The Resistance Broadcast: Star Wars Podcast

While not confirmed, it's very likely Jon Watts is directing Star Wars Episode X to return the franchise to glory. The next chapter will introduce new characters, but which existing Star Wars characters should return? Which do we feel NEED to be back and which would we simply like to see again? There’s levels to this sorta thing! We’ll discuss that, play a round of our segment One With the Force, and answer your live Star Wars questions! If you’re listening to this broadcast, you are part of The Resistance! Thank you for supporting our Star Wars podcast!

Adam Driver says he's DONE with Star Wars! After Disney rejected The Hunt for Ben Solo, Driver is putting Kylo Ren behind him, but not before acknowledging the incredible fan movement to bring the movie to life. Lacey and James are holding down the fort this week to discuss his latest comments and whether we've truly seen the last of Ben Solo. Plus, Alden Ehrenreich looks back on Solo: A Star Wars Story and when he realized things were going wrong, Project Hail Mary author Andy Weir shares his biggest problem with Star Wars, and we check out the newly announced figures celebrating the 50th anniversary of A New Hope! We also have a hilarious round of One With the Force, where we make some tough Star Wars choices, and your LIVE #AskTheResistance questions! If you love talking Star Wars and having a great time doing it, you've found your people! If you're listening to this broadcast, you are part of The Resistance!

It’s the 800th episode of The Resistance Broadcast! We kick things off with Star Wars news including Starfighter’s reported budget and Taika Waititi's movie hitting the Star Wars graveyard. We will also look back on 800 episodes of TRB! So many crazy moments, unforgettable memories, and all the guests and friends that made them with us, especially all the incredible people in the TRB base! We will be taking your live #ResistanceTransmissions about your favorite TRB moment and read them at the end of the show. Start thinking now, we need you to remind us of things! Thank you to everyone for listening to our Star Wars podcast, it has been a hell of a ride, and we can’t wait to celebrate Star Wars with all of you in 2027! If you’re listening to this broadcast, you are part of The Resistance!

After years of rumors, Ben Affleck has finally confirmed that he was offered the chance to direct Star Wars Episode VII, and he turned it down! We’ll talk about that and more including the Disney Lucasfilm publishing reveals at New York Comic Con! We also have a round of our segment One With The Force! You can rename one Star Wars Disney Plus series. Which series? And what’s its new name? Plus, your submitted #AskTheResistance questions and more Star Wars fun. If you’re listening to this broadcast, you are part of The Resistance! Thank you for supporting our Star Wars podcast!

George Lucas said he made Star Wars for children with important lessons about doing the right thing, living on the light side, and avoiding the dark. On this episode we’ll discuss Luke’s journey, specifically his three major rejections of dark side temptations. We also have a round of our segment Will of the Force and your submitted #AskTheResistance questions! If you like having a great time talking Star Wars, you’ve found your home, because if you’re listening or watching this broadcast, you are part of The Resistance! Thank you for supporting our Star Wars podcast!

While not yet confirmed by Lucasfilm or Disney, many major Hollywood publications are reporting Spider-Man “Home” trilogy and Star Wars: Skeleton Crew Director Jon Watts has been tapped to direct the next Star Wars saga film. The reports connect Watts to the mysterious trilogy Simon Kinberg has been developing over the past two years. Can Watts pull casual Star Wars movie fans back into theaters for its next saga film? And do we feel he is the right choice to take on the responsibility? We’ll dig into all of it and even have fun with some light speculation. We also have a round of our segment Will of the Force and your submitted #AskTheResistance questions! If you like having a great time talking Star Wars, you’ve found your home, because if you’re listening or watching this broadcast, you are part of The Resistance! Thank you for supporting our Star Wars podcast!

Every season we like to take the time we have on the podcast to have an open discussion about the state of the franchise. So now it is time for our Fall 2026 edition of The State of Star Wars! With Ahsoka Season 2, Starfighter, and the 50th anniversary of Star Wars on the horizon, how are we currently feeling about our favorite movie franchise? We also have a round of our segments Will of the Force and Resistance Transmissions! If you like having a great time talking Star Wars, you’ve found your home, because if you’re listening or watching this broadcast, you are part of The Resistance! Thank you for supporting our Star Wars podcast!

Star Wars is a fantastical adventure in a galaxy far, far away, often a place for us to escape to. But a big part of what made Star Wars such a massive success was the audience’s connection to the characters. Beyond the space battles, laser swords, and magical powers, there is a really human story. On today’s episode we will discuss which Star Wars characters we relate to most. We also have a round of our segment Will of the Force and your submitted #AskTheResistance questions! If you like having a great time talking Star Wars, you’ve found your home, because if you’re listening or watching this broadcast, you are part of The Resistance! Thank you for supporting our Star Wars podcast!

We are joined by our new Sabacc best friends Donovan and Matt from The Meddler’s Corner podcast! AHSOKA Season 2 hype is underway after the trailer debut and one storyline from the first season that has opinions all over the galactic (known and unknown) map is Sabine’s Jedi path. So let’s discuss it, do we like Sabine as a Jedi? We also have a fun round of One With the Force and will answer your live Star Wars questions in #AskTheResistance! Oh, and the original STAR WARS in 70mm?! YES! If you like having a great time talking Star Wars, you’ve found your home, because if you’re listening or watching this broadcast, you are part of The Resistance! Thank you for supporting our Star Wars podcast!

What have been the most watched Star Wars original series this year? The results are in and perhaps boosted by pre-Mando and Grogu rewatches, The Mandalorian remains the Golden Goose of live-action Star Wars on Disney Plus. Right behind it was the incredible Maul: Shadow Lord. We’ll dig into the numbers a bit and speculate on what Disney’s next move will be for Star Wars on the streaming service. Plus could a droid be the next BIG BAD in the next Star Wars film saga? We also run through a round of Will of the Force and Resistance Transmissions! If you like having a great time talking Star Wars, you’ve found your home, because if you’re listening or watching this broadcast, you are part of The Resistance! Thank you for supporting our Star Wars podcast!