Star Wars 7x7: A Daily Bite-Sized Dose of Star Wars Joy

Much is being made about the appearance of an evil-looking Rey in the D23 footage from The Rise of Skywalker - including the ring she's wearing. What's the deal with that ring, anyway? Is it actually meaningful in some dark side way? Or is there possibly a more mundane, even heartwarming answer to the mystery? Punch it!

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September is going to be a slow month compared to the final three months of 2019, but there's still a lot to look forward to in the world of Star Wars! On today's episode, I'm detailing the things we know, and the things we can expect to see, before the calendar turns to October. Punch it!

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The Grysk could be the next big bad for the Star Wars universe, capable of turning what we know about the GFFA on its head! Today, let's add what we've learned about them from Thrawn: Treason to what we already know - which will wind up connecting them to the Sequel Era and even to Supreme Leader Snoke himself. Punch it!

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What do the Chiss want with the Galactic Empire? What does Palpatine want with the Chiss? What do the events of Thrawn: Treason have to do with the Sequel Era, and why is it a good thing (from a certain point of view) that Thrawn got spirited away by the purgill at the end of Star Wars Rebels? Punch it!

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Wonder what happened to Grand Admiral Thrawn when he checked out of Star Wars Rebels for a while in the middle of that final season? The answer is in Thrawn: Treason, and on today's show, I'm sharing my non-spoiler-ish review of the book, its pleasures, its frustrations, and the future opportunities it presents. Punch it!

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It's been a while, so let's do a Star Wars potpourri episode! Here are little bits of news that don't support their own episode by themselves, but together, these news bits about The Mandalorian, The Rise of Skywalker, and Galactic Starcruiser are all worth your attention. Punch it!

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We barely knew anything about Giancarlo Esposito's character in The Mandalorian before the D23 Expo last weekend. Now, thanks to interviews with SyFy Wire, ET Canada, and Extra Butter, we know a lot more! Check out snippets of those interviews today, and let's talk about what he reveals about Moff Gideon. Punch it!

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There are still a few more things we haven't talked about, related to The Rise of Skywalker, that were revealed at the D23 Expo. From the jet trooper to the Friday footage to the subtle timeline reveal, I've got all the last little details on today's show. Punch it!

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They did it! Lucasfilm released the D23 Expo footage from The Rise of Skywalker, and on today's show, I'm breaking down all the details for you. Punch it!

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The final day of the D23 Expo featured a sneak peek into the future of Disney Parks. For Star Wars, that meant new information about the Galactic Starcruiser (psst - don't call it a "hotel"). On today's show, five fast facts about the two-night immersive experience, and how it ties into Galaxy's Edge. Punch it!

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