Episode Archives - Cantina Cast https://cantinacast.com/category/episode/ Your home for thought-provoking Star Wars talk! Wed, 01 Jul 2026 22:49:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://i0.wp.com/cantinacast.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/cropped-Cantina-Cast-Logo-2017.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Episode Archives - Cantina Cast https://cantinacast.com/category/episode/ 32 32 Episode Archives - Cantina Cast false podcast Episode Archives - Cantina Cast https://cantinacast.com/wp-content/plugins/powerpress/rss_default.jpg https://cantinacast.com/category/episode/ 206890820 668 – The Mandalorian and Grogu Spotlight: Hutts and Hunters https://cantinacast.com/668-the-mandalorian-and-grogu-spotlight-hutts-and-hunters/ Wed, 01 Jul 2026 22:49:26 +0000 https://cantinacast.com/668-the-mandalorian-and-grogu-spotlight-hutts-and-hunters/ https://cantinacast.com/668-the-mandalorian-and-grogu-spotlight-hutts-and-hunters/#respond https://cantinacast.com/668-the-mandalorian-and-grogu-spotlight-hutts-and-hunters/feed/ 0

Albert & Chris round the corner on their The Mandalorian and Grogu coverage shifting focus to the “bad guys” of the film. Join the guys as they talk Hutts, hunters, and the what remains of the Empire.

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  • @the.chris.atx (IG), @thechrisatx (TikTok)

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]]> full 4684 667 – Galaxy’s Edge: Echoes of the Empire #1 Breakdown, “Brawl At Black Spire” (Patreon Preview) https://cantinacast.com/667-galaxys-edge-echoes-of-the-empire-1-breakdown-brawl-at-black-spire-patreon-preview/ Sat, 27 Jun 2026 07:11:37 +0000 https://cantinacast.com/667-galaxys-edge-echoes-of-the-empire-1-breakdown-brawl-at-black-spire-patreon-preview/ https://cantinacast.com/667-galaxys-edge-echoes-of-the-empire-1-breakdown-brawl-at-black-spire-patreon-preview/#respond https://cantinacast.com/667-galaxys-edge-echoes-of-the-empire-1-breakdown-brawl-at-black-spire-patreon-preview/feed/ 0

Albert & Chris begin their breakdown and discussion of Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge: Echoes of the Empire in this week’s Patreon Preview! As Rey searches for a powerful artifact from the High Republic era, her journey takes her to Black Spire Outpost where Vader once visited in search of the same thing!

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  • @albertmpadilla (ALL)
  • @the.chris.atx (IG), @thechrisatx (TikTok)

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]]> full 4679 666 – Character Spotlight: Sheev Palpatine https://cantinacast.com/666-character-spotlight-sheev-palpatine/ Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:59:00 +0000 https://cantinacast.com/666-character-spotlight-sheev-palpatine/ https://cantinacast.com/666-character-spotlight-sheev-palpatine/#respond https://cantinacast.com/666-character-spotlight-sheev-palpatine/feed/ 0

Albert & Chris celebrate 666 episodes and Father’s Day 2026 with a character spotlight on the big “baddy daddy” himself, Sheev Palpatine. The guys commemorate his rise to power, his relationships with Anakin, Dathan, Rey, Ben Solo, and much more! 

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]]> full 4677 665 – Shadow of Maul #4 Breakdown, “Blood Gamble” (Patreon Preview) https://cantinacast.com/665-shadow-of-maul-4-breakdown-blood-gamble-patreon-preview/ Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:09:00 +0000 https://cantinacast.com/665-shadow-of-maul-4-breakdown-blood-gamble-patreon-preview/ https://cantinacast.com/665-shadow-of-maul-4-breakdown-blood-gamble-patreon-preview/#respond https://cantinacast.com/665-shadow-of-maul-4-breakdown-blood-gamble-patreon-preview/feed/ 0

During an annual run of the “Star Gauntlet”, Janix’s local podrace event, Lawson and Rheena uncover a triple cross that could result in a financial shift of power – but who’s behind it?

Join Albert & Chris in this Patreon Preview breakdown of issue #4 of Shadow of Maul, “Blood Gamble”.

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]]> full 4672 664 – The Mandalorian and Grogu Spotlight: Rotta the Hutt https://cantinacast.com/664-the-mandalorian-and-grogu-spotlight-rotta-the-hutt/ Tue, 16 Jun 2026 06:17:53 +0000 https://cantinacast.com/664-the-mandalorian-and-grogu-spotlight-rotta-the-hutt/ https://cantinacast.com/664-the-mandalorian-and-grogu-spotlight-rotta-the-hutt/#respond https://cantinacast.com/664-the-mandalorian-and-grogu-spotlight-rotta-the-hutt/feed/ 0

Our next Mandalorian and Grogu spotlight episode features none other than “Stinky” himself, Rotta the Hutt! Join Albert & Chris as they look back on Rotta’s origins, the burden of his father’s legacy, and the New Republic future that’s been laid out before him!

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  • @albertmpadilla (ALL)
  • @the.chris.atx (IG), @thechrisatx (TikTok)

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]]> full 4668 663 – Shadow of Maul – “Hidden Figures” (Patreon Preview) https://cantinacast.com/663-shadow-of-maul-hidden-figures-patreon-preview/ Mon, 15 Jun 2026 06:22:12 +0000 https://cantinacast.com/663-shadow-of-maul-hidden-figures-patreon-preview/ https://cantinacast.com/663-shadow-of-maul-hidden-figures-patreon-preview/#respond https://cantinacast.com/663-shadow-of-maul-hidden-figures-patreon-preview/feed/ 0

Is this Patreon Preview, Albert breaks down the events in the 4th issue of Shadow of Maul, “Hidden Figures”. As Lawson works to uncover the corruption within the department, someone has been tracking and wanting him dead…but, who and why?

(Hint: I still don’t know)

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]]> full 4665 662 – The Mandalorian & Grogu – Grogu and the Force https://cantinacast.com/662-the-mandalorian-grogu-grogu-and-the-force/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:05:24 +0000 https://cantinacast.com/662-the-mandalorian-grogu-grogu-and-the-force/ https://cantinacast.com/662-the-mandalorian-grogu-grogu-and-the-force/#respond https://cantinacast.com/662-the-mandalorian-grogu-grogu-and-the-force/feed/ 0

Albert & Chris take a look at Grogu’s Force abilities in the movie, but also reflect on where his abilities started and where his potential could take him in the future. Will he train again, who would train him, and what IS his midi-chlorian count?

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  • @albertmpadilla (ALL)
  • @the.chris.atx (IG), @thechrisatx (TikTok)

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]]> full 4662 661: From a Certain Point of You: Top 3 Moments – Maul: Shadow Lord (Patreon Preview) https://cantinacast.com/661-from-a-certain-point-of-you-top-3-moments-maul-shadow-lord-patreon-preview/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:04:14 +0000 https://cantinacast.com/661-from-a-certain-point-of-you-top-3-moments-maul-shadow-lord-patreon-preview/ https://cantinacast.com/661-from-a-certain-point-of-you-top-3-moments-maul-shadow-lord-patreon-preview/#respond https://cantinacast.com/661-from-a-certain-point-of-you-top-3-moments-maul-shadow-lord-patreon-preview/feed/ 0

Albert & Chris are back with another episode of From a Certain Point of YOU, where we share our top 3 moments from Maul: Shadow Lord with Patreon Members FOR Patreon Members! Join us as we look back on the best moments of this incredible first season in this Patreon Preview! 

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  • @albertmpadilla (ALL)
  • @the.chris.atx (IG), @thechrisatx (TikTok)

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]]> full 4660 660 – The Mandalorian and Grogu Spotlight: Din & Grogu https://cantinacast.com/660-the-mandalorian-and-grogu-spotlight-din-grogu/ Thu, 28 May 2026 18:02:55 +0000 https://cantinacast.com/660-the-mandalorian-and-grogu-spotlight-din-grogu/ https://cantinacast.com/660-the-mandalorian-and-grogu-spotlight-din-grogu/#respond https://cantinacast.com/660-the-mandalorian-and-grogu-spotlight-din-grogu/feed/ 0

In the first of several The Mandalorian and Grogu spotlight episodes, Albert & Chris reflect back on Din and Grogu to discuss their best moments, character growth for each, and how their relationship will change going forward.

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  • @the.chris.atx (IG), @thechrisatx (TikTok)

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]]> full 4656 659 – The Mandalorian and Grogu: Review and Discussion https://cantinacast.com/659-the-mandalorian-and-grogu-review-and-discussion/ Mon, 25 May 2026 16:44:32 +0000 https://cantinacast.com/659-the-mandalorian-and-grogu-review-and-discussion/ https://cantinacast.com/659-the-mandalorian-and-grogu-review-and-discussion/#respond https://cantinacast.com/659-the-mandalorian-and-grogu-review-and-discussion/feed/ 0

After a 7 year hiatus from movie theaters, Star Wars returns with The Mandalorian and Grogu, a heart-pumping and emotional joyride that’s also one of the most endearing Star Wars projects ever released. Albert  & Chris share their thoughts & opinions as well as their reviews in this first of several movie focused episodes!

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