As Buffalo Bill's granddaughter consults the State Department about stolen family heirlooms, we bring first-time guest Jacob Lee on to the cast to explain youth culture to us fogeys (and also to unveil some exclusive Batman Forever trivia), then we appreciate Young Indy's descent into supernatural madness, and a delightful Eastern European romp from regular-age Indy... then things get pretty nuts during e-Words. 

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.

As Indiana Jones and his students embark on a field trip to exotic Arizona, Sam and Brian welcome Jeff Eckman back to the show to mourn the death of a true Star Wars legend... The Acolyte. Also, we dive deep into The Twilight Zone and Shyamalan, determine what soda jerks and Double Dip Tummy Teasers are, and talk too much about modern Star Trek. 

There wasn't an issue of Marvel Star Wars in November of 1985, but there was a FULL-BLOWN EWOK TV MOVIE, and we invited our Star Friends from What Were We Watching to come join us to dive into this strange, fantasy romp! Beyond that, we're also talking more Mandalorian, diving into some other iconic 80's films, pitching our own Ewok sequels, and loving Teek and Wilford Brimley. Happy New Year!   

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.

What's that behind the Life Day tree? Could it be another gift? That's right, the Marvel Star Wars Explorers have heard Kathleen Kennedy's call and emerged early from their planned Winter slumber to address the deluge of Star Wars announcements from last week! New TV shows, new movies, new trailers! Not only that, but we're giving our thoughts on two more episodes of The Mandalorian (Grogu and Boba Fett, anyone?), reading some e-Words, and discussing which houses of the Wizarding World we belong in! All this, plus we brought along our good friend Sean Davis to join in the fun. Happy Life Day, Star Friends!

Happy Life Day! Your two best Star Friends have decided to get into the holiday spirit this year by inviting their favorite offworld Jawa, Cam Siemer, back to the cast to discuss the recently released Lego Star Wars Holiday Special! How do we feel about this deeply referential, time-traveling romp? The nature of the special gives us an excuse to explore all eras of Star Wars, including our first trip to a post-Rise of Skywalker galaxy. We're also diving deep into the first 4 episodes of the current season of Mandalorian (sorry, no Grogu or Ahsoka talk yet) and harnessing some of Cam's podcast energy to throw out our own pitches for Star Wars Holiday Specials we'd like to see. Happy holidays, listeners!

As Luke and Lando return to Iskalon to deliver the news of Kiro's fate to his people, Geoff Clarke, our Canadian Correspondent, returns to the cast to give us his thoughts on the first 3 episodes of The Mandalorian, to explore an exciting new season of 1985 television premieres (including two infamous Star Wars cartoons), and to get hyped with us about the debut of our new favorite character in the galaxy far, far away... Dania Francis.

As Han Solo wrestles with his feelings for Princess Leia on a far, far away and technologically-deficient planet, we welcome Barm back to the podcast to dive into our hot takes on the first two episodes of the new season of The Mandalorian, to soak in the glorious return of Fenn Shysa (and debut of Bey!) and to consider the romantic inner-life of everyone's favorite smuggler.

As the New Republic faces its first major conflict against the combined forces of the Nagai and the Empire, the Marvel Star Wars Explorers celebrate the big 100th issue milestone by welcoming back two of our favorite Star Friends, Eric Ambler and Sean Davis! It's a double-sized issue and it warrants a double-sized discussion, in which we tackle another gargantuan Summer of 80's Movies, learn about the cultural significance of Live Aid, react IN REAL TIME to the newest Mando trailer, weigh in on Bey's accelerated, but emotionally satisfying role in this issue and so much MORE! Thanks for sticking with us for 100 issues, Star Friends! Here's to 100 more!

As the Star Warriors race across the galaxy to save a planet on the verge of death, Gensho Tasaka races back to our podcast studio to weigh in on whether or not J.J. Abrams successfully landed the plane, to ponder the absence of Asian actors in American cinema of the 80s, and to react to the ICONIC debut of the latest addition to these pages, Bey.

As Han Solo finds himself in the unexpected position of babysitting two children and escorting them on behalf of a mining guild, we find ourselves in the unexpected position of having Eric Wheeler take over the podcast for an episode to unleash his thoughts on The Rise of Skywalker and The Mandalorian, to school us on the art of Gymkata, and to marvel with us at the long-awaited return of Archie Goodwin.

As Luke and Kiro attempt to rescue Dani from the clutches of the Nagai, we welcome a new Star Friend, Ariel Quist-Sprawls, to the podcast to discuss New Coke's effect on our lives, to compare what we all had for dinner, to discuss our favorite and least favorite interpretations of the force, and to debate which Nagai has the best hair.

As Indiana Jones arrives in Barcelona to search for a fabled piece of Christian history, Cam arrives on the podcast to help us wrap up our coverage of The Acolyte, to help us solve the mystery of what The Mystery of the Blues refers to, and to ruminate on our experiences with real live bulls.

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.

As Luke finds himself on the hostile world of Kinooine, facing his most formidable foe since Darth Vader and the Emperor, we find ourselves facing some of our favorite Star Friends, Cam Siemer and Sean Davis, for a lengthy and spirited discussion covering such diverse topics as the rumored (and definitely real) Lucas Cut of Episode IX, the exciting reintroduction of the Dark Lady Lumiya and the incredible art of Cynthia Martin, plus we read an enormous e-Word that has us ranking the Terminators and delving into the nature of force sensitivity.

As the Alliance grapples with a potential civil war between its two most adorable members, we welcome Eric Ambler, Dark Horse Star Wars Explorer and the original Star Friend, back to the pod to weigh in on the uncertain future of Star Wars in the mid-eighties and today, to hear his thoughts on the stunning cinema of January 1985, to celebrate the debut of Cynthia Martin in these pages, and to address a bounty of e-Words.

As Luke, Han and Leia unravel a dastardly plot unfolding on Cantros 7, we're rejoined by Star Friend (and creator of our theme song!) Daren Sprawls to talk about whether or not cat-like aliens belong in the Star Wars universe, to find out which internet cat celebrities Sam follows on social media, and to dive into the dense mythology of Grimalkians, the fierce anthropomorphic cat people of a future South America. Cats, cats, CATS!

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.

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!

As Luke and Leia catch up and share their feelings about the state of the Alliance, Nate Tapp catches up with us to share his feelings on a post-Return of the Jedi world, to examine Luke and Leia's place in the Skywalker legacy and to tell us who his favorite Muppet is.

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!

As Leia and Mon Mothma attempt to negotiate an alliance with the suspiciously peaceful world of Herdessa, we are joined once again by our Canadian Correspondent (and Marvel Planet of the Apes Explorer) Geoff Clarke, for an in-depth and super-sized discussion spanning Prince's 1984 film, Purple Rain, Geoff's memories of this issue from his childhood and our introduction to a new dark lord, the cyborg Lumiya.

As Luke, and a motley crew of castoffs, pirates, and a telepathic bunny, struggle to deactivate a doomsday device that they've accidentally triggered, we welcome Melissa Thiede back to the pod to hear about her experience seeing an early screening of The Rise of Skywalker, to imagine with us the unique life cycles of Hutts, to analyze this comic's take on nihilism and to finally find out what exactly is STILL ACTIVE AFTER ALL THESE YEARS.

As Indy and Sallah track down the Chachapoyan Fertility Idol once again in the city of Marrakesh, we welcome Ryan Davis back to the show to dive into the exciting and/or underwhelming reveals of the second big Acolyte flashback, mouth bullets and caimans of the Further Adventures, and an examination of the state of debate fans have had with Indiana Jones for decades. 

As Leia Organa and an Alderaanian stormtrooper debate philosophy on the harsh surface of an alien world, Daniel Borders-Ashe returns to the podcast to debate which Indiana Jones movie is the best, whether fictional expanded universes are worth anyone's time, and whether princesses precariously hanging off of cliffs still feel high and mighty. 

As Exar Kun lands on Coruscant to crash the trial of Ulic Qel-Droma, your star-friends Cam and Eric double down on the historical happenings of October 1995, then dig into this Dark Horse Comics classic to discuss the ways it reminds them of The Last Jedi, to revel in the high fantasy style of the Old Republic, and to celebrate the first appearance of a double-bladed lightsaber in Star Wars canon! 

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.

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! 

We're Star Wars Exploring new territory this week, as we sit down and do a table read of the original leaked script for Episode IX, written by Derek Connoly and Colin Trevorrow! Hear what could have been the continuing adventures of the Star Warriors, Rey, Finn, Poe and Rose in their battle for the soul of the galaxy against Kylo Ren, Hux and the mysterious Tor Valum! Featuring the additional vocal talents of Eric Ambler, Sean Davis, Cam Siemer and Kevin Young. 

And make sure you listen to our follow-up episode afterwards for our thoughts on this unproduced script and this wacky table read!

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!

2019 is over! Your two best Star Friends sat down to record an episode about issue 84 and ended up getting lost in the weeds heaping praise on their favorite films of 2019, so the Explories have become their own full-fledged episode! Tune in to hear us talk about our favorite comic book films, our biggest disappointment and our top 5 overall films of 2019, plus a look back on our favorite films of the decade. Reopening the Wormhole co-host and film-buff Kevin Young joins! And the conversation continues.... make sure you listen to today's second episode, featuring Star News, Earth History, comic book coverage and all of your other favorite Star Features!

As Lando finds himself tangled in a web of royalty and rebellion on Drogheda, our old Canadian Correspondent Geoff Clarke finds himself tangled in our web of first-hand experiences of Rise of the Resistance, piercing analyses of lighthearted Calrissian Chronicles and meandering Mandalorian diversions and sweetens the pot by also giving us a history lesson on a beloved prime minister from Quebec.

As Luke Skywalker returns to Iskalon to try to recruit members to a new federation of star systems, Kevin Young makes his return appearance on the podcast to discuss the exciting ways that Jo Duffy is choosing to follow up Return of the Jedi, to hear way more about lightsabers than any person would ever want to, and to speak further on The Rise of Skywalker.

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!

As Indy travels with Marion to the African continent in search of a tribe rumored to have splintered from Atlantis itself, we welcome back John Parton to dive deep with us into the triumphs and failures of The Acolyte's writing, to marvel at the insane asshole that is Old Indy, and to bask in the undeniably strong Indiana Jones vibes of this two-part comic storyline.

As Han returns to Tatooine to deal with his debts, Barm returns to the show to analyze with us the baffling and delightful form of Boba Fett's return in these pages, to dive into the thoughts of a post carbon-freeze Han, to analyze the final pre-Rise of Skywalker Star News and to herald the triumphant return of some classic Star Features of this podcast. Come back in two weeks for our hot takes on Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker!

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 vision and eventually to meditations on the nature of life and death itself. All that, plus more hot Mandalorian takes! Happy Life Day, listeners!

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!

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!

As the star warriors fight to escape the clutches of Jabba the Hutt, first-time guest Jake Beal and our old so-and-so Sean Davis make their way to the podcast to talk about the complicated legacy of George Lucas, to hear Sam's pitch for a new Star Wars Holiday Special, to weigh in on Luke and Leia's familial attachments and to examine the many uniquely positive and negative aspects of Return of the Jedi!

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!

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!

As Chewbacca and Lando infiltrate a gang of smugglers to confirm Han Solo's whereabouts, Cam Siemer returns to the show to consider the directions an Obi-Wan show might take, to elaborate on our favorite childhood starships and to enjoy the amazing fashion sense of Lando-as-Drebble.

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.

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.

As Indy attends the opening of the new nightclub, The Raven's Nest, in Manhattan, we welcome Nate Tapp back to the podcast to chat about Wookiee Jedi, Smilin' Kylos, and 80's-esque soundstages in The Acolyte, then we journey into the heart of darkness with Young Indy, before gushing over the introduction of Marion in these comic pages. 

As two youths living under Imperial rule investigate the arrival of some familiar offworlders, Sean Davis returns to the podcast to talk about his and Sam's latest adventures at this year's comic-con, to ponder the origin and worth of Annual issues of comics, and to analyze this issue's unique approach to storytelling in the Star Wars universe. 

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.

As Luke and Leia struggle to survive the devastation of The Iskalon Effect, we welcome Melissa Thiede back from Black Spire Outpost to finally give us an insider's peek into Galaxy's Edge! We're also recalling memories of Levar Burton and Reading Rainbow, enjoying the antics of the Star Warriors on Gamandar and STILL trying to determine what exactly The Iskalon Effect is.