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411 – The Fallen Star: Elzar and Stellan

411 – The Fallen Star: Elzar and Stellan

Apr 27, 2022 972

In their final episode of The Fallen Star coverage, Albert and Jonesy discuss two of the more pivotal characters of the novel, Elzar Mann and Stellan Gios. Both came into this novel on separate ends of the Jedi spectrum but…

410 – The Fallen Star: Bell and Burryaga

410 – The Fallen Star: Bell and Burryaga

Apr 20, 2022 879

In this episode, Albert and Jonesy take a closer look at the lovable Burryaga and the resilient Bell Zettifar in Claudia Gray’s, The Fallen Star. What was their role in the novel? How did they fair with their struggles and…

Cantina Cast Podcast Stage Time Announced

Cantina Cast Podcast Stage Time Announced

Apr 18, 2022 1037

It’s official! Albert and Jonesy will take the Podcast Stage at Star Wars Celebration 2022, with special guests Becca Benjamin and Mark Sutter from Tarkin’s Top Shelf, at 11 AM PT on Thursday, May 26! Join the crew as they…

409 – The Rule of Two

409 – The Rule of Two

Apr 13, 2022 902

In this episode, Albert and Jonesy explore Darth Bane’s infamous Rule of Two. They take a deep dive in the origins and ideology of the first 1,000 years, the Palpatine era, and speculate on if and how The Rule of…

408 – Midnight Horizon Review

408 – Midnight Horizon Review

Apr 7, 2022 933

The time has finally come for Albert & Jonesy’s full review and thoughts on Daniel Jose Older’s latest novel, Midnight Horizon. Spoiler: it’s kriffing awesome. The guys meet new friends and catch up with Cantina Cast favorites Ram, Reath, Zeen,…

Bonus Episode: Student Loan Debt

Bonus Episode: Student Loan Debt

Apr 1, 2022 987

In this bonus episode, Albert and Jonesy look at the social, economical, and mental health impacts of student load debt across the galaxy. Uttersond was only the most recent example, and the guys site examples from the original trilogy to…

407 – Trail of Shadows Review

407 – Trail of Shadows Review

Apr 1, 2022 953

The Jedi’s best investigator, Emerick Caphtor, teams up with an unlikely partner in Sian Holt as they pursue the mysterious and devastating weapon of the Nihil. Albert and Jonesy take a very deep dive into all five issues of this…

Bonus Episode: Leveling the Playing Field

Bonus Episode: Leveling the Playing Field

Mar 29, 2022 999

Ahead of this week’s FULL breakdown of Trail of Shadows, enjoy this bonus episode from October 2021 where Albert and Jonesy first shared their thoughts on the opening pages of the first issue.  NOTE: This episode orignally aired as Patreon…

406 – “Jedi’s End”

406 – “Jedi’s End”

Mar 22, 2022 864

Shrouded in fear and on the brink of darkness, Keeve, Avar, Sskeer, and the Jedi must somehow maintain balance as they close in on the perceived Eye of the Nihil, Lourna Dee. Albert and Jonesy break down the last five…

Bonus Episode: Kenobi Speculation

Bonus Episode: Kenobi Speculation

Mar 16, 2022 968

Here’s the first of hopefully many more episodes where we have our Patreon supporters party with us in an informal and unfiltered discussion about Star Wars. What else did you think we’d talk about?  In this first episode, we are…

405 – Eye of the Storm Breakdown

405 – Eye of the Storm Breakdown

Mar 16, 2022 895

The galaxy now knows his name: Marchion Ro. But what is he? Who is he? So little was known of the true Eye of the Nihil…until now. Charles Soule’s Eye of the Storm 2-part comic series gives us insight into…

Obi-Wan Kenobi Teaser Trailer Breakdown

Obi-Wan Kenobi Teaser Trailer Breakdown

Mar 11, 2022 1199

Hope survives…and it’s Obi-Wan’s responsibility to keep the light of the galaxy alive as the Inquisitors’ hunt continues! Albert & Jonesy breakdown every moment of the official teaser trailer for the Kenobi Disney+ series coming in May. Pour…

404 – The Fallen Star: Discussion and Review

404 – The Fallen Star: Discussion and Review

Mar 1, 2022 769

Thought-Provoking Star Wars Talk

403 – The Book of Boba Fett: Epilogue

403 – The Book of Boba Fett: Epilogue

Feb 20, 2022 838

Thought-Provoking Star Wars Talk

402 – The Book of Boba Fett, Chapter 7: In the Name of Honor

402 – The Book of Boba Fett, Chapter 7: In the Name of Honor

Feb 11, 2022 860

The explosive conclusion to The Book of Boba Fett is finally here and the odds aren’t looking too good for Boba and Fennec’s makeshift army. Will the citizens of Freetown show up? How does Cad Bane figure into the Pykes…

401 – The Book of Boba Fett, Chapter 6: From the Desert Comes a Stranger

401 – The Book of Boba Fett, Chapter 6: From the Desert Comes a Stranger

Feb 4, 2022 816

Wow. Just. Wow. The guys go all-in and rip the bacta bandage off! Character after shocking character show up in this week’s Book of Boba Fett as war for Fett’s Mos Espa territories appears imminent and we even get a…

400 – The Book of Boba Fett, Chapter 5: Return of the Mandalorian

400 – The Book of Boba Fett, Chapter 5: Return of the Mandalorian

Jan 28, 2022 835

Albert and Jonesy celebrate the Cantina Cast’s 400th episode with Chapter 5 of The Book of Boba Fett and the Return of the Mandalorian! The guys really dig into all the nuances of this very rich and very dense lore…

399 – The Book of Boba Fett, Chapter 4: The Gathering Storm

399 – The Book of Boba Fett, Chapter 4: The Gathering Storm

Jan 21, 2022 831

Boba Fett prepares for war in the past AND the present as the guys steady themselves for The Gathering Storm, Chapter 4 of The Book of Boba Fett. Albert & Jonesy break it all down for you in this week’s…

398 – The Book of Boba Fett, Chapter 3: The Streets of Mos Espa

398 – The Book of Boba Fett, Chapter 3: The Streets of Mos Espa

Jan 14, 2022 856

Thought-Provoking Star Wars Talk

397 – The Book of Boba Fett, Chapter 2: The Tribes of Tatooine

397 – The Book of Boba Fett, Chapter 2: The Tribes of Tatooine

Jan 7, 2022 914

Thought-Provoking Star Wars Talk

Bonus Episode: The Fallen Star – Spoiler Free Review

Bonus Episode: The Fallen Star – Spoiler Free Review

Jan 3, 2022 1015

Thought-Provoking Star Wars Talk

395 – One Year Later: The Mandalorian, Season 2

395 – One Year Later: The Mandalorian, Season 2

Dec 24, 2021 884

Thought-Provoking Star Wars Talk

394 – The Monster of Temple Peak

394 – The Monster of Temple Peak

Dec 14, 2021 869

Thought-Provoking Star Wars Talk

393 – Listener Questions & Answers

393 – Listener Questions & Answers

Dec 2, 2021 834

Thought-Provoking Star Wars Talk