In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty revisit Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens - aka the movie that kick-started this podcast!

We run through the build up to the film, discussing the theories that built up around casting rumours and the spoiler culture that rapidly accelerated across 2014/15. We then progress to discuss our personal feelings about the film upon its release, before reflecting on how those feelings have developed in the years since.

Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork.

If you have any questions for us or want to share your own thoughts on Rey, please email us at scavengershoard@gmail.com

Episode #152 - Revisiting 'Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens'

Scavenger’s Hoard is a Star Wars podcast hosted by Rachael and Kirsty, offering insight into the latest Star Wars news as well as in-depth analysis and commentary, with a particular focus on the sequel trilogy. This podcast is spoiler-friendly, so please be careful if you’re a spoiler-phobe!

TV & Film

We're back with a big announcement about winding the show down. 
In regular programming, we discuss the following news:

 The first trailer for The Acolyte is released.

 Star Wars Celebration 2025 ticket release is announced. 

  Star Wars: The Phantom Menace back in theatres and full Skywalker Saga marathon for Star Wars Day


We also discuss our thoughts on Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Two, with spoilers throughout, towards the end of the show. 
If you want to contact us to share any messages before the show ends, please message us on Twitter or send us an email at scavengershoard@gmail.com 
Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork.

Episode #198: Big Show Announcement & Acolyte Trailer Thoughts

We’re back! In this news-packed episode, Rachael and Kirsty run through the latest Star Wars news:

 The Mandalorian and Grogu movie announcement 
 Recent comments from New Jedi Order director Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy
  Adam Driver comments on Star Wars experience on Ferrari press circuit
  Dave Filoni’s promotion within Lucasfilm

We also share our thoughts on what we’ve been watching lately, including Apple TV show Foundation, Emerald Fennell’s Saltburn, Michael Mann’s Ferrari and Todd Haynes’ May December.
Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork.

Episode #197 - The Mandalorian & Grogu Announced and Update on New Jedi Order Movie

This episode is all about the recent Star Wars movie announcements. Specifically, we read out and discuss our listeners’ thoughts on the following projects:

 Obaid-Chinoy’s Rey/New Jedi Order film

 James Mangold’s Dawn of the Jedi film

  Dave Filono’s Mandoverse movie


This will be our last episode for a while due to us being busy with other commitments - we hope to be back with a new episode later in the summer!
Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork.

Episode #196 - Star Wars Movie Announcement Mailbag!

In this news-packed episode, Rachael and Kirsty run through the following bits of news from Star Wars Celebration Europe:

 The Andor season 2 presentation/teaser

 The Acolyte presentation/teaser

  The Skeleton Crew presentation/teaser

  Star Wars Visions Volume 2 presentation/trailer


We also run through our thoughts on the newly announced movie projects:

  A film on the dawn of the Jedi, from James Mangold

  A Dave Filoni movie that will serve as a climax to the Mando-verse shows

  A new Rey movie from Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, focused on Rey’s attempts to build a new Jedi order (we have a LOT of feelings rn)


We close the episode with a discussion of the latest two episodes of The Mandalorian - Chapter 22: Guns for Hire and Chapter 23: The Spies. Join us for a discussion of the fun cameos, a shocking appearance from the Shadow Council, and some very quick speculation on who the titular spies may be…
Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork.

Episode #195 - Post-Celebration Debrief & The Mandalorian 'Chapter 22: Guns for Hire' & 'Chapter 23: The Spies'

*This is a recording of the live panel Rachael recorded with Marie-Claire of What the Force and Laurie, an emerging screenwriter and director - on the Fan Stage at Star Wars Celebration Europe. Rachael has recorded a special intro and outro for the recording.*
The Force Awakens begins with a single line: “This will begin to make things right.” As we approach ten years since the sequel trilogy began, this panel looks at how the sequels expand upon and intersect with the mythological underpinnings of the first two trilogies. In particular, we will focus on how the story of Rey and Kylo Ren tests the boundaries between right and wrong, bringing fresh perspectives to a saga known for its binary morality. This panel will be hosted by Rachael of the Scavenger’s Hoard podcast. She will be joined by Marie-Claire of What the Force?, and Laurie Kirwan-Ashman, an emerging screenwriter and director.

Episode #152 - Revisiting 'Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens'

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