This week, Marc, Darren and Paul crack open Solo: A Star Wars Story, the Star Wars spin-off built around smugglers, scoundrels, backstory and one of cinema’s most iconic characters.

Not seen it?

We’ll help you decide if this galaxy-hopping adventure is your kind of movie — completely spoiler free.

Seen it?

We reveal things you may have missed, the details you didn't notice and explore the choices, references and character moments that keep Star Wars fans talking.

Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018)

PART 1 – The Nutshell – If you haven’t seen it

A spoiler-free breakdown designed to help you decide if this Star Wars origin story is your kind of film and worth your time.

We explore a younger Han Solo, a dangerous criminal underworld and a galaxy where survival depends on charm, luck and knowing who to trust.

We’ll help you quickly understand the tone, style and experience of the film, from its heist-movie energy and western influences to the familiar Star Wars ingredients woven throughout.

By the end of Part 1, you will have made a decision!

PART 2 – The Unboxing – If you’ve seen it

What Did You Miss?

Reveal things you may have missed, hidden layers, the sublime and the ridiculous.

The lads uncover details, references and character moments that are easy to overlook on first viewing.

There’s discussion around legacy characters, origin stories, fan service, Star Wars expectations and the question of whether some characters are better left unexplained.

Plus, a look at where Solo fits within the wider Star Wars universe and why it continues to divide opinion among fans.

Paul’s Facts of the Day

Behind-the-scenes insights including:

Casting stories and alternate possibilities

Production changes and creative shifts

Hidden Star Wars references and connections

Details around the making of the film

Fascinating “what if?” moments that could have changed everything

Hate It or Rate It?

Marc, Darren & Paul submit their scores and Solo: A Star Wars Story takes its place in the Listener League and the Legend League.

PART 3 – Listener Lounge – All about you!

The Lobby

Your emails, questions, comments and stories.

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