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

Want to know more about the time in between The Last Jedi and Episode IX? Pirate's Price has more answers, including how Hondo deals with Bazine Netal and her mysterious employer, and how the Falcon got to Batuu in time for the Galaxy's Edge experience. Punch it!

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Similar to how three novels targeted to younger readers for "The Journey to The Force Awakens" included sequel-era prologues and epilogues, the "Flight of the Falcon" series has prologues and epilogues that are very "Journey to Episode IX" in their nature, but this time, there's a central plot and character - Bazine Netal's hunt for the Millennium Falcon. Punch it!

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While we count down the final days until the big reveals at Celebration Chicago, I'm circling back to a title with storytelling that takes place between The Last Jedi and Episode IX. It's "Lando's Luck" by Justina Ireland, part of the "Flight of the Falcon" series. Punch it!

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Thanks to everyone who had such nice things to say about yesterday's April Fool's Day episode! Today, I'm running down some other pranks that popped up, and looking back at the history of April Fool's Day episodes on Star Wars 7x7. Punch it!

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In honor of the 20th anniversary of its debut, Disney has created a Special Edition version of The Phantom Menace for limited release next month! Here's the scoop on some of the changes Disney made, as well as the strategy behind this surprising move. Punch it!

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It's time for our monthly Patron Q&A session! This time around: Why Leia didn't become queen after the destruction of Alderaan, and what being Padme's daughter got her on Naboo; the changing story of why Vader didn't (or did) sense the Force in Leia in A New Hope; and my favorite Star Wars ship... Punch it!

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I don't approach Star Wars Celebration like the average fan, or even the average podcaster. I'll explain in today's episode, and reveal the theme for this Celebration's one-question interview. Plus, I'm asking for your support in making this show possible... Punch it!

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Just because it's the last day of Star Wars Celebration Chicago, don't go thinking there won't still be some major news and story updates to reveal. On today's show, I'm flagging my top three panels in that regard, naming two honorable mention panels, and adding a couple of last highlights. Punch it!

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Disney+ is taking center stage on Sunday at Star Wars Celebration Chicago, with the main newsbreaking highlights of the day coming from two panels related to content on the upcoming streaming service. Plus, one stage at Celebration we haven't talked about yet, which has some pretty stellar programming... Punch it!

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Saturday will be the first of two Star Wars Celebration Chicago clusterfest days in terms of attendance, but luckily there's a handful of must-attend panels to keep you away from the crowds. Here's my top five list, along with three very honorable mentions. Punch it!

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