Andor S2 Aftershow (Part 3/4) | Ghorman Massacre, K2-SO & Mon Mothma's Explosive Exit

Join Josh, Blake, and Darian for an in-depth discussion on the evolution of Star Wars books! We're diving deep into the last five years, dissecting the current market, and comparing the modern era to the initial Disney releases. Discover what sets these periods apart, how they stack up against the old Legends (EU) material, and the strategies needed to navigate ever-shifting consumer demands. Another news article about and oldie. Vader comics and the Palpatine / Shmi moment. Yeah. Let's dive in. ———————————————————————— Star Wars™ | Orbitkey https://www.orbitkey.com/collections/star-wars?srsltid=AfmBOooRBYZx8B9FPSAfbwRHIEhm5M7Y9NRYKcUp2ARrXOFAGy95tHAQ Stay tuned to our socials for a big Star Wars giveaway launching very soon! Follow @Orbitkey on Instagram, Threads, Facebook, X, Linkdln, Tik Tok ———————————————————————— Have you checked out our flashcast called Star Wars Launch Pad? https://www.youtube.com/@SWLaunchPad https://open.spotify.com/show/1v0naAAJZMW0nig3OkFToJ?si=8014aef1647f4da5 Found on any platform in the galaxy! ———————————————————————— Star Wars Escape Pod 🖥️ Website: https://starwarspodcast.ca 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/SWEscapePodcast 🦋 B.Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/swescapepodcast.bsky.social 📲 Swell: https://www.swellcast.com/swescapepodcast 📧 Email us or send a voice message to: [email protected] 🗃️ Podcast Archives: https://shorturl.at/cktPQ

Journey with us this week as we squeeze into the escape pod for a rapid-fire catch-up with co-host Bryce! We'll be dissecting the monumental conclusion of The High Republic, celebrating the resurgence of Battlefront 2, announcing the fortunate winners of our Orbitkey giveaway, and navigating through a galaxy of other topics. It's a quick, casual banter session you won't want to miss! Giveaway Link: https://gleam.io/iQUiy/star-wars-orbitkey-giveaway-2 ———————————————————————— Star Wars™ | Orbitkey https://www.orbitkey.com/collections/star-wars?srsltid=AfmBOooRBYZx8B9FPSAfbwRHIEhm5M7Y9NRYKcUp2ARrXOFAGy95tHAQ Stay tuned to our socials for a big Star Wars giveaway launching very soon! Follow @Orbitkey on Instagram, Threads, Facebook, X, Linkdln, Tik Tok ———————————————————————— Have you checked out our flashcast called Star Wars Launch Pad? https://www.youtube.com/@SWLaunchPad https://open.spotify.com/show/1v0naAAJZMW0nig3OkFToJ?si=8014aef1647f4da5 Found on any platform in the galaxy! ———————————————————————— Star Wars Escape Pod 🖥️ Website: https://starwarspodcast.ca 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/SWEscapePodcast 🦋 B.Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/swescapepodcast.bsky.social 📲 Swell: https://www.swellcast.com/swescapepodcast 📧 Email us or send a voice message to: [email protected] 🗃️ Podcast Archives: https://shorturl.at/cktPQ

PUNCH IT! STAR WARS GIVEAWAY FROM ORBITKEY  We only have 3 days left on the final star wars Orbitkey giveaway - make sure you throw your name in that hat! We chat new comics, books, and other great news right here in this mini episode! The link to do so is right here: https://gleam.io/iQUiy/star-wars-orbitkey-giveaway-2 ———————————————————————— Star Wars™ | Orbitkey https://www.orbitkey.com/collections/star-wars?srsltid=AfmBOooRBYZx8B9FPSAfbwRHIEhm5M7Y9NRYKcUp2ARrXOFAGy95tHAQ Stay tuned to our socials for a big Star Wars giveaway launching very soon! Follow @Orbitkey on Instagram, Threads, Facebook, X, Linkdln, Tik Tok ———————————————————————— Have you checked out our flashcast called Star Wars Launch Pad? https://www.youtube.com/@SWLaunchPad https://open.spotify.com/show/1v0naAAJZMW0nig3OkFToJ?si=8014aef1647f4da5 Found on any platform in the galaxy! ———————————————————————— Star Wars Escape Pod 🖥️ Website: https://starwarspodcast.ca 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/SWEscapePodcast 🦋 B.Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/swescapepodcast.bsky.social 📲 Swell: https://www.swellcast.com/swescapepodcast 📧 Email us or send a voice message to: [email protected] 🗃️ Podcast Archives: https://shorturl.at/cktPQ

This week we dive deep for a review on the first book in a developing trilogy called Reign of the Empire. The first installment, by Alexander Freed, "Mask of Fear", is our subject this week. We get our special guest Iain Kay on with Josh for the review, the deep dive making connections and more. We only have 8 days left on the final star wars Orbitkey giveaway #2 so make sure you throw your name in the hat!! Link is right here:    https://gleam.io/iQUiy/star-wars-orbitkey-giveaway-2 Find Iain! https://x.com/starwarsiain https://bsky.app/profile/starwarsiain.bsky.social https://www.instagram.com/starwarsiain/ Have you checked out our flashcast called Star Wars Launch Pad? https://www.youtube.com/@SWLaunchPad https://open.spotify.com/show/1v0naAAJZMW0nig3OkFToJ?si=8014aef1647f4da5 Found on any platform in the galaxy! ———————————————————————— Star Wars Escape Pod 🖥️ Website: https://starwarspodcast.ca 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/SWEscapePodcast 🦋 B.Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/swescapepodcast.bsky.social 📲 Swell: https://www.swellcast.com/swescapepodcast 📧 Email us or send a voice message to: [email protected] 🗃️ Podcast Archives: https://shorturl.at/cktPQ

This week on Star Wars Escape Pod, we dive deep into the treacherous depths of the "Tales of the Underworld" story arc, focusing on everyone's favorite Duros bounty hunter: Cad Bane! Join Josh, Blake and Darian as we unpack the thrilling narratives that further cement Bane's reputation as one of the galaxy's most formidable and ruthless figures. We'll break down his cunning tactics, his complex moral code (or lack thereof!), and his memorable encounters with both familiar faces and new adversaries. Whether you're a long-time admirer of Cad Bane or new to his chilling exploits, this episode is packed with insights and lively debate. So, grab your blasters, watch your backs, and tune in to the latest Star Wars Escape Pod for a deep dive into the tales of the underworld! ———————————————————————— Star Wars™ | Orbitkey https://www.orbitkey.com/collections/star-wars?srsltid=AfmBOooRBYZx8B9FPSAfbwRHIEhm5M7Y9NRYKcUp2ARrXOFAGy95tHAQ Stay tuned to our socials for a big Star Wars giveaway launching very soon! Follow @Orbitkey on Instagram, Threads, Facebook, X, Linkdln, Tik Tok ———————————————————————— Star Wars Escape Pod 🖥️ Website: https://starwarspodcast.ca 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/SWEscapePodcast 🦋 B.Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/swescapepodcast.bsky.social 📲 Swell: https://www.swellcast.com/swescapepodcast 📧 Email us or send a voice message to: [email protected] 🗃️ Podcast Archives: https://shorturl.at/cktPQ   Have you checked out our flashcast called Star Wars Launch Pad? https://www.youtube.com/@SWLaunchPad https://open.spotify.com/show/1v0naAAJZMW0nig3OkFToJ?si=8014aef1647f4da5 Found on any platform in the galaxy!

She's back! Asajj Ventress, the formidable fan-favorite from The Clone Wars, makes her unexpected return, continuing her saga beyond the acclaimed novel Dark Disciple – a true gem for any Clone Wars connoisseur. We're diving deep into the implications of resurrection in the Star Wars universe, reviewing the first three episodes of Ventress's journey in Tales of the Underworld, and connecting all the thrilling narrative threads. Join our lively discussion as we unpack it all! We create this podcast out of pure love for Star Wars, and we'd love for you to help us share it! Spread the word: Please Retweet or share this episode in your circles. Support us on YouTube: Every Like & Subscribe truly helps the channel grow! Join the conversation: Tag us on Bluesky or X (using our handle @SWEscapePodcast) and send in your comments and theories – we read them all and love hearing from you! We hope you enjoy the discussion!   Have you checked out our flashcast called Star Wars Launch Pad? https://www.youtube.com/@SWLaunchPad https://open.spotify.com/show/1v0naAAJZMW0nig3OkFToJ?si=8014aef1647f4da5 Found on any platform in the galaxy! ———————————————————————— Star Wars Escape Pod 🖥️ Website: https://starwarspodcast.ca 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/SWEscapePodcast 🦋 B.Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/swescapepodcast.bsky.social 📲 Swell: https://www.swellcast.com/swescapepodcast 📧 Email us or send a voice message to: [email protected] 🗃️ Podcast Archives: https://shorturl.at/cktPQ      

The final arc of ANDOR has hit Disney plus, and so has our dedicated aftershow on the podcast app of your choice! 🎉 Dive into the season finale with us in the last of our special episodes covering this incredible series. This week, join Josh, Blake, Kirk, Dan, and Kyle for a packed roundtable discussion breaking down all the action of the final moments of one of the greatest star wars shows ever made. We create this podcast out of pure love for Star Wars, and we'd love for you to help us share it! Spread the word: Please Retweet or share this episode in your circles. Support us on YouTube: Every Like & Subscribe truly helps the channel grow! Join the conversation: Tag us on Bluesky or X (using our handle @SWEscapePodcast) and send in your comments and theories – we read them all and love hearing from you! We hope you enjoy the discussion!   Have you checked out our flashcast called Star Wars Launch Pad? https://www.youtube.com/@SWLaunchPad https://open.spotify.com/show/1v0naAAJZMW0nig3OkFToJ?si=8014aef1647f4da5 Found on any platform in the galaxy! ———————————————————————— Star Wars Escape Pod 🖥️ Website: https://swescapepodcast.wixsite.com/star-wars-escape-pod 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/SWEscapePodcast 🦋 B.Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/swescapepodcast.bsky.social 🌐 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/SWEscapePodcast 📲 Swell: https://www.swellcast.com/swescapepodcast 📧 Email us or send a voice message to: [email protected] 🗃️ Podcast Archives: https://shorturl.at/cktPQ

The third arc of ANDOR Season 2 has hit Disney streaming, and so has our dedicated aftershow on the podcast app of your choice! 🎉 Dive into the season premiere with us in the first of our four special episodes covering this incredible series. This week, join Josh, Blake, Kirk, Matt, and Darian for a packed roundtable discussion breaking down all the action of the Ghorman massacre, Mon Mothma's exit from the senate, crossovers with Star Wars: Rebels, continuity debates and so much more. We create this podcast out of pure love for Star Wars, and we'd love for you to help us share it! Spread the word: Please Retweet or share this episode in your circles. Support us on YouTube: Every Like & Subscribe truly helps the channel grow! Join the conversation: Tag us on Bluesky or X (using our handle @SWEscapePodcast) and send in your comments and theories – we read them all and love hearing from you! We hope you enjoy the discussion!   Have you checked out our flashcast called Star Wars Launch Pad? https://www.youtube.com/@SWLaunchPad https://open.spotify.com/show/1v0naAAJZMW0nig3OkFToJ?si=8014aef1647f4da5 Found on any platform in the galaxy! ———————————————————————— Star Wars Escape Pod 🖥️ Website: https://swescapepodcast.wixsite.com/star-wars-escape-pod 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/SWEscapePodcast 🦋 B.Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/swescapepodcast.bsky.social 🌐 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/SWEscapePodcast 📲 Swell: https://www.swellcast.com/swescapepodcast 📧 Email us or send a voice message to: [email protected] 🗃️ Podcast Archives: https://shorturl.at/cktPQ

May the Fourth Be With You! Happy Star Wars Day, everyone! While we didn't manage to record a dedicated May the 4th special this year, we hope you're celebrating in true Star Wars style. Get together with friends or family, have a movie marathon, build some LEGO, dive into a game – whatever fun, Force-filled activity you choose! And don't forget to check out all the awesome deals happening this weekend. Keep an eye out for sales on books, LEGO, Steam games, digital downloads, Amazon, the Disney Store, and more. It's the perfect time to snag some galactic goodies! Have a fantastic Star Wars Day, and enjoy our Andor Aftershow! The second arc of ANDOR Season 2 has arrived, and so has our dedicated aftershow! 🎉 Dive into the season premiere with us in the first of our four special episodes covering this incredible series. This week, join Josh, Blake, Matt, and Darian for a packed roundtable discussion breaking down all the action. We create this podcast out of pure love for Star Wars, and we'd love for you to help us share it! Spread the word: Please Retweet or share this episode in your circles. Support us on YouTube: Every Like & Subscribe truly helps the channel grow! Join the conversation: Tag us on Bluesky or X (using our handle @SWEscapePodcast) and send in your comments and theories – we read them all and love hearing from you! We hope you enjoy the discussion!   Have you checked out our flashcast called Star Wars Launch Pad? https://www.youtube.com/@SWLaunchPad https://open.spotify.com/show/1v0naAAJZMW0nig3OkFToJ?si=8014aef1647f4da5 Found on any platform in the galaxy! ———————————————————————— Star Wars Escape Pod 🖥️ Website: https://swescapepodcast.wixsite.com/star-wars-escape-pod 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/SWEscapePodcast 🦋 B.Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/swescapepodcast.bsky.social 🌐 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/SWEscapePodcast 📲 Swell: https://www.swellcast.com/swescapepodcast 📧 Email us or send a voice message to: [email protected] 🗃️ Podcast Archives: https://shorturl.at/cktPQ

The first three episodes of ANDOR Season 2 have arrived, and so has our dedicated aftershow! 🎉 Dive into the season premiere with us in the first of our four special episodes covering this incredible series. This week, join Josh, Blake, Kirk, Dan, Shawna, and Darian for a packed roundtable discussion breaking down all the action. We create this podcast out of pure love for Star Wars, and we'd love for you to help us share it! Spread the word: Please Retweet or share this episode in your circles. Support us on YouTube: Every Like & Subscribe truly helps the channel grow! Join the conversation: Tag us on Bluesky or X (using our handle @SWEscapePodcast) and send in your comments and theories – we read them all and love hearing from you! We hope you enjoy the discussion!   Have you checked out our flashcast called Star Wars Launch Pad? https://www.youtube.com/@SWLaunchPad https://open.spotify.com/show/1v0naAAJZMW0nig3OkFToJ?si=8014aef1647f4da5 Found on any platform in the galaxy! ———————————————————————— Star Wars Escape Pod 🖥️ Website: https://swescapepodcast.wixsite.com/star-wars-escape-pod 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/SWEscapePodcast 🦋 B.Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/swescapepodcast.bsky.social 🌐 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/SWEscapePodcast 📲 Swell: https://www.swellcast.com/swescapepodcast 📧 Email us or send a voice message to: [email protected] 🗃️ Podcast Archives: https://shorturl.at/cktPQ