The Smuggler's Dispatch - A Star Wars Fan Podcast

After a narrow escape on the swamp planet Dagobah, the crew finds a link to one of the most dangerous weapons ever created in the galaxy - The Death Star.

Join Al, Mikel, and CB as they dive into every trench, thermal exhaust port, and superglued panel on the iconic battle station. Digging into the behind the scenes creation and iteration, all the way to answering age old questions like "why does the Death Star even have a trash compactor??" and "What does power its planet destroying laser??" We hope you grab your flight suit, hop in your X-Wing and come join us on board as we explore Moff Jerjerrod's pride and joy!

Skit: 00:00:00 - 00:04:15

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Production Credits
Written By: Mikel Howarth & Alex Stewart
Produced By: Mikel Howarth
Directed By: Mikel Howarth and Alex Stewart

Music Credits

After a rough landing in the swamplands of Dagobah, the crew of the Raven find themselves uncovering the abode of a great Jedi, and Al and Mikel can't help but share the history and mystery of master Yoda himself!

Join us as we cover every nook, crannie and wrinkle on the old puppet, from his inception and design, to the incredible performance by Frank Oz, and even a bit about his unique history and a couple of other similar beings in the Star Wars universe that were inspired by the old green force-weilder!

Skit: 00:00:00 - 00:02:45

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Production Credits
Written By: Mikel Howarth & Alex Stewart
Produced By: Mikel Howarth
Directed By: Mikel Howarth and Alex Stewart

Music Credits

"Mighty & Meek" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

Grab a Wookie Cookie and join Al and Mikel on a special holiday voyage to explore the enduring influence Life Day has had on the Star Wars universe! From Chewbacca's family to the Mandalorian's amban rifle, to LEGO, its fingerprints are everywhere.

Skit

00:00:00 - 00:03:51

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Featured Holo Mail

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Production Credits

Written By: Mikel Howarth & Alex Stewart

Produced By: Mikel Howarth

Directed By: Mikel Howarth and Alex Stewart

At last the crew makes it to the glassy green surface of the once luscious world of Mandalore, and this time Al and Mikel are taking a deep dive into the titular Mandalorian himself - Din Djarin. Come aboard for a journey through the history of what eventually brought the Mandalorian to the life, going all the way back to 2005. There's a lot of surprising hidden corners in the Mandalorian's past, on and off-screen! We'll see you on the Raven!

Skit: 00:00:00 - 00:03:50

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Production Credits:
Written By: Mikel Howarth & Alex Stewart
Produced By: Mikel Howarth
Directed By: Mikel Howarth, Alex Stewart, and C-B7

Thank you for listening! May the force be with you, and may the stars light your way!

Al and Mikel get a second hand Holotactics table on the Raven, which starts a conversation about another of Mandalore's great leaders, Bo-Katan Kryze! Put on your tactical bucket and join us around the table for a cantina chat about the Nite Owl herself!

Skit: 00:00:00 - 00:02:00

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Email: [email protected]
Instagram: @smugglersdispatch
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Production Credits:
Written By: Mikel Howarth & Alex Stewart
Produced By: Mikel Howarth
Directed By: Mikel Howarth, Alex Stewart, and C-B7

Thank you for listening! May the force be with you, and may the stars light your way!

Still curious about the planet and the people, Al and Mikel have a casual conversation about Duchess Satine over a cup of caf.

Join Al and Mikel as they talk about who Satine is, what she means to the galaxy at large, as well what lessons we can take into the real world from her example. See you on board the Raven!

Skit: 00:00:00 - 00:01:31

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Email: [email protected]
Instagram: @smugglersdispatch
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Production Credits:
Written By: Mikel Howarth & Alex Stewart
Produced By: Mikel Howarth
Directed By: Mikel Howarth, Alex Stewart, and C-B7

Thank you for listening! May the force be with you, and may the stars light your way!

Orbiting the surface of the desolated planet Mandalore, the crew of the Raven V discuss the habitability and history of the legendary homeworld of the Mandalorian people.

Join Al and Mikel as they take a dive into the living waters, peer into the eye of the great mythosaur, and generally wax philosophical about this lore-rich piece of Star Wars history! This is the first episode in a series where we will try to get to the bottom of what makes the Mandalorian people so intriguing, engaging, and longstanding. So put on your helmet, grab your blasters and jetpacks, and join us for this special transmission!

Skit: 00:00:00 - 00:03:00

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Production Credits
Written By: Mikel Howarth & Alex Stewart
Produced By: Mikel Howarth
Directed By: Mikel Howarth and Alex Stewart

Dust off your old Holoprojector, and join us in celebrating a hand-picked collection of the best (or most infamous) Star Wars fan films! There's some old classics and maybe even a few you haven't heard of! Al and Mikel dig into what makes this galaxy such a great sandbox for other storytellers, and how Star Wars itself is in a way a fan film. So pop some Batuu Mix and come celebrate the stories being told by fans across the world!

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00:00:00 - 00:01:40

Our Kyber Encrusted Roster of Fan Films

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• Jan Ruppert, creator of Tukk Tales

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Production Credits
Written By: Mikel Howarth & Alex Stewart
Produced By: Mikel Howarth
Directed By: Mikel Howarth and Alex Stewart

Music Credits

The crew finds themselves on the glittering shores of Canto Bight for some clandestine business, hitting some snags and making some new friends along the way. Al and Mikel finally get a transmission out that's all about the Jewel of Cantonica, and what may lie beneath its glamorous surface...

From the production of the set in Croatia, to new revelations about Rian Johnson for Mikel, costumes, and creatures, creatures, CREATURES galore. No matter what kind of midichlorian count you measure TLJ against, we hope you buckle in for this adventure with us. (Just make sure to get a permit from security if you park on the beach)

Skit: 00:00:00 - 00:08:30

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Production Credits
Written By: Mikel Howarth & Alex Stewart
Produced By: Mikel Howarth
Directed By: Mikel Howarth and Alex Stewart

Music Credits

We must not lose sight of one thing: It was all started by a Jinn.

In this episode we find Mikel and Alex exploring the potential meaning behind Al's unexplained nightly visits from a mysterious Jedi and what it could mean for his future exploring his connection with the Force. This exploration lead to our hosts exploring the storied origins of the character of Qui-Gon Jinn, including a discussion about the potential meaning behind his name. We also discuss how the character of Jinn is responsible for the launching of the Skywalker Saga within the Star Wars Universe.

So, grab your Jedi cloaks and your rebreather and get ready for a brand-new episode of The Smuggler's Dispatch!


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Website: www.smugglersdispatch.com
Instagram: @smugglersdispatch
YouTube: Smuggler's Dispatch

Production Credits
Written By: Mikel Howarth & Alex Stewart
Produced By: Mikel Howarth
Directed By: Mikel Howarth and Alex Stewart