels is giving us a look at Mandalore and Concord Dawn, one of the pockets of the galaxy that has the most story potential for fans hungry for details on one of the most beloved worlds of the Legends universe. We talk about Gar Saxon, Fenn Ray, and what it means to be a Mandalorian during these strange days. Also, will John add “Is Bag of Cheese” to his LinkedIn profile? Find out in the latest episode of Radio Free Tatooine!

Four years have passed since Disney acquired Lucasfilm, so what have they accomplished?  Did Star Wars ever really get Disney-fied?  Was it wise to pull the plug on as many projects as they did or did it hurt continuity?  We talk about all this as well as all the week’s news in the latest Radio Free Tatooine.

With the news that broke this week how could we not have an episode devoted to Lando Calrissian?  Our favorite caped entrepreneur returns to the silver screen as Donald Glover takes the role of a lifetime!  Also, Did you see the latest episode of Star Wars The Clone Wa- I mean, Rebels?  John is out this week, but Amy and I geek out pretty darn hard!