Scavenger's Hoard: A Star Wars Podcast

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What's Scavenger's Hoard: A Star Wars Podcast about?

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!

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Scavenger's Hoard: A Star Wars Podcast episodes:

03.27.2024
Episode #198: Big Show Announcement & Acolyte Trailer Thoughts
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...
01.19.2024
Episode #197 - The Mandalorian & Grogu Announced and Update on New Jedi Order Movie
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...
05.23.2023
Episode #196 - Star Wars Movie Announcement Mailbag!
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...
04.17.2023
Episode #195 - Post-Celebration Debrief & The Mandalorian 'Chapter 22: Guns for Hire' & 'Chapter 23: The Spies'
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...
04.11.2023
Live from Star Wars Celebration! Powerful Light, Powerful Darkness: How the Sequels Expand the Mythology of Star Wars
*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...
04.03.2023
Episode #194 - The Mandalorian 'Chapter 20: The Foundling' & 'Chapter 21: The Pirate'
*If you’re at Star Wars Celebration Europe, look out for Rachael’s panel - Powerful Light, Powerful Darkness - on the Fan Stage on Saturday!* In this episode, Rachael recommends the following: Dersu Uzala, dir. Akira Kurosawa Rififi, dir. Jules Dassin Kirsty recommends...
03.20.2023
Episode #193 - The Mandalorian 'Chapter 18: The Mines of Mandalore' & 'Chapter 19: The Convert'
We begin this episode by confirming the date and time of Rachael’s panel at Star Wars Celebration Europe! Rachael will be co-hosting a panel on the mythology of the sequel trilogy ('Powerful Light, Powerful Darkness: How the Sequels Expand the...
03.06.2023
Episode #192 - The Mandalorian 'Chapter 17: The Apostate'
We begin this episode by announcing Rachael’s panel at Star Wars Celebration Europe! Rachael will be co-hosting a panel on the mythology of the sequel trilogy ('Powerful Light, Powerful Darkness: How the Sequels Expand the Mythology of Star Wars'), and...
01.24.2023
Episode #191 - Mandalorian Season 3 Trailer & Revisiting Rogue One
We begin this episode by sharing our recommendations. Rachael recommends the following: One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest Tar The U.S. and the Holocaust Kirsty recommends the following: Italianamerican, Martin Scorsese 1974 Anna Karenina, 1948 and 2012 ...
01.12.2023
Episode #190 - Our Favourite Films, TV and Books of 2022
We're back with our first episode of 2023! We begin by catching up on some recent Star Wars news, including: The Mandalorian season 3 begins on 1 March/writers revealed Daisy Ridley lunches at Lucasfilm Damon Lindelof produced Star Wars film...
11.30.2022
Episode #189 - 'Andor' Episodes 11-12 Deep Dive
We conclude our spoiler-filled coverage of the Disney Plus series with our in-depth discussion of episodes 11-12 of Andor. We discuss the following plot threads: Mon Mothma wrestles with her daughter's faith in Chandrilan traditions, and using her family to...
11.14.2022
Episode #188 - 'Andor' Episode 10 Deep Dive
We continue our spoiler-filled coverage of the Disney Plus series with our in-depth discussion of episode 10 of Andor. We discuss the following plot threads: The gripping prison break from Narkina 5. The fate of Kino Loy, and Andy Serkis's...
11.08.2022
Episode #187 - 'Andor' Episodes 7-9 Deep Dive
We continue our spoiler-filled coverage of the Disney Plus series with our in-depth discussion of episodes 7, 8 and 9 of Andor. We discuss the following plot threads: Cassian returning to Ferrix, and sharing an emotional reunion with his mother...
10.17.2022
Episode #186 - 'Andor' Episodes 5-6 Deep Dive
We continue our spoiler-filled coverage of the Disney Plus series with our in-depth discussion of episodes 5 and 6 of Andor. We discuss the following plot threads: The Rebel heist of the Imperial payroll on Aldhani. Syril Karn’s horribly overbearing...
10.05.2022
Episode #185 - 'Andor' Episodes 1-4 Deep Dive
This episode is an all-Andor extravaganza! Here, we start off with our overall thoughts on the series so far before taking a deep dive into the first four episodes of the show. We talk in detail about the following plot strands: ...
08.21.2022
Episode #184 - Andor Anticipation & Acolyte Spoiler Zone
In this episode, we start off with our media recommendations (Star Wars stuff starts around 30 minutes in)! Rachael’s recommendations: Jacquot de Nantes, dir. Agnes Varda A Man Escaped, dir. Robert Bresson Braid, dir. Mitzi Peirone The Man Who...
07.03.2022
Announcement: Our New Home is Anchor!
We have moved! We are now hosted on Anchor.fm - we have updated our RSS feed on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher and Amazon Music, and are working on getting it updated everywhere. If you are receiving this minisode on your usual...
06.25.2022
Episode #183 - 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' Season Finale Discussion!
In this episode, we discuss the season finale of Obi-Wan Kenobi, spanning the lows and the highs. We talk about everything from the epic Vader vs Kenobi fight, through to Beru and Owen defending their home and Reva finding redemption....
06.19.2022
Episode #182 - Episodes 4 & 5 of 'Obi-Wan Kenobi'
In this episode, we dedicate the discussion to the latest two episodes of 'Obi-Wan Kenobi': episode four, which concerns the rescue of Leia from the Inquisitors' fortress; and episode five, where Obi-Wan and the members of the Path are tracked...
06.05.2022
Episode #181 - Episode 3 of 'Obi-Wan Kenobi'
In this episode, we begin by condemning the racist abuse being targeted at 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' actress Moses Ingram. We also share our thoughts on the unfortunate pattern this represents in the fandom's treatment of POC. We then move on to...
05.29.2022
Episode #180 - Star Wars TV Updates & Episodes 1 & 2 of 'Obi-Wan Kenobi'
In this episode, we begin with a news section where we discuss the big reveals from Vanity Fair and Celebration regarding the upcoming Star Wars TV projects - including Andor, Skeleton Crew and The Acolyte. We also discuss Kathleen Kennedy’s...
05.09.2022
Episode #179 - 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' Trailer & John Jackson Miller's 'Kenobi' Novel
In this episode’s opening, Kirsty recommends the following: - Cinema of Unease: A Personal Journey by Sam Neill, dir. Sam Neill and Judy Rymer And Rachael has these picks: - The Red Shoes, dir. Powell and Pressburger - Sunrise, dir. F. W. Murnau - The...
04.24.2022
Episode #178 - Star Wars vs The Matrix? A Tale of Two Franchises
In this episode’s opening, Kirsty recommends the following: - You Must Remember This, a podcast by Karina Longworth - The Batman, dir. Matt Reeves - Russian Doll, season 2 And Rachael has these picks: - The Drop Out - The Most Beautiful Wife, dir. Damiano Damiani -...
04.04.2022
Episode #177 - Oscars Chat & A Belated Obi-Wan Kenobi Discussion!
(There were some technical issues during the recording session that meant we lost the first 10 minutes of the podcast, and had to rely on backups for the rest of the recording - apologies for any dip in audio quality!) In...
03.08.2022
Episode #176 - The Courtship of Princess Leia
In this episode’s opening, Kirsty recommends the following: - From Hollywood with Love: The Rise and Fall (and Rise Again) of the Romantic Comedy by Scott Meslow - Blood, Sweat and Chrome: The Wild and True Story of Mad Max Fury...
02.19.2022
Episode #175 - First Kenobi Poster & Season Finale of 'The Book of Boba Fett'
In this episode’s opening, Kirsty recommends the following: - Dune and Dune Messiah by Frank Herbert - It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia - Kimi - I Want You Back - Down With Love And Rachael has these picks: - The Story of Adele H. - Sound of the...
02.07.2022
Episode #174 - The Fallen Star & The Book of Boba Fett Episodes 5 and 6
In this episode’s opening, Kirsty recommends the following: - This is Not a Burial, It’s a Resurrection (2019) - The Last of Sheila (1973) - Assembly by Natasha Brown - Several People are Typing by Calvin Kasulke And Rachael has these picks: - The Cremator (1969) -...
01.25.2022
Episode #173 - The Book of Boba Fett: 'The Streets of Mos Espa' and 'The Gathering Storm'
In this episode’s opening, Kirsty recommends the following: - The Brontes: Wild Genius on the Moors: The Story of a Literary Family by Juliet Barker - The Ghost and Mrs Muir (1947) - The Tragedy of Macbeth (2021) - Werner Herzog Eats His...
01.10.2022
Episode #172 - The Book of Boba Fett: 'Stranger in a Strange Land' and 'The Tribes of Tatooine'
It’s the new year, and we have a new format! Going forward, our plan is to begin each episode by highlighting a few pieces of non-Star Wars media we’d particularly like to put on people’s radars - including books, films...
12.14.2021
Episode #171 - Spotlight on the Novelisation of 'Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith'
In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty begin by covering the following news: - Amandla Stenberg reported to play the lead role in upcoming Disney Plus series ‘The Acolyte’ - Kari Skogland will replace Patty Jenkins as director of ‘CLEOPATRA’, so Jenkins can...
11.23.2021
Episode #170 - Spotlight on the Novelisation of 'Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones'
After a brief chat about the Disney Plus special on Boba Fett (Under the Helmet), Rachael and Kirsty begin by covering the following news: - Natasha Liu Bordizzo has been cast as Sabine Wren in the Ahsoka show - Kathleen Kennedy renews...
11.11.2021
Episode #169 - Spotlight on the Novelisation of 'Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace'
In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty begin by covering the following news: - First trailer for the Book of Boba Fett revealed - Matt Smith sheds light on his involvement in ‘The Rise of Skywalker’ - Mysterious Star Wars film rumoured to begin...
10.25.2021
Episode #168 - 'Star Wars: Visions': The Elder, Lop & Ochō and Akakiri
In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty begin with a quick and mostly non-spoilery review of Denis Villeneuve’s ‘Dune’ (aka the other big space movie). We both share our initial impressions, and our hopes for the much hoped for sequel. We...
10.13.2021
Episode #167 - 'Shadow of the Sith' Announced & We Continue Our 'Star Wars: Visions' Series
In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty cover the following news: - Key new Star Wars novels, including 'Shadow of the Sith', announced - Chloe Zhao potentially hints at being interested in a Star Wars project - 'Secrets of the Sith' delves into the...
09.28.2021
Episode #166 - 'Star Wars: Visions': The Duel, Tatooine Rhapsody & The Twins
In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty cover the following news: - Marcia Lucas shares her less than glowing review of the sequel trilogy - Ludwig Göransson set to score Disney+’s ‘The Book of Boba Fett’ - Rumoured Boba Fett episode titles/interconnection with The...
09.13.2021
Episode #165 - Thandiwe Newton Speaks Out on 'Solo' & We Review 'Tempest Runner'
In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty cover the following news: - The documentary 'Disney Gallery: Star Wars: The Mandalorian - Making of the Season 2 Finale' - The first trailer to the Disney Plus special 'Lego Star Wars: Terrifying Tales' - The remake...
08.15.2021
Episode #164 - 'The Bad Batch' Concludes & We Review 'The Rising Storm'
In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty cover the following news: - J.W. Rinzler passes away - Taika Waititi turns his attention to his Star Wars film - New Star Wars Lego special coming - Terrifying Tales We then cover the final three episodes...
07.27.2021
Episode #163 - 'Ronin' Synopsis Revealed & We Take a Marvel Detour!
In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty cover the following news: - Patty Jenkins provides an update on her 'Rogue Squadron' movie - A Ronin synopsis is revealed - A making-of documentary on the season 2 finale of The Mandalorian gets announced We also provide...
07.07.2021
Episode #162 - Leslye Headland Talks Acolyte, Visions Gets A Preview & The Ewoks Battle for Endor
In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty cover the following news: - Leslye Headland discusses her personal approach to Star Wars - Leslye shares the influence of 'The Phantom Menace' on her new show 'The Acolyte' - Animated anthology 'Star Wars: Visions' gets previewed...
06.22.2021
Episode #161 - Ewok Extravaganza Part I: Caravan of Courage
In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty begin by running through the episodes of 'The Bad Batch' that have been shown since their last episode (we'll be revisiting the show in depth once the season is over). We then begin a...
06.08.2021
Episode #160 - Prequel Fandom Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty begin by discussing some recent news: - J.J. Abrams' comments on it potentially being helpful to plan a story ahead of time (while also not really saying this directly) - Emilia Clarke showing enthusiasm for Qi'Ra's...
05.19.2021
Episode #159 - Prequel Fandom Episode II: Attack of the Clones
In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty continue their exploration of prequel-era online fandom - this time, taking a look at Attack of the Clones (this discussion starts around 24 mins in). We start off with a general spoiler-y discussion of...
05.04.2021
Episode #158 - Prequel Fandom Episode I: The Phantom Menace
In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty dip their toes into the vast ocean that is the online fandom surrounding The Phantom Menace. Drawing from ancient internet forums, charmingly archaic fansites and listeners’ memories, we attempt to get a grasp on...
04.21.2021
Episode #157 - A Nostalgic Look Back at the Prequel Era
In this special episode, Rachael and Kirsty are joined by Liam - friend of the show and host of the Paradise Cine podcast! We band together to discuss the prequel era, discussing each film in turn with a focus on...
04.06.2021
Episode #156 - 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' Cast Revealed & 'Light of the Jedi' Spoiler Discussion
In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty discuss some big Star Wars news and take a deep dive into the High Republic era with ‘Light of the Jedi’. We discuss the following news: - Obi-Wan Kenobi series to begin Production, cast revealed - New...
03.17.2021
Episode #155 - Revisiting 'Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker'
In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty revisit 'Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker' - and our complex feelings about it! We run through the build up to the film, covering everything from J.J. Abrams coming aboard when Colin Trevorrow...
03.01.2021
Episode #154 - Revisiting 'Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi'
In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty travel back to December 2017 and the release of 'The Last Jedi' - we discuss the initial (glowing!) critics reviews before progressing to a conversation focused on our own experiences. How did we feel...
02.16.2021
Episode #153 - The Journey to 'The Last Jedi'
In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty start off by discussing Gina Carano's long-overdue firing from The Mandalorian and Star Wars altogether. With Gina Carano in the rear-view mirror, we revisit Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi - aka the movie...
02.03.2021
Episode #152 - Revisiting 'Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens'
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...
12.22.2020
Episode #151 - The Mandalorian 'Chapter 16: The Rescue'
In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty discuss their feelings about the season finale of The Mandalorian - 'Chapter 16: The Rescue'. We discuss the highlights and share our criticisms, as well as getting hyped for the thrilling reveal of the...

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Scavenger's Hoard: A Star Wars Podcast episodes:

Episode #198: Big Show Announcement & Acolyte Trailer Thoughts

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

Episode #196 - Star Wars Movie Announcement Mailbag!

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

Live from Star Wars Celebration! Powerful Light, Powerful Darkness: How the Sequels Expand the Mythology of Star Wars

Episode #194 - The Mandalorian 'Chapter 20: The Foundling' & 'Chapter 21: The Pirate'

Episode #193 - The Mandalorian 'Chapter 18: The Mines of Mandalore' & 'Chapter 19: The Convert'

Episode #192 - The Mandalorian 'Chapter 17: The Apostate'

Episode #191 - Mandalorian Season 3 Trailer & Revisiting Rogue One

Episode #190 - Our Favourite Films, TV and Books of 2022

Episode #189 - 'Andor' Episodes 11-12 Deep Dive

Episode #188 - 'Andor' Episode 10 Deep Dive

Episode #187 - 'Andor' Episodes 7-9 Deep Dive

Episode #186 - 'Andor' Episodes 5-6 Deep Dive

Episode #185 - 'Andor' Episodes 1-4 Deep Dive

Episode #184 - Andor Anticipation & Acolyte Spoiler Zone

Announcement: Our New Home is Anchor!

Episode #183 - 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' Season Finale Discussion!

Episode #182 - Episodes 4 & 5 of 'Obi-Wan Kenobi'

Episode #181 - Episode 3 of 'Obi-Wan Kenobi'

Episode #180 - Star Wars TV Updates & Episodes 1 & 2 of 'Obi-Wan Kenobi'

Episode #179 - 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' Trailer & John Jackson Miller's 'Kenobi' Novel

Episode #178 - Star Wars vs The Matrix? A Tale of Two Franchises

Episode #177 - Oscars Chat & A Belated Obi-Wan Kenobi Discussion!

Episode #176 - The Courtship of Princess Leia

Episode #175 - First Kenobi Poster & Season Finale of 'The Book of Boba Fett'

Episode #174 - The Fallen Star & The Book of Boba Fett Episodes 5 and 6

Episode #173 - The Book of Boba Fett: 'The Streets of Mos Espa' and 'The Gathering Storm'

Episode #172 - The Book of Boba Fett: 'Stranger in a Strange Land' and 'The Tribes of Tatooine'

Episode #171 - Spotlight on the Novelisation of 'Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith'

Episode #170 - Spotlight on the Novelisation of 'Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones'

Episode #169 - Spotlight on the Novelisation of 'Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace'

Episode #168 - 'Star Wars: Visions': The Elder, Lop & Ochō and Akakiri

Episode #167 - 'Shadow of the Sith' Announced & We Continue Our 'Star Wars: Visions' Series

Episode #166 - 'Star Wars: Visions': The Duel, Tatooine Rhapsody & The Twins

Episode #165 - Thandiwe Newton Speaks Out on 'Solo' & We Review 'Tempest Runner'

Episode #164 - 'The Bad Batch' Concludes & We Review 'The Rising Storm'

Episode #163 - 'Ronin' Synopsis Revealed & We Take a Marvel Detour!

Episode #162 - Leslye Headland Talks Acolyte, Visions Gets A Preview & The Ewoks Battle for Endor

Episode #161 - Ewok Extravaganza Part I: Caravan of Courage

Episode #160 - Prequel Fandom Episode III: Revenge of the Sith

Episode #159 - Prequel Fandom Episode II: Attack of the Clones

Episode #158 - Prequel Fandom Episode I: The Phantom Menace

Episode #157 - A Nostalgic Look Back at the Prequel Era

Episode #156 - 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' Cast Revealed & 'Light of the Jedi' Spoiler Discussion

Episode #155 - Revisiting 'Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker'

Episode #154 - Revisiting 'Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi'

Episode #153 - The Journey to 'The Last Jedi'

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

Episode #151 - The Mandalorian 'Chapter 16: The Rescue'