We went out to the movies to see “The Mandalorian and Grogu,” the first “Star Wars” film this decade. We had a really good time, thanks in large part to the charisma of many different puppets. (This is “Star Wars,” after all.) We aren’t without our criticisms—Is there ever really any danger? What is Sigourney Weaver doing?—but all in all, this film filled a Star Wars-shaped hole in our hearts.

Host Jason Snell with Erika Ensign, Steven Schapansky, Helene Wecker, Moisés Chiullán, Dan Moren and Brian Warren

A Star Wars feature film based on a TV show?! What’s even happening here? Your Star Wars pals Dan, Tony, and Kat have ventured to the theater to see The Mandalorian and Grogu and are here to discuss Grogu’s charming mini-movie, the surprising sympathy of Rotta the Hutt, and whether this film is just two TV episodes in a trench coat.

Host Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and Kat Benesh

This season of Maul - Shadow Lord concludes, and your Star Wars pals Dan, Kat, and Tony are here to discuss who survives, the strengths of animation, and Crimson Dawn’s reporting structure. Plus the conclusions of olive talk, Machiavelli’s The Prince, and our preferred apples.

Host Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and Kat Benesh

After a longer than expected absence, your Star Wars pals Dan, Tony, and Kat return to cover not two but four episodes of Maul - Shadow Lord. We discuss keeping car chases interesting, Inquisitor nomenclature, and the five successful habits of Sith Lords. Plus, olives: yea or nay?

Host Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and Kat Benesh

It’s space cops, Sith Lords, and shockball this week as your Star Wars pals Dan, Kat, and Tony discuss the latest pair of Maul - Shadow Lord episodes. Plus, moral quandaries, a call for listener mail, and more than you wanted to know about copyright law.

Host Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and Kat Benesh

Your Star Wars pals Dan, Kat, and Tony are back to cover a brand new show: Maul - Shadow Lord (not to be confused with other Mauls, accept no substitutes). We discuss the long strange charisma of this Sith Lord/crime boss/suspect mentor, mixing crime tropes with our sci-fi, and a frankly surprising amount about ska.

Host Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and Kat Benesh

Live, from a car, your Star Wars pals Dan, Kat, and Tony are back to discuss the upcoming series Maul - Shadow Lord, for which a trailer has been released. Then we talk a bit about Dave Filoni’s transition to creative head of Lucasfilm and what it might mean for the future of Star Wars. Also, we try very hard not to crash into anything.

Host Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and Kat Benesh

You thought they could release a trailer for a new Star Wars movie and there wouldn’t be a podcast about it? Think again! Your Star Wars pals Dan, Tony, and Kat are back to talk about the teaser for the upcoming feature The Mandalorian and Grogu, including swole Hutts, Babu Friks (Babus Frik?), and whether this can be any good.

Host Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and Kat Benesh

How much of a fortress can you really hide? Your Star Wars pals Dan, Kat, and Tony return to discuss Akira Kurosawa’s 1958 epic, The Hidden Fortress, a film which had a significant influence on George Lucas’s work. We discuss rich people buying the horse out from under you, the unquestionably most successful Fire Festival, and who exactly the three villains are.

Host Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and Kat Benesh

In a new annual tradition, we’ve gotten six short episodes of Star Wars animation following two characters. This time it’s Tales of the Underworld. Your Star Wars pals Dan, Tony, and Kat return to discuss three pretty good episodes and three not-so-good episodes, including what makes bad guys compelling, uncertain timelines, and de-canonized/re-canonized characters.

Host Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and Kat Benesh