Shows
Marvel Star Wars ExplorersThrawn: Alliances (with Kregg Castillo)Indiana Jones' further adventures may have stopped (for now), but Brian and Sam are still at it! And they've brought along a Star Friend from A Long Time Ago, Kregg Castillo, to dive into a Thrawn storyline published over a year and a half ago! In addition to our bafflement regarding the insane way Marvel has chosen to present this storyline, Sam is also having his R5-D4 dreams crushed, Brian is reminiscing on his recent travels abroad, and the whole gang is finally taking a trip to the Underworld.
2025-08-071h 49
Marvel Star Wars ExplorersIndy 22 - The Further Adventures of Young Indiana Jones (with Jack Stovold)As Sam and Brian mop up the last scraps of The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles, Jack returns to the podcast to offer some final thoughts on our Bud-Arc adventure. We're also getting stumped by Star Wars Dad Jokes, talking about some Indy adventures that could've been, and handing out our Indy Awards!
2025-07-042h 57
Marvel Star Wars ExplorersIndy 16 - Good as Gold (with Lauren Petronaci)As Jessie Hale finds herself saddled with the most irritating translator she could have asked for, we find ourselves once again joined by Lauren Petronaci, who has a surprisingly strong reaction to The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles episodes we watched this time. Plus, Brian has a controversial take on Steve Ditko, Bud-Arcs and bullwhips return, and Sam and Brian share some recent personal Indy news involving a treasured relic that belongs in a museum.
2025-04-032h 17
Marvel Star Wars ExplorersIndy 13 - The Cuban Connection (with Barm and Jack Stovold)As Indy travels to Cuba to clear Marcus' name, Barm and Jack both swing by to weigh in the Crimson Jack of it all in Skeleton Crew, to fight off a case of Indy Fever in Peking, to admire the unexpected charms of Steve Ditko in these comic pages, and to revel in the joys of the Smash Martians.
2025-01-072h 15
Marvel Star Wars ExplorersThe 5th Annual Golden Hoojib Awards (with Kev Young)As Sam and Brian are just settling in to podcast semi-retirement, they're immediately called back into action for their annual look back at their favorite comic book adaptations, best new oldies, biggest disappointments and favorite films of 2023. All that, plus they're talking about New Coke and the MCU's latest, Echo!
2024-03-073h 18
Marvel Star Wars ExplorersIndiana Jones and the Temple of Doom Marvel Adaptation (with David Robertson)As Indy pursues fortune and glory in India, we welcome David Robertson back to the podcast to hear Sam talk about a Star Wars Holiday Special documentary, to hear Brian talk about his adventures at LA Comic-Con, and to share with us his memories of reading UK Indiana Jones comics a long time ago, on a continent far, far away.
2023-12-142h 14
Marvel Star Wars ExplorersEmpire's End (with Jack Stovold)As Emperor Palpatine's latest clone desperately tries to cling to life, we find ourself once again joined by Jack Stovold for a comprehensive examination of ALL things Ahsoka, a discussion of obscure radio dramas and air rage of the mid-nineties, and to finally close the book on the strange chapter of Star Wars history that is the Dark Empire saga.
2023-10-192h 52
Marvel Star Wars ExplorersNewspaper 25 - A New Beginning (with Ryan Davis and Jack Stovold)As Luke and Han confront an old rival bent on collecting Jabba's prize, we collect two Star Friends, Ryan Davis and Jack Stovold, for a conversation about recent Star Wars television releases, Admiral Kirk's retirement, the return of a newspaper Star Wars favorite(?), and Jack's drunken scribblings.
2023-06-012h 17
Marvel Star Wars ExplorersNewspaper 21 - Revenge of the Jedi (with Barm and Sean Davis)As the Star Warriors attempt to rendezvous with a new ally of the rebellion, Sam and Brian rendezvous with their old so-and-so's Barm and Sean to discuss Dr. Pershing and Mandalorian culture, the unexpected presence of Star Wars in present day Ukraine, and the first appearance EVER of Admiral Ackbar, here in this very newspaper strip.
2023-04-062h 15
Marvel Star Wars ExplorersThe 4th Annual Golden Hoojib Awards (with Kev Young)As Luke Skywalker arrives in his X-Wing at Los Angeles to attend this year's Academy Awards, Sam and Brian welcome Kev back to the podcast for their annual examination and evaluation of the films of the previous year! Not only that, but they're also diving into the season premiere of The Mandalorian, the release of Quantumania, the gang's WORST new oldies, and Sam's current Marvel Snap deck.
2023-03-093h 21
Marvel Star Wars ExplorersBonus: After the Credits Episode #110 - Andor (with Sean Davis and Ryan Davis)It's a special holiday treat! The good folks (and personal Star Friends) over at After the Credits had Sam and Brian on for a blowout episode about Andor, which you can also listen to right here in this very feed! Be sure to check out more from After the Credits at After the Credits (castos.com) Are we just out for ourselves, or the greater Chunk cause? We'll have to band together for this lengthy Holiday episode of After the Credits. But thankfully the YumChunks won't be fighting alone, because we are joined by our best star...
2022-12-233h 03
Marvel Star Wars ExplorersNewspaper 14 - The Serpent Masters (with Nate Tapp)As Luke and Tanith Shire find themselves marooned and captured by the Serpent Masters, Brian and Sam find themselves captured by Nate Tapp's charms, as he returns to the podcast to talk with us about Andor as a whole, his comic book focused curriculum, and the joyful sight of a dude in Stormtrooper armor riding a flying snake and holding a gosh darned LANCE.
2022-12-152h 11
Marvel Star Wars ExplorersNewspaper 06 - The Second Kessel Run (with Jack Stovold)As Han, Luke, and Mira push the Falcon to its limits to save the citizens of Kessel (and set a new Kessel Run record), Jack returns to the podcast to chat with us about ducks within the Star Wars universe, the various Star Trek-adjacent concepts present in this storyline, and Luke's love life (or lack thereof).
2022-08-251h 43
Marvel Star Wars ExplorersStar Wars Celebration Special (with Melissa Thiede)Before diving into the next phase of Marvel Star Wars Explorers, Sam and Brian are taking a break to reflect on their recent journey to Star Wars Celebration! And joining them is fellow Celebration attendee and Star Friend, Melissa Thiede! Together, they're unpacking all the latest Star News announcements, weighing in on the first two episodes of Obi-Wan, and talking about some of their favorite moments, sights, and cosplayers from Celebration!
2022-06-022h 00
Marvel Star Wars ExplorersThe Light and Darkness WarAs a car accident sends Lazarus Jones into a coma, out of our known reality, and into an intergalactic war in the dimension of Urumm, Brian and Sam finds themselves outside their familiar reality of Star Wars and instead discussing the limited run comic series, The Light and Darkness War! Along the way, they're also talking about Disney Gallery and some of their favorite pop culture items from 1988 and 1989, before diving into the comic that landed Tom Veitch and Cam Kennedy their job of reintroducing Star Wars comics to the world with Dark Empire. Menteps! Teslas! NA! This one...
2022-05-191h 47
Marvel Star Wars ExplorersDark Empire II: Issue 3 (with Josh Lee)As Luke and Kam explore an ancient Jedi planet, Josh Lee rejoins the podcast to talk about his recent exploration of Batuu, while Sam explores Earth Mysteries, Brian explores Galactic Starcruiser videos, they all explore the new Obi-Wan trailer, and finally weigh in on the direction of Dark Empire II as they reach its halfway point. Plus, a special announcement about what's next for the podcast!
2022-03-241h 56
Marvel Star Wars ExplorersDark Empire II: Issue 1 (with Eric Ambler)As the remnants of the defeated Emperor's fleet prepare for a return to the Galactic Stage, Sam and Brian return to your podcast feed for the first part of their coverage of Dark Empire II! And joining us from a toppled clone tank is none other than Eric Ambler, who's ready to dive in with us as we examine the good, the bad, and the familiar, in Issue 1. Plus, we finally open The Book of Boba Fett! The Marvel Star Wars Explorers Strike Back!
2022-02-102h 05
Marvel Star Wars ExplorersUK13 - Rust Never Sleeps / The Flight of the Falcon / Blind Fury! (with Sean Davis)Ho Ho Horliss-Horliss, and a Merry Life Day to you! Brian and Sam welcome Sean Davis back to the cast to close out the year and to close the book on Marvel Star Wars comics (of the 70s and 80s)! We're unwrapping three new tales this time, including a rumination on the belief systems of discarded droids, an origin story for the Millenium Falcon, and Luke's harrowing journey into the heart of darkness. We're also talking about the newly announced Star Wars: Eclipse, reflecting on the UK comics as a whole, naming our favorite characters, covers and storylines from...
2021-12-232h 32
Marvel Star Wars ExplorersUK12 - Tilotny Throws a Shape / Dark Lord's Conscience (with Jack Stovold)Sam and Brian enter new territory as they cover two different strange and surreal short stories written by Alan Moore. Fortunately, they have a guide in Jack Stovold, who shares his childhood memories of Cronenbergian Stormtrooper monstrosities, time paradoxes and childish godlike beings. Beyond that, there's pre-Return of the Jedi Vader characterization, our current feelings on Bor Gullet and Saw Gerrera, the latest and greatest Star Wars comics featuring Life Day and Hoojibs, AND we talk about a commercial for a hotel! Star Wars is money.
2021-12-102h 09
Marvel Star Wars ExplorersUK10 - The Pandora Effect (with Josh Lee)As Han and Leia find themselves in the clutches of five evil-worshipping extra-dimensional fanatics, Sam and Brian find themselves in the charms of Josh Lee, for a discussion that covers the newest, hottest Book of Boba Fett trailer, our ideas for a Star Wars action figure-based sitcom plot, and our takes on famed comic book luminary Alan Moore's contributions to the Star Wars galaxy.
2021-11-121h 21
Marvel Star Wars ExplorersUK1 - The Keeper's World (with Sean Davis)As Luke, Leia and the droids set off from Yavin 4 to contact another band of rebels, Sam and Brian set off on their latest explorations, starting with a storyline first printed in the pages of a children's magazine from 1977! Sean Davis joins to help them usher in the era, to weigh in on the great debate involving Boba Fett's Starship™, to talk about the myriad delights in the pages of Pizzazz, and to return to a time when the rules of Star Wars were not yet set in stone!
2021-07-081h 57
Marvel Star Wars ExplorersDark Empire 6: The Fate of a Galaxy (with Jack Stovold)As Leia prepares for the ultimate confrontation with the revived Emperor, we revive our old Star Friend, Jack, for our final trip to 1992, a re-evaluation of Regular Jefferson, our dream role for General Hux in The Ninth Star Wars Film, and yet another excessive deep dive into the nature of THE FORCE.
2021-06-243h 25
Marvel Star Wars ExplorersDark Empire 3: The Battle for Calamari (with Daniel Borders-Ashe)As Lando and Wedge attempt a daring rescue of the beleaguered Mon Calamari homeworld, we're rejoined by the daring Daniel Borders-Ashe to discuss some truly classic family movies of 1992, to hear Brian's thoughts on The Bad Batch and Sam's equally compelling thoughts on Star Wars: Biomes, and to discuss the Expanded Universe debut of the gritty underbelly of a Galaxy Far, Far Away.
2021-05-132h 05
Marvel Star Wars Explorers107 - All Together Now (with Jack Stovold)As an uneasy alliance of Star Warriors grapple with their own insecurities and conflicts while taking on the Tof menace, our Star Friends -- HOLY SHIT IT'S THE FINAL ISSUE! Jack Stovold joins us for one last journey to the 80's, baby, as we analyze the good and bad of a very unusual Star Wars issue, ponder what George Lucas' creative input in the current Star Wars universe might look like, rank our favorite covers, characters and issues of the comic, and look forward to the bright new future of Marvel Star Wars Explorers! All that, AND Sam tells...
2021-03-113h 38
Marvel Star Wars Explorers103 - Tai (with Blythe Rudloff)As Leia and her Zeltron companions debate the appropriate way to care for their Nagai prisoner, Sam and Brian welcome back Brian's Star Wife, Blythe Rudloff, to talk about CGI Luke, to educate Sam on the history of the Harlem Globetrotters, to discuss the compassion and empathy of Leia and to analyze the horniness (or lack of horniness) in the Star Wars universe.
2020-12-302h 44
Marvel Star Wars Explorers096 - Duel with a Dark Lady! (with Chris Lantz and Jack Stovold)As Kiro attempts a daring rescue of an injured Luke on the desolate world Kinooine, we welcome back two returning champions, Chris Lantz and Jack Stovold to talk about the shocking revelations regarding Lumiya's identity, the upcoming adventures of the Lego Star Warriors, and the states of the Star Wars world in 1985 and 2020.
2020-09-032h 46
Marvel Star Wars Explorers092 - The Dream (with Sean Davis)As Luke struggles to understand the meaning of the dreams that have been plaguing him, Sean Davis makes Sam and Brian's dreams come true by returning to the podcast to discuss A Nightmare on Elm Street's release, the thematic reflections of Kylo Ren in this issue, and the triumphant and long-awaited return of Flint and Barney.
2020-07-162h 26
Marvel Star Wars Explorers091 - Wookiee World (with Eric Deutsch)As Han, Lando and Chewie uncover a sinister plot unfolding on Kazhyyyk, Sam and Brian welcome Eric Deutsch back to the pod to give their hot takes on Jedi Temple Challenge, to discuss the excitement of getting a post-Holiday Special glimpse at the Wookiee homeworld, and to examine just how much Wookiee "dialogue" is too much. They find that it's never too much. GRONK!
2020-06-262h 01
Marvel Star Wars Explorers089 - I'll See You in the Throne Room (with Jack Stovold)As Luke finds himself being tempted by the dark side of the force during a planetary revolution, we find ourselves tempted by Jack Stovold's wiles, as he joins us to talk about one of his favorite Marvel Star Wars issues, to warn us about the dangers of naturally occurring poison gas, to react to the rapidly expanding Star Wars television universe with us and to SEE US IN THE THRONE ROOM!
2020-05-292h 39
Marvel Star Wars Explorers085 - The Hero (with Kristina Kephart)As Lando, Chewie and Han find themselves on the run during a diplomatic mission on Keyorin, Sam and Brian find themselves welcoming Kristina Kephart back to the podcast to discuss the long-awaited return of Jo Duffy, to weigh in on Back to the Future's careless take on international politics, to offer a plethora of casting options for fan-favorites Lemo and Sanda and to catch up on their bursting mailbag of e-Words.
2020-03-192h 15
Marvel Star Wars ExplorersDuel of the Fates Table Read Discussion (with Eric Ambler, Sean Davis, Cam Siemer and Kevin Young)The Explorers just finished their table read of the unproduced Episode IX script by Colin Trevorrow and Derek Connolly and they HAVE THOUGHTS! Joined by the rest of the crew who helped make this momentous event happen, Sam, Brian and the gang give their hot take reactions to what worked for them in this script, what didn't, which of our performances they enjoyed the most, and dig in to how this script compares to the one that was delivered in The Rise of Skywalker!
2020-03-051h 26
Marvel Star Wars Explorers084 - Seoul Searching (with Kevin Young)As Han and Chewie venture to far reaches of the galaxy in search of fortune, Sam and Brian, with two hours of recording already behind them, dive into this THRILLING issue of Marvel Star Wars with their good friend Kevin Young. They're talking about the post-Return of the Jedi world, surprisingly forgotten trials and media frenzies of the 80's, the motivations of Han Solo and SO MUCH MORE!
2020-02-201h 54
Marvel Star Wars ExplorersThe Rise of Skywalker (with Sean Davis, Josh Lee, Barm and Jack Stovold)The dead aren't the only ones speaking, as Marvel Star Wars Explorers finally tackles Episode IX: The Ninth Star Wars Film! A movie event this big requires a podcast event that's equally big, so Brian and Sam have assembled a team of MSWE all-stars for a sprawling, hours-long discussion that covers the few things they like and the many things they don't about this divisive installment in the Star Wars saga! Babu Frik! Zorii Bliss! C-3PO's RED EYES! It's all here!
2020-01-093h 56
Marvel Star Wars ExplorersThe Last Jedi Marvel Adaptation (with Barm and Sean Davis)In an unprecedented move, Sam and Brian are taking a break from the 80's and exploring some modern Marvel Star Wars comics this week, as a special bonus episode lead-up to The Rise of Skywalker! That means we're continuing with our film adaptation streak and dipping into one of our favorite wells, The Last Jedi. Not only that, but we've brought along returning Star Friends, Barm and Sean Davis, for a wild, lengthy discussion ranging from our thoughts on Luke's added characterization in the comic, to the nature and philosophy of the force, to the meaning of Rey's mysterious...
2019-12-123h 30
Marvel Star Wars ExplorersReturn of the Jedi 4: the Final Duel! (with Cam Siemer and Jack Stovold)As the rebellion begins its offensive against the Empire's second Death Star, we welcome back Jack Stovold and Cam Siemer to finish out our coverage of Return of the Jedi, to voice our opinions on the first two episodes of The Mandalorian, to lament the inexplicable absence of some of the movie's most powerful moments in the comic adaptation and to examine why it is that we love Luke Skywalker so much! Maclunkey!
2019-11-272h 07
Marvel Star Wars ExplorersReturn of the Jedi 3: Mission to Endor! (with Kristina Kephart, Jamie Kunkle and Melissa Thiede)As the Rebel Alliance prepares for its assault on the Empire's second Death Star by travelling to the forest moon of Endor, Sam and Brian welcome returning guests Kristina and Melissa, as well as first time guest Jamie Kunkle, to the podcast to discuss the newest trailers for both The Mandalorian and The Rise of Skywalker, to examine the ways that the women of Return of the Jedi are short-changed in the comics adaptation, and to weigh in on the cuddly and sometimes frightening presence that is the Ewoks in the Star Wars universe!
2019-11-142h 34
Marvel Star Wars ExplorersReturn of the Jedi 1: In the Hands of Jabba the Hutt! (with Eric Ambler and Gensho Tasaka)As the Star Warriors begin to appear one by one in the vile gangster Jabba the Hutt's palace on Tatooine, Sam and Brian kick off their coverage of the four-part adaptation of Return of the Jedi by welcoming first-time guest Gensho Tasaka to the podcast along with our old Star Friend Eric Ambler to discuss the beauty of practical effects, the merits of Jedi Rocks, the thrills of seeing our heroes reunited and the special magical charm that lies within Episode VI of the Star Wars Saga!
2019-10-171h 58
Marvel Star Wars Explorers080 - Ellie (with Jack Stovold)As Luke and Leia finally uncover the whereabouts of Tay Vanis, Sam and Brian welcome Jack Stovold back to the podcast for the final pre-Jedi issue to talk about C-3PO in love (and heartbreak), to weigh in on a huuuuuge amount of Star News (The Mandalorian! Obi-Wan! Galactic Cruiser! DARK REY'S DOUBLE LIGHTSABER), to read a bevy of listener e-mail about Annual 3 and to rank their favorite covers, characters and issues from this era of Marvel Star Wars!
2019-10-042h 46
Marvel Star Wars Explorers078 - Hoth Stuff! (with Eric Deutsch)As Leia, Luke and Balon listen to a record of Wedge retelling his harrowing days after the Battle of Hoth, Brian and Sam welcome Eric Deutsch back to the podcast to listen to how his complete media-blackout regarding The Rise of Skywalker spoilers is going, to fawn over some extremely unique alien creature designs and to marvel at the baffling inattention to detail regarding this issue's relationship with both Legends and Canon mythology.
2019-09-121h 50
Marvel Star Wars Explorers077 - Chanteuse of the Stars... (with Kevin Young)As Luke, Leia and Plif head to Kabray Station to search for information tapes left by Tay Vanis, Kevin Young returns to the podcast to listen with Sam to all of Brian's adventures at Galaxy's Edge, to debate the actions (or lack thereof) of a certain male Zeltron and to consider what is and isn't problematic in the world of Star Wars circa 1983.
2019-08-301h 58
Marvel Star Wars Explorers076 - Artoo-Detoo to the Rescue (with Jack Stovold)As Luke, Leia and Kiro struggle to survive attackers from all sides in the ruins of Pavillion, Jack Stovold makes his triumphant return to the podcast to marvel at one of the final pre-Return of the Jedi issues to feature everyone's favorite Lord of the Sith in action, to analyze the ongoing results of the Iskalon Effect and to ponder the nature of hope in the Star Wars universe.
2019-08-092h 21
Marvel Star Wars Explorers074 - The Iskalon Effect (with Nate Tapp)As the Star Warriors follow the trail of downed Rebel pilot Tay Vanis to the ocean planet of Iskalon, Sam and Brian welcome Nate Tapp to the podcast to discuss some of their warm feelings of Return of the Jedi, to investigate the emotional and financial value of Porg glassware, and to guess as to what exactly "the Iskalon Effect" might be.
2019-07-151h 53
Marvel Star Wars Explorers072 - Fool's Bounty (with Geoff Clarke)As three sets of Star Warriors make their towards a final confrontation with a duo of fearsome bounty hunters on Stenos, Sam and Brian welcome The ApeCast co-host Geoff Clarke back to the show to pick his brain about The Rise of Skywalker, to delve into a delightful world of IG-88 and Bossk toys and products, to take a deep dive into the nonsense that is IG-88's legendary backstory, and to delight in that truest of OTPs, R2-D2 and Chewbacca.
2019-06-272h 24
Marvel Star Wars Explorers071 - Return to Stenos (with Kregg Castillo)As Luke and Lando search for Bossk and IG-88 on Stenos, Sam and Brian find Kregg Castillo once again joining them on the podcast to discuss the opening of Galaxy's Edge, the reintroduction of beloved characters Rik Duel and Dani, and the bittersweet joy of seeing a Rodian frozen in carbonite.
2019-06-211h 46
Marvel Star Wars Explorers070 - The Stenax Shuffle (with Jenny Rudloff and Kevin Young)As Luke Skywalker recalls an adventure from his past on the planet Stenos, Sam and Brian welcome Kevin Young and Jenny Rudloff onto the 'cast to learn all about new Star Wars scribe Mary Jo Duffy, to dive deep into the meaning of the words 'Zeltron lover' in this podcast's intro music, and to navigate technical difficulties as they do the Stenax Shuffle.
2019-06-142h 04
Marvel Star Wars Explorers069 - Death in the City of Bone! (with Barm)As a captured Leia and Threepio find themselves being transported to a slaver fortress located in an enormous skeleton, Brian and Sam capture a brand new Star Friend, Barm, to weigh in on Benioff and Weiss's upcoming contributions to the Star Wars franchise (and their recent work in Game of Thrones), to enjoy the weasel-y charms of the Suprema, and to speculate as to what exactly "Dengar in the back seat" could mean.
2019-06-012h 01
Marvel Star Wars Explorers067 - The Darker (with Cam Siemer)As C-3PO, Chewbacca and Plif descend into the caves of Arbra in search of R2-D2, Brian and Sam welcome Cam Siemer to the show to finally examine that trailer for Episode IX: The Ninth Star Wars Film (and BOY, do they examine it), to pay tribute to a beloved fallen Star Warrior and kind Wookiee soul, and to admire the fascinating, magical world that The Darker has trapped us in.
2019-05-162h 25
Marvel Star Wars Explorers065 - Golrath Never Forgets! (with Sean Davis)As Leia and Giel face off in the abandoned Rebel base on Golrath, Sam and Brian welcome Sean Davis back to the podcast to dissect leaked imagery from Episode IX, to sing the praises of our new favorite Imperial officer and to examine the surprisingly deep thematic elements present in this story.
2019-04-251h 42
Marvel Star Wars ExplorersAnnual 2 - Shadeshine! (with Andrew McNally)As Luke and Lando learn about the heroic deeds of a young Han Solo on the planet Ventooine, Sam and Brian welcome Andrew McNally back to the podcast to weigh in on the confusing plan of the tyrannical Satab, to struggle to determine when exactly this episode of the podcast releases and to ponder the very nature of the Force.
2019-04-181h 42
Marvel Star Wars Explorers064 - Serphidian Eyes (with Jack Stovold)As Luke Skywalker trains for a jousting tournament under the tutelage of a wise old Serphidian, Jack Stovold returns for the second week in a row to discuss the lasting legacy of our rebel friends Berl and Cinda, to look back with a fellow listener who wrote in on the pulse-pounding excitement of Screams in the Void and to ask with us just what the hell went wrong with this hot mess of an issue.
2019-04-111h 40
Marvel Star Wars Explorers063 - The Mind Spider (with Jack Stovold)As Luke Skywalker travels to an Imperial vault to uncover the mysteries behind downed Alliance pilot Shira Brie, Jack travels back to the cast to pick apart Darth Vader's wacky plan, to revel in the glory that is Admiral Giel and to hear some unique takes on the Dark Lord of the Sith from a couple of readers of the comic from 1982.
2019-04-041h 59
Marvel Star Wars Explorers059 - Bazarre (with Kevin Young)As Lando and Luke duel a giant Watchbeast on the trash-filled world of Patch-4, Sam and Brian invite Kevin Young back to the podcast for an Oscars-inspired look back at the films of 2018, to discuss the exciting announcement of a new issue of this very comic coming out later this year, and to delight in the zany antics of a little creature that won't stop saying "skek".
2019-02-232h 08
Marvel Star Wars Explorers058 - Sundown! (with Melissa Thiede)As Leia puts into action a risky plan to hide the entire Rebel fleet inside Arbra's sun, Instagram superstar and Star Wars lover Melissa Thiede (@tk421andme) returns to the cast to drop some solar knowledge and science facts, offer up reactions to the newly revealed Will Smith genie and to give Sam and Brian her thoughts on droids, spacewalks and Kerts-Bhrg generators.
2019-02-162h 04
Marvel Star Wars Explorers057 - Hello, Bespin, Good-bye! (with Sean Davis)As Lando and the Lobot encounter a team of Ugnaught journalists on the surface of the gas planet Bespin, Brian and Sam welcome Sean Davis back to the podcast to out themselves as Adult Fans of Legos, to question and delight in the many strange creative choices in this issue and to revisit controversial statements made on this podcast about our evergreen favorite topic, The Last Jedi.
2019-02-072h 29
Marvel Star Wars Explorers056 - Coffin in the Clouds (with Jonathan Ferguson)As Lando flees an insane and malfunctioning Lobot, Sam and Brian welcome first-timer Jonathan Ferguson onto the 'cast for a discussion about talking explosives, slimy Imperials, Canadarms and just about the greatest cover we ever did cover.
2019-02-041h 32
Marvel Star Wars Explorers055 - Plif! (with Jack Stovold)Marvel Stars Explorers Episode 55: Return of the Podcasters The long wait is over and we're finally back! And we're kicking things into high gear this week as we welcome the Hoojibs into the world of Star Wars! As Leia and a pitiful band of rebels team up with an entire legion of Arbra's best troops to take on a winged space-beast, Sam and Brian welcome Jack Stovold (of The Apecast, Reopening the Wormhole and Jack's Silly Little Friendly Neighborhood Star Trek Discovery Podcast) onto the show to talk about all the exciting Star Wars events that will...
2019-01-242h 26
Marvel Star Wars Explorers054 - Starfire Rising (with Eric Wheeler)As the Star Warriors reunite with Leia on Shiva IV to combat the forces of the Galactic Empire, Brian and Sam welcome Eric Wheeler (of Text Before Calling) on to the show for a freewheeling debate over the merits and flaws of both the sequel and prequel trilogies, a ridiculously extensive look back at the filmography of The Mandalorian's very own Werner Herzog, an examination of the mind of George Lucas, and, very occasionally, a look back at the second part of this strange issue of the old Star Wars comics from the eighties. Happy Holidays, fellow explorers!
2018-12-212h 33
Marvel Star Wars Explorers053 - The Last Gift From Alderaan! (with Daniel Borders-Ashe)As Leia finds herself stranded on a world of warriors under attack from the Empire, Sam and Brian find themselves welcoming back to the show Daniel Borders-Ashe to dive into the strange origin of this two-part tale, to examine how well a John Carter-esque vibe does or doesn't mesh with the established Star Wars galaxy and to question the fate of thousands of air traffic controllers from the 80's.
2018-12-142h 00
Marvel Star Wars Explorers052 - To Take the Tarkin (with Kevin Young)As the Star Warriors each attempt to do their part to disable the Empire's mighty superweapon, Sam and Brian welcome Kevin Young (of Reopening the Wormhole) back to the podcast to discuss a bounty of Star News, some of their fond memories of amusement park rides (with an emphasis on Star Tours), and this, the Star Warsiest Star Wars issue that ever Star Warsed.
2018-12-072h 01
Marvel Star Wars Explorers050 - The Crimson Forever! (with Eric Ambler and Sean Davis)As the Star Warriors race across the galaxy in search of a way to save a catatonic Luke Skywalker, Sam and Brian celebrate the 50th issue of the comic by welcoming back Eric Ambler (of What Were We Watching?) and Sean Davis (of After the Credits) to weigh in on the newly announced Diego Luna-starring television series, to examine the ways in which this issue pays respect to the stories of the past, while also potentially pointing in the direction they may take in the future and to say their farewells to the presenter of these comics, Stan Lee...
2018-11-222h 31
Marvel Star Wars Explorers049 - The Last Jedi (with Eric Deutsch)As Luke and Leia find themselves caught in a complex game of political intrigue on the world of Velmor, Sam and Brian welcome Eric Deutsch (of Flash Gordon Minute) to the podcast to discuss a very special Star birth, the rise of monster trucks and Bud Light in the eighties, and the wonder of the TRUE last jedi, Jedidiah.
2018-11-182h 00
Marvel Star Wars Explorers048 - The Third Law (with Sean Davis)As Leia is confronted by Darth Vader and his hirelings while trying to... procure a loan on a banking world...? Sean Davis (After the Credits Podcast) confronts Sam and Brian to dive deep into the many strange decisions made in this issue, to chat about the NPR Star Wars radio drama and to question what exactly a Bothan is in this day and age.
2018-11-082h 33
Marvel Star Wars Explorers045 - Death Probe (with Kregg Castillo)As Luke Skywalker and Artoo find themselves battling an entire spaceship controlled by a super-powered probe droid, Sam and Brian welcome first-time guest Kregg Castillo onto the podcast to weigh in on the first episode of the latest animated offering in a Galaxy Far, Far Away, Star Wars: Resistance! They're also marvelling at some wonderful 1980-era reader predictions for Revenge of the Jedi, examining the strange choices this comic decides to make post-Empire and debating which is the best option for fast-food friend chicken.
2018-10-191h 46
Marvel Star Wars Explorers043 - The Empire Strikes Back: Betrayal At Bespin (with Eric Ambler and Cam Siemer)As the Star Warriors find themselves captured and imprisoned in Darth Vader's clutches, Brian and Sam find themselves captivated by What Were We Watchings?'s very own Cam Siemer and Eric Ambler in a rousing super-sized discussion about such classic Empire Strikes Back subjects as Cloud City, Lando's introduction and force ghosts, as well as a dive into the special features and deleted scenes from Solo: A Star Wars Story and a restrospective look back at all of our favorite Star Wars video games throughout the years.
2018-10-042h 34
Marvel Star Wars Explorers042 - The Empire Strikes Back: To Be A Jedi! (with Blythe Rudloff)This week, as Luke begins training under the tutelage of a wise Jedi Master on Dagobah, Sam and Brian are joined by Brian's star-wife, Blythe Rudloff for an examination of Han Solo's somewhat problematic behavior towards Leia, a discussion on the frequently changing (and shockingly small) size of Yoda and a variety of tangents regarding The Last Jedi.
2018-09-281h 54
Marvel Star Wars Explorers041 - The Empire Strikes Back: Imperial Pursuit! (with Geoff Clarke and Jack Stovold)As Han braves the dangers of an asteroid field to flee his Imperial pursuers, Sam and Brian welcome back both talking apes from The ApeCast, Geoff Clarke and Jack Stovold, for a super-sized discussion about Solo: A Star Wars Story, the development and creation of this six-part adaptation of the film, the increasingly complex character of Darth Vader, the pure magic of The Empire Strikes Back and... our childhood memories of crayons. For some reason.
2018-09-202h 31
Marvel Star Wars Explorers040 - The Empire Strikes Back: Battleground Hoth! (with Melissa Thiede)As Luke, Leia and Han squabble in Echo Base and a group of Imperial walkers prepares to strike (back), Sam and Brian welcome Melissa Thiede to the show to hear about her amazing Star Wars-themed instagram account (tk421andme), to discuss the ecosystem of Hoth and the science of Bacta and to examine the murky issue of droid rights in a galaxy far, far away.
2018-09-131h 47
Marvel Star Wars Explorers039 - The Empire Strikes Back: The Beginning (with Sean Davis and Josh Lee)As the Rebel Alliance acclimates to its new base on the ice planet Hoth, Sam and Brian welcome Josh Lee and Sean Davis (After the Credits podcast) onto the cast to kick off their six-part coverage of The Empire Strikes Back! That means we're talking about Wampas and Tauntauns, forgotten scenes from the cutting room floor and new casting announcements in Episode IX!
2018-09-092h 12
Marvel Star Wars Explorers038 - Riders in the Void! (with Jack Stovold)As Luke and Leia find themselves stranded aboard a mysterious spaceship located an unfathomable distance outside of their own galaxy, Jack Stovold (The Apecast, Jack's Silly Little Friendly Neighborhood Star Trek Discovery Podcast, Reopening the Wormhole) finds himself stranded with Sam and Brian for a discussion of the unsettling dreamlike nature of this issue, fetishism in comics, Stanley Kubrick's filmography and a retrospective look back at our favorite covers, characters and issues that we've seen so far, before we begin our next journey into The Empire Strikes Back and beyond!
2018-08-302h 06
Marvel Star Wars Explorers037 - In Mortal Combat! (with Jack Stovold)As Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader descend into the Crystal Valley for a final showdown, Jack Stovold (Reopening the Wormhole, The Apecast) joins up with us to weigh in on the hot new Resistance trailer (YES!), to debate whether R2-D2 is force-sensitive, to reminisce on all the landings of the Millenium Falcon throughout the entire saga (happy or otherwise) and to bid a teary farewell to our old friend Orman Tagge.
2018-08-251h 48
Marvel Star Wars Explorers036 - Red Queen Rising (with Kevin Young)As Domina Tagge maneuvers the Dark Lord of the Sith and Luke Skywalker towards a Crystal Valley showdown, Kevin Young (Reopening the Wormhole podcast) joins Sam and Brian to talk about O.J. Simpson footwear ads, blue cougars (blougars?), a daring rescue from Princess Leia and a bevy of listener e-Words.
2018-08-191h 42
Marvel Star Wars Explorers035 - Dark Lord's Gambit (with Sean Davis)As Luke Skywalker comes face to face with Darth Vader on the planet Monastery, Sam and Brian field Sean Davis (of After the Credits)'s questions about inclusivity in The First Order, delight in the outlandish speech of Darth Vader and do their best to cast the entire Tagge clan.
2018-08-092h 01
Marvel Star Wars Explorers034 - Thunder in the Stars! (with Sean Davis)As Han Solo leads the Rebel fleet into a trap laid out by Silas Tagge, Sam and Brian welcome back Sean Davis (After the Credits) to dive headfirst into the recent Episode IX casting announcements, to examine the inherent weaknesses of the Tagge line and to discuss which film of the entire franchise is their favorite.
2018-08-021h 40
Marvel Star Wars Explorers033 - Saber Clash! (with Jack Stovold)As Orman and Silas Tagge lure Luke into a clash of sabers, Jack Stovold (The ApeCast, Reopening the Wormhole) joins us once again to talk about Jim Carrey-mania, to bid farewell with us to the seventies and to open the old mailbag for some Star Words (of the e- AND regular variety!). #SilasWasRight
2018-07-271h 57
Marvel Star Wars Explorers032 - The Jawa Express (with Carlos Galan)As Luke and Han form a tentative alliance with a group of Jawas, Sam and Brian welcome a new star friend (and ACTUAL Marvel employee), Carlos Galan, to the podcast to discuss our love of Dewbacks, some treasured memories of old Star Wars video games, our experiences with the now legendary expanded universe and, of course, a delightful issue about Star Warriors and Jawas murdering Sandtroopers.
2018-07-191h 34
Marvel Star Wars ExplorersAnnual 1 - The Long Hunt / A Duel of Eagles! (with Daren Sprawls)As a mysterious MAJESTRIX with connections to both Han Solo and Luke Skywalker's past draws our heroes into a trap, Sam and Brian welcome first-time guest and composer of the Marvel Star Wars Explorers intro theme, Daren Sprawls, onto the cast to talk about musical inspiration, some colorful theories about Lando's role in the future of Star Wars, The Last Jedi haters and, of course, a sexy blue man.
2018-07-122h 03
Marvel Star Wars Explorers029 - Dark Encounter (with Eric Ambler)As the half machine Hunter and the Dark Lord of the Sith race to find a rebel alliance deserter with invaluable information about Luke, Sam and Brian welcome Eric Ambler (What Were We Watching?) back to the show to discuss their favorite recent Disney movies, Kelly Marie Tran and toxic fandom, the future of the post-Solo Star Wars franchise and a surprisingly dark issue centered on Valance and Darth Vader.
2018-06-151h 45
Marvel Star Wars Explorers026 - Doom Mission (with Eric Ambler)As the Rebel Alliance formulates a plan to counter Baron Tagge and his giant turbine, Sam and Brian welcome Eric Ambler (What Were We Watching?) back to the show to chat about what they'd like to see from future Star Wars anthology films, to debate the location of the engines in TIE Fighters and to weigh in on the characterization and artistic interpretation of Luke Skywalker throughout the comics so far.
2018-05-241h 25
Marvel Star Wars Explorers025 - Siege at Yavin (with Kevin Young)As Baron Tagge wears down the Rebel Alliance at Yavin, Brian and Sam welcome Kevin Young (Reopening the Wormhole: A Deep Space Nine Podcast) back to the program to discuss the return of the actual star war in these pages, to offer up some casting choices for a few new characters and to see how many times we can say the name Jorman Thoad in one episode. Jorman Thoad, Jorman Thoad, JORMAN THOAD
2018-05-191h 28
Marvel Star Wars Explorers023 - Flight Into Fury! (with Cam Siemer)As the star warriors attempt a daring escape and the Dark Lord of the Sith himself arrives to intercept them, Cam Siemer (of What Were We Watching?) arrives on the podcast to intercept Sam and Brian for a discussion about the newly announced Star Wars: Resistance, to cast his era-appropriate dream team for the Wheel gang, to pontificate on the thematic significance of Darth Vader's suit throughout the original trilogy and to sanction the buffoonery of Batman Forever-related listener mail.
2018-05-041h 57
Marvel Star Wars Explorers020 - Deathgame (with Josh Lee)As Greyshade and Strom's plans for the Star-Warriors unfold, Sam and Brian welcome Josh Lee back to the podcast to talk about that HOT NEW SOLO TRAILER, to cast our new set of characters in the current story arc and to exalt in the wonder of Master-Com.
2018-04-131h 26
Marvel Star Wars Explorers019 - The Ultimate GambleAs Senator Greyshade ominously monitors the Star Warriors navigating The Wheel, Sam and Brian gush about the bounty of special features on the blu-ray release of The Last Jedi, tackle each deleted scene from the movie one-by-one, take in the sights of the Crimson Casino and finally read some more vintage Star Words.
2018-04-061h 23
Marvel Star Wars Explorers018 - The Empire Strikes! (With Jack Stovold)As the Star Warriors make their escape to the gambling space station known as "The Wheel", Sam and Brian welcoming returning guest Jack Stovold back to the podcast to discuss, among other things, the Empire's glorious return and the introduction of new villains, the upcoming release of Ready Player One, and the mysteries and legends surrounding Han Solo's past.
2018-03-311h 41
Marvel Star Wars Explorers017 - Crucible! (with Andrew McNally)As a bored Luke's mind wanders back to his Tatooine years, special guest Andrew McNally wanders onto the podcast for a meandering discussion with Brian and Sam about Tusken Raider culture, an alternate, forgotten take on Anakin Skywalker and the evolution of alien races throughout the Star Wars galaxy.
2018-03-221h 35
Marvel Star Wars Explorers016 - The Hunter! (with Sean Davis)As a mysterious and sinister hunter blazes a trail across the galaxy in search of the Starkiller Kid, Brian and Sam welcome Sean Davis, of Yumchunks, onto the show to discuss how Punisher-esque the new antagonist Valance is, to welcome Jaxxon back into the fold and to weigh in on Jon Favreau and the announcement of a new live-action Star Wars TV series.
2018-03-161h 31
Marvel Star Wars Explorers015 - Star Duel!As Han and Crimson Jack face off in the cold and unforgiving vastness of space, Sam and Brian debate whether or not Jolli's story is at all worthwhile, spend time appreciating the oft-forgotten Star Wars concept art of Colin Cantwell and enjoy how delightfully grumpy Harrison Ford is.
2018-03-081h 19
Marvel Star Wars Explorers014 - The Sound of Armageddon (with Josh Lee)As an all-out war erupts between Governor Quarg and the Dragon Lords, Sam and Brian welcome Josh Lee onto the podcast to talk about Luke and Threepio's Three Stooges-esque tomfoolery, the trainwreck that is Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice and their truly unique vision for Star Wars: Episode IX.
2018-03-011h 23
Marvel Star Wars Explorers013 - Day of the Dragon Lords (with Kevin Young)As Luke tries to adjust to life under the governor's rule, Sam and Brian welcome Kevin Young, of Reopening the Wormhole: A Star Trek Deep Space Nine Podcast, onto the show to discuss the origins of Doomworld and the dragon lords, to throw out casting ideas for Quarg and to try to figure out just what the hell is going on with Chewbacca at the end of this issue.
2018-02-231h 17
Marvel Star Wars Explorers012 - DoomworldAs Luke finds himself caught in the middle of a crossfire while adrift at sea, Sam and Brian have trouble putting into words their love of Governor Quarg's floating city, they speculate as to what might have happened to Charlie Chaplin's bones and they chat about some favorite Star Wars action figures.
2018-02-151h 12
Marvel Star Wars Explorers011 - Star Search!As Han once again finds himself in the clutches of the nefarious Crimson Jack, Sam and Brian weigh in on the new trailer for Solo and announcement of a new series of films, read some listener-submitted casting suggestions and marvel at the fresh new look of the art in issue 11.
2018-02-091h 35
Marvel Star Wars Explorers010 - Behemoth from the World BelowAs Han and the Cloud-Riders both fend off the attacks of the behemoth from below, Sam and Brian ponder the nature of magic in the Star Wars universe, Sam falls down a rabbit-hole of information about Jaxxon's people and they throw out some casting possibilities for the Aduba 3 Eight.
2018-02-011h 15
Marvel Star Wars Explorers009 - Showdown on a Wasteland World (with Jack Stovold)As Han Solo’s pitiful band takes on high-hounds and Cloud-Riders, Jack Stovold joins Sam and Brian yet again to discuss the scantily-clad village girl Merri, Return to Oz creatures and an irate Star Wars fan from 1977’s Star Words.
2018-01-251h 13
Marvel Star Wars Explorers008 - Eight for Aduba-3 (with Jack Stovold)As the Millenium Falcon's crew gathers a ragtag band of spacers to protect a beleaguered village, Sam and Brian welcome Jack Stovold, of Reopening the Wormhole, The Apecast and Jack's Silly Little Friendly Neighborhood Star Trek Discovery Podcast, onto the show to discuss Jaxxon the green rabbit (who is definitely NOT a rodent), Warto the thug and Han Solo's terrible sense of humor.
2018-01-191h 05
Marvel Star Wars Explorers007 - New Planets, New Perils!As Han and Chewie depart Yavin 4 with their reward in tow, Sam and Brian weigh in on Crimson Jack and his band of pirates, the desolate planet that is Aduba-3 and an insect priest on a mission.
2018-01-111h 05
Marvel Star Wars Explorers006 - Is This the Final Chapter? (with Eric Ambler)As the blue boys begin their attack run, Sam and Brian welcome Eric Ambler back to the podcast to wrap up the adaptation of Star Wars and to discuss Luke’s fiery brush with Death, their feelings on Chewbacca, and the soul-shattering thrill of the trench run.
2018-01-041h 20
Marvel Star Wars Explorers005 - Lo, The Moons of Yavin (with Eric Ambler)As Luke and the gang escape to the moons of Yavin, Sam and Brian are joined by Eric Ambler to discuss the first appearance of thought bubbles, Jar Jar Binks' role in the Galactic Senate, some important figures in the Rebellion and their first listener email.
2017-12-281h 01
Marvel Star Wars Explorers004 - In Battle With Darth VaderAs the Star Warriors escape the perils of the Death Star, Sam and Brian discuss a particularly passionate kiss for luck, Ben Kenobi’s gruesome death and the Five Fire Rings of Fornax.
2017-12-2139 min
Marvel Star Wars Explorers003 - Death StarAs Luke, Han and Chewie make their way to the detention block, Brian and Sam discuss Luke's training remote, more poetic moments described by the narrator and their feelings about The Last Jedi and the ever-expanding modern world of Star Wars.
2017-12-1437 min
Marvel Star Wars Explorers002 - Six Against the GalaxyBrian and Sam venture into the cantina for some Greedo Talk! They're also taking a look at the introduction of Han and Chewie, dissecting the improved artwork in issue two and weighing in on their favorite versions of Jabba the Hutt.
2017-12-0847 min
Marvel Star Wars Explorers001 - Star WarsSam and Brian introduce themselves, explore their familiarity with Marvel Star Wars and marvel at Darth Vader levitating a beverage.
2017-12-0744 min