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| The Chosen One and Messiah Figures | 15 Apr 2025 | 02:03:00 | |
EP. 156Easter is almost upon us, which means it's time to talk about the Chosen One! Hopes and prophecies of an anointed saviour abound both in real-world religions and in the Galaxy Far, Far Away. In this climactic week of the Christian year, we do the ultimate Theology Time and explore messianic tropes in George Lucas's modern-day mythos.You can watch our episodes live every Monday at 5:30 PM PT, 8:30 PM ET at https://www.youtube.com/@Starwarsunderworld/streams Hosted by Matthew Neugebauer https://twitter.com/neug485 and Joel Davis https://bsky.app/profile/jid20234.bsky.social Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/eyeoncanon.bsky.socialInstagram and Threads: https://instagram.com/EyeOnCanonPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/EyeOnCanonPod Star Wars Underworld Podcast NetworkJoin us on Discord! https://discord.gg/xhbXgRuuGxAudible 30-Day Free Trial https://amzn.to/3cfeebq | |||
| On the Road to Empire | 08 Apr 2025 | 02:01:29 | |
EP. 155“Too late? For what, the Republic to fall? It already has and you just can't see it. There's no justice, no order but the one that will replace it!” Formally, the Galactic Empire began with Palpatine’s declaration in the Senate and the “reorganization” he promised. But Maul’s biting words to Ahsoka in the Sundari throne room point to a deeper truth: the Republic – and the CIS – had already given way to an authoritarian regime. This week we look at the rise of the Empire: what it looked like, and when it happened.You can watch our episodes live every Monday at 5:30 PM PT, 8:30 PM ET at https://www.youtube.com/@Starwarsunderworld/streams Hosted by Matthew Neugebauer https://twitter.com/neug485 and Joel Davis https://bsky.app/profile/jid20234.bsky.social Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/eyeoncanon.bsky.socialInstagram and Threads: https://instagram.com/EyeOnCanonPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/EyeOnCanonPod Star Wars Underworld Podcast NetworkJoin us on Discord! https://discord.gg/xhbXgRuuGxAudible 30-Day Free Trial https://amzn.to/3cfeebq | |||
| Legends Lookback: X-Wing Rebel Opposition | 28 Jan 2025 | 01:25:03 | |
EP. 146 This is RogueLeader standing by. That’s right friends this week Eye on Canon enters into the world of pilots and X-Wings as we do a Legends Lookback with the great X-Wing comic book run and its first arc, Rebel Opposition. You can watch our episodes live every Monday at 5:30 PM PT, 8:30 PM ET at https://www.youtube.com/@Starwarsunderworld/streams Hosted by Matthew Neugebauer https://twitter.com/neug485 and Joel Davis https://bsky.app/profile/jid20234.bsky.social Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/eyeoncanon.bsky.social Instagram and Threads: https://instagram.com/EyeOnCanonPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/EyeOnCanonPod Star Wars Underworld Podcast Network Join us on Discord! https://discord.gg/xhbXgRuuGx Audible 30-Day Free Trial https://amzn.to/3cfeebq | |||
| Should Star Wars stories be accessible? | 21 Jan 2025 | 02:11:40 | |
EP. 145 The Disney era of Star Wars has seen an explosion of on-screen content, including a new trilogy, a whole bevy of live-action shows, and animated shows for a wide range of viewers. Add to this a proliferation of a whole new universe of paper canon stories for multiple ages, culminating (so far) in the long-running and highly cumulative High Republic initiative. All these stories aim to both bring in new fans and warm the hearts of long-time lore-seekers, but that balance continues to be a notoriously difficult tightrope to walk. Moreover, shows, books and comics are targeted for younger audiences, some – like the grippingly complex Andor – are clearly meant for more-educated adults, and others seek to hit the bullseye of appealing to everyone. This week we address both the empirical and normative: how widely accessible have Star Wars stories been thus far, and how accessible should they be? You can watch our episodes live every Monday at 5:30 PM PT, 8:30 PM ET at https://www.youtube.com/@Starwarsunderworld/streams Hosted by Matthew Neugebauer https://twitter.com/neug485 and Joel Davis https://bsky.app/profile/jid20234.bsky.social Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/eyeoncanon.bsky.social Instagram and Threads: https://instagram.com/EyeOnCanonPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/EyeOnCanonPod Star Wars Underworld Podcast Network Join us on Discord! https://discord.gg/xhbXgRuuGx Audible 30-Day Free Trial https://amzn.to/3cfeebq | |||
| Galactic Identity | 14 Jan 2025 | 02:08:07 | |
“We are all the Republic!” “The Republic shall be reorganized into the first Galactic Empire, for a safe and secure society!” But is the galaxy, far far away ever a single society? Are they really “all the Republic?” Or do divisions and competing interests override a sense of unity? Was the Empire simply building on what was already there, or was it (ultimately) a futile exercise in unitary state-building? Can theories of pluralism and federalism help us see deeper complexities between these two options? We get political on this Eye on Canon deep-dive, so strap in! Donate to the Pasadena Humane Society's Eaton Fire rescue efforts! You can watch our episodes live every Monday at 5:30 PM PT, 8:30 PM ET at https://www.youtube.com/@Starwarsunderworld/streams Hosted by Matthew Neugebauer https://twitter.com/neug485 and Joel Davis https://bsky.app/profile/jid20234.bsky.social Star Wars Underworld Podcast Network Join us on Discord! https://discord.gg/xhbXgRuuGx Social Media by Ben Hart The Podcast’s Social Media Instagram and Threads: https://instagram.com/EyeOnCanonPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/EyeOnCanonPod Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/eyeoncanon.bsky.social
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| Star Wars 2025 Begins | Eye on Canon | 07 Jan 2025 | 02:33:04 | |
EP. 143 2025 is here! And it promises to be a stellar year for the whole canon of the galaxy far, far away. On the first Eye on Canon episode of the year, we break down everything to look forward to over the next 12 months, from Andor season 2, to Star Wars Celebration Japan, to the looming end of the High Republic Initiative. Oh right-and a party for a certain GOAT of a film that came out 20 years ago! We’ve got you covered. You can watch our episodes live every Monday at 5:30 PM PT, 8:30 PM ET at https://www.youtube.com/@Starwarsunderworld/streams Hosted by Matthew Neugebauer https://twitter.com/neug485 and Joel Davis https://bsky.app/profile/jid20234.bsky.social Star Wars Underworld Podcast Network Join us on Discord! https://discord.gg/xhbXgRuuGx Social Media by Ben Hart The Podcast’s Social Media Instagram and Threads: https://instagram.com/EyeOnCanonPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/EyeOnCanonPod Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/eyeoncanon.bsky.social
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| Looking back at 2024 in Star Wars | 24 Dec 2024 | 02:25:38 | |
EP. 142 The end is nigh! Well, the end of 2024 at least. It was an intriguing, fascinating, “Hansicling” year of Star Wars to say the least. This week we look back on the year that was- what did we love? What did we enjoy? What might have prompted all that vigorous head-scratching? Tune in for the last EOC of the year! You can watch our episodes live every Monday at 5:30 PM PT, 8:30 PM ET at https://www.youtube.com/@Starwarsunderworld/streams Hosted by Matthew Neugebauer https://twitter.com/neug485 and Joel Davis https://bsky.app/profile/jid20234.bsky.social Star Wars Underworld Podcast Network Join us on Discord! https://discord.gg/xhbXgRuuGx Social Media by Ben Hart The Podcast’s Social Media Instagram and Threads: https://instagram.com/EyeOnCanonPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/EyeOnCanonPod Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/eyeoncanon.bsky.social
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| Is The Phantom Menace a Christmas Movie? | 17 Dec 2024 | 02:05:55 | |
EP. 141 Christmas and Holiday preparations are on everyone’s mind – trees, presents, family dinners! Elf, Die Hard and Doctor Who specials and on our screens. For Star Wars fans who go to church, or work at one, Advent offers a unique time to reflect on themes on the power of prophecy, the meaning of the Galaxy, religious institutions like the Jedi, and the hope of a coming Chosen One to restore the balance of all things. For this special Advent Theology Time, Matthew is joined by Sofia from the Daughters of Ferrix Podcast to answer the age-old question, “Is The Phantom Menace a Christmas movie?” You can watch our episodes live every Monday at 5:30 PM PT, 8:30 PM ET at https://www.youtube.com/@Starwarsunderworld/streams Hosted by Matthew Neugebauer https://twitter.com/neug485 and Joel Davis https://twitter.com/Jid2021 Guest! Sofia from the Daughters of Ferrix https://www.youtube.com/@FerrixPod Star Wars Underworld Podcast Network Join us on Discord! https://discord.gg/xhbXgRuuGx Social Media by Ben Hart The Podcast’s Social Media Instagram and Threads: https://instagram.com/EyeOnCanonPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/EyeOnCanonPod Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/eyeoncanon.bsky.social Audible 30-Day Free Trial https://amzn.to/3cfeebq | |||
| Analyzing the Galactic Empire Throughout the Years | 10 Dec 2024 | 01:53:06 | |
EP. 140 The Galactic Empire has been known to represent any and all forms of evil throughout history, but how has Star Wars decided to use such allegory. To analyze this Joel is joined by friend of the show Redleader Antillies to go over the history of this allegory and more. You can watch our episodes live every Monday at 5:30 PM PT, 8:30 PM ET at https://www.youtube.com/@Starwarsunderworld/streams Hosted by Matthew Neugebauer https://twitter.com/neug485 and Joel Davis https://twitter.com/Jid2021 Star Wars Underworld Podcast Network Join us on Discord! https://discord.gg/xhbXgRuuGx Social Media by Ben Hart The Podcast’s Social Media Instagram and Threads: https://instagram.com/EyeOnCanonPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/EyeOnCanonPod Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/eyeoncanon.bsky.social Audible 30-Day Free Trial https://amzn.to/3cfeebq | |||
| Holidays in the Galaxy Far, Far Away | 03 Dec 2024 | 01:04:38 | |
EP. 139 Early December means we’re right in-between some major holidays in our universe and in the GFFA. Life Day and (American) Thanksgiving are in the rear-view mirror, while Christmas is coming faster than we think! This week we give you a shorter episode all about the holidays in Star Wars, and then let you all watch the first two episodes of Skeleton Crew! You can watch our episodes live every Monday at 5:30 PM PT, 8:30 PM ET at https://www.youtube.com/@Starwarsunderworld/streams Hosted by Matthew Neugebauer https://twitter.com/neug485 and Joel Davis https://twitter.com/Jid2021 Star Wars Underworld Podcast Network Join us on Discord! https://discord.gg/xhbXgRuuGx Social Media by Ben Hart The Podcast’s Social Media Instagram and Threads: https://instagram.com/EyeOnCanonPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/EyeOnCanonPod | |||
| Jedi, the Force, and Normies | 26 Nov 2024 | 01:58:51 | |
EP. 138 Last week we talked all about the Jedi and their relatability in our own world. This week we follow that right up with some in-universe commentary- the Jedi, and the Force itself, and how “normies” or non-Force-users relate to them. We also dive into some comics news and look at the new Outlaws DLC! You can watch our episodes live every Monday at 5:30 PM PT, 8:30 PM ET at https://www.youtube.com/@Starwarsunderworld/streams Hosted by Matthew Neugebauer https://twitter.com/neug485 and Joel Davis https://twitter.com/Jid2021 Star Wars Underworld Podcast Network Join us on Discord! https://discord.gg/xhbXgRuuGx Social Media by Ben Hart The Podcast’s Social Media Instagram and Threads: https://instagram.com/EyeOnCanonPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/EyeOnCanonPod Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/eyeoncanon.bsky.social Audible 30-Day Free Trial https://amzn.to/3cfeebq | |||
| Should the Jedi be relatable? | 19 Nov 2024 | 02:04:14 | |
EP. 137 When we were introduced to the Jedi in the original Star Wars, they were surrounded by a legendary, superhuman mystique. The Prequels presented us with a wide range of Jedi characters, but they remained somewhat foreign to modern, especially secular audiences. The Clone Wars and especially the High Republic may have sought to alter this perception, but the question remains: are the Jedi relatable to us? We explore that question this week on the Eye on Canon Podcast. You can watch our episodes live every Monday at 5:30 PM PT, 8:30 PM ET at https://www.youtube.com/@Starwarsunderworld/streams Hosted by Matthew Neugebauer https://twitter.com/neug485 and Joel Davis https://twitter.com/Jid2021 Star Wars Underworld Podcast Network Join us on Discord! https://discord.gg/xhbXgRuuGx Social Media by Ben Hart The Podcast’s Social Media Instagram and Threads: https://instagram.com/EyeOnCanonPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/EyeOnCanonPod Audible 30-Day Free Trial https://amzn.to/3cfeebq | |||
| The Road to Rebellion | 01 Apr 2025 | 02:06:46 | |
EP. 154It began with the Delegation of 2,000 during the Clone Wars. It continued with the rise of scattered cells of resistance across the galaxy. As the Empire tightened its grip, more star systems, factions, political leaders and militarist groups slipped through its fingers. Ultimately, it coalesced into the Alliance to the Restore the Republic, a full-blown revolutionary movement. Then at the Battles of Scarif and Yavin, it showed the galaxy that the dream of freedom just might come true.You can watch our episodes live every Monday at 5:30 PM PT, 8:30 PM ET at https://www.youtube.com/@Starwarsunderworld/streams Hosted by Matthew Neugebauer https://twitter.com/neug485 and Joel Davis https://bsky.app/profile/jid20234.bsky.social Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/eyeoncanon.bsky.socialInstagram and Threads: https://instagram.com/EyeOnCanonPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/EyeOnCanonPod Star Wars Underworld Podcast NetworkJoin us on Discord! https://discord.gg/xhbXgRuuGxAudible 30-Day Free Trial https://amzn.to/3cfeebq | |||
| Ranking Star Wars | 12 Nov 2024 | 02:12:25 | |
EP. 136 Saga film rankings have been an essential Star Wars fan pastime, especially since the Prequels came out. It's since expanded and gotten more…complicated(?) now that there are 9 saga films, two (or three) standalones and multiple live-action and animated series. This week we give our current rankings, as well as talk about the practice as an expression of our priorities, likes, dislikes and mindset towards the ever-expanding world of Screen Canon. You can watch our episodes live every Monday at 5:30 PM PT, 8:30 PM ET at https://www.youtube.com/@Starwarsunderworld/streams Hosted by Matthew Neugebauer https://twitter.com/neug485 and Joel Davis https://twitter.com/Jid2021 Star Wars Underworld Podcast Network Join us on Discord! https://discord.gg/xhbXgRuuGx Social Media by Ben Hart The Podcast’s Social Media Instagram and Threads: https://instagram.com/EyeOnCanonPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/EyeOnCanonPod Audible 30-Day Free Trial https://amzn.to/3cfeebq | |||
| Election Special: What does democracy need to survive? | 05 Nov 2024 | 02:00:38 | |
Episode 135 The Prequel Trilogy zeroed in on a specific but important question: what does democracy need to survive? Of course, George Lucas's preferred medium in this case was a cautionary tale, rooted in his concern that “democracies aren't stolen; they're given away.” On the eve of such a pivotal Presidential Election, we look at Lucas's vision of democracy in the Galaxy Far, Far Away, and what we can do to preserve it in our own world.
Hosted by Matthew Neugebauer https://twitter.com/neug485 and Joel Davis https://twitter.com/Jid2021 Star Wars Underworld Podcast Network Join us on Discord! https://discord.gg/xhbXgRuuGx Social Media by Ben Hart The Podcast’s Social Media Instagram and Threads: https://instagram.com/EyeOnCanonPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/EyeOnCanonPod
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| The Villains of Star Wars | 25 Mar 2025 | 02:01:29 | |
EP. 153 Sith. Pirates. Crime bosses. Wannabe Edgelords. Corporatist Oligarchs. Stuffy Imperials. Evereni survivors and their not-so-furry pets. Star Wars has had its variety of villains, each of them embodying different patterns and forces of darkness, pride, selfishness and fear, sometimes with some genuine skepticism of central authority thrown in. This week we dive into the moral underside of the Galaxy Far, Far Away, and uncover what these villains mean for the stories they find themselves in, and the themes their creators are seeking to express. You can watch our episodes live every Monday at 5:30 PM PT, 8:30 PM ET at https://www.youtube.com/@Starwarsunderworld/streams Hosted by Matthew Neugebauer https://twitter.com/neug485 and Joel Davis https://bsky.app/profile/jid20234.bsky.social
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| What is Fandom? | 18 Mar 2025 | 01:59:19 | |
EP. 152 “Fandom” is a tricky and amorphous concept. We have ideas of what it means, but those might be contradictory or at least distinct. The concept of a “Star Wars fan” raises fascinating questions since our fandom contains many groups within it, partly based on age, gender or other demographics. In a franchise spanning (real world) 48 years and (in-universe) multiple centuries, there are many pockets of groups preferring one era over another, and sometimes one era at the expense of another. This week we break down some of these “camps,” and possibly chart the limits of fandom itself. You can watch our episodes live every Monday at 5:30 PM PT, 8:30 PM ET at https://www.youtube.com/@Starwarsunderworld/streams Hosted by Matthew Neugebauer https://twitter.com/neug485 and Joel Davis https://bsky.app/profile/jid20234.bsky.social
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| Revealing the Mask of Fear | 11 Mar 2025 | 02:28:25 | |
EP. 151 The Mask of Fear by Alexander Freed kicks off the Reign of Fear trilogy in stunning fashion, giving us all the gripping political drama, guerrilla action and moving character stories it promised, and then some. We chart the journeys of Mon Mothma, Bail Organa, Saw Gerrera and new character Soujen Vak-Nhalis through this brilliantly-written intricate tale that may well become an all-time classic. You can watch our episodes live every Monday at 5:30 PM PT, 8:30 PM ET at https://www.youtube.com/@Starwarsunderworld/streams Hosted by Matthew Neugebauer https://twitter.com/neug485 and Joel Davis https://bsky.app/profile/jid20234.bsky.social
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| Does a "Golden Age" exist? | 04 Mar 2025 | 01:51:29 | |
EP. 150 In the hut on Tatooine, Old Ben hearkens back to a time of prosperity and freedom, when the Jedi Knights were the “guardians of peace and justice in the galaxy.” The High Republic publishing initiative shows us this era outright – the name itself says as much, and even the Jedi are literally clad in the golden shimmer of the age. So what’s in a Golden Age? Do they even exist in our real world? If not, why does Star Wars storytelling often revolve around them? This week we traverse this gulf between our real world and the galaxy far, far away…. You can watch our episodes live every Monday at 5:30 PM PT, 8:30 PM ET at https://www.youtube.com/@Starwarsunderworld/streams Hosted by Matthew Neugebauer https://twitter.com/neug485 and Joel Davis https://bsky.app/profile/jid20234.bsky.social
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| Just Chattin' Star Wars | 25 Feb 2025 | 02:06:09 | |
EP. 149 It's the ultimate Week in Star Wars episode! Joel is joined by friend of the show and SWU flagship host Dominic Jones for some good old fashioned Star Wars discussion. You can watch our episodes live every Monday at 5:30 PM PT, 8:30 PM ET at https://www.youtube.com/@Starwarsunderworld/streams Hosted by Joel Davis https://bsky.app/profile/jid20234.bsky.social Guest Dominic Jones https://dominicgjones.substack.com/
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| From a Certain Point of View | 11 Feb 2025 | 01:52:46 | |
EP. 148“What I told you was true, from a certain point of view.” Like Luke, we struggle with the way reality itself is mediated through our own differing perspectives. That's doubly true with dramatized history, and especially fiction, where manipulating perspectives is an integral tool in the storytelling trade. In Star Wars canon, however, we have a sense that there's a pseudo-historical reality playing out on our screens and in our pages. This week we explore the extent to which that is the case, the amount that it isn't, and if that's even a possibility.You can watch our episodes live every Monday at 5:30 PM PT, 8:30 PM ET at https://www.youtube.com/@Starwarsunderworld/streams Hosted by Matthew Neugebauer https://twitter.com/neug485 and Joel Davis https://bsky.app/profile/jid20234.bsky.social Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/eyeoncanon.bsky.socialInstagram and Threads: https://instagram.com/EyeOnCanonPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/EyeOnCanonPod Star Wars Underworld Podcast NetworkJoin us on Discord! https://discord.gg/xhbXgRuuGxAudible 30-Day Free Trial https://amzn.to/3cfeebq | |||
| Skeleton Crew Lookback | 04 Feb 2025 | 02:14:16 | |
EP. 147 Shiiiiver me timbers! Man the braces! Other pirate words we don't fully understand and might be made up! Star Wars went full-on treasure adventure in Skeleton Crew, its latest foray into live-action streaming shows. It turned out to be one of the most pleasant surprises in recent years and managed to serve up a hidden treasure we never expected to find: a universally-beloved story from the Galaxy Far, Far Away. Journey with us this week as we look back on this exciting, heart-felt and incredibly well-crafted show! You can watch our episodes live every Monday at 5:30 PM PT, 8:30 PM ET at https://www.youtube.com/@Starwarsunderworld/streams Hosted by Matthew Neugebauer https://twitter.com/neug485 and Joel Davis https://bsky.app/profile/jid20234.bsky.social Guest Dominic Jones https://dominicgjones.substack.com/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/eyeoncanon.bsky.social Instagram and Threads: https://instagram.com/EyeOnCanonPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/EyeOnCanonPod Star Wars Underworld Podcast Network Join us on Discord! https://discord.gg/xhbXgRuuGx Audible 30-Day Free Trial https://amzn.to/3cfeebq | |||
| 200th episode special! Our Eye on the Canon: The History of Star Wars Publishing Part Two, 2013-present | 07 Apr 2026 | 01:30:35 | |
EP. 200 The Disney takeover in 2014 brought a brand new era of novels, comics and short stories, as well as films, live action and animated shows (including a new animated show literally this morning!) This fresh start promised an incredibly bold ideal: a fully-integrated and continuous canon across all media. This allowed it to hit the reset button for the Sequel Trilogy as well as opened up new possibilities for exploring the Prequel and Original eras and beyond. Was that ambitious ideal able to sustain itself, or was it a delusion of grandeur? As always, reality is somewhere in between, and this podcast has spent much of the last four years charting that reality and what it all means. As we hit the 200-episode mark, it's only fitting that we tell the story of the story, the history of Star Wars Publishing from 2014 to the present! You can watch our episodes live every Monday at 5:30 PM PT, 8:30 PM ET at https://www.youtube.com/@Starwarsunderworld/streams Hosted by Matthew Neugebauer https://instagram.com/mneug1138 Joel Davis https://jid20234.bsky.social Bluesky: https://eyeoncanon.bsky.social Star Wars Underworld Podcast Network https://www.instagram.com/theswu/ Join us on Discord! https://discord.gg/xhbXgRuuGx
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| The History of Star Wars Publishing Part One: 1976 to 2014 | 24 Mar 2026 | 02:16:29 | |
EP. 199 The Star Wars Expanded Universe — now known as Legends — was perhaps as sprawling, epic and varied as the galaxy itself. The real-world publishing saga may well be as interesting as the in-universe dramas told within those many, many pages. This week we chart this publishing timeline, from its humble origins, to its decisive turn into a staple of the fandom after the Original Trilogy, to its gripping interpretations of the Prequel Era and beyond on the eve of the Disney takeover. You can watch our episodes live every Monday at 5:30 PM PT, 8:30 PM ET at https://www.youtube.com/@Starwarsunderworld/streams Hosted by Matthew Neugebauer https://instagram.com/mneug1138 Joel Davis https://jid20234.bsky.social Bluesky: https://eyeoncanon.bsky.social Star Wars Underworld Podcast Network https://www.instagram.com/theswu/ Join us on Discord! https://discord.gg/xhbXgRuuGx
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| Tuckerization in Star Wars | 20 Jan 2026 | 01:50:51 | |
EP. 191 “Tuckerization” - naming a Star Wars character a modified version of a real person’s name, is a fun and heartfelt way for creatives to honour and thank those who have inspired them and support them. It also provides an avenue for fans to imagine themselves as characters in the universe itself, and raises intriguing questions and possibilities for the connection between the fictional GFFA and our real world. This week we give our favourite tuckerizations, and think about who we would want to be in Star Wars! You can watch our episodes live every Monday at 5:30 PM PT, 8:30 PM ET at https://www.youtube.com/@Starwarsunderworld/streams Hosted by Matthew Neugebauer https://instagram.com/mneug1138 and Joel Davis https://jid20234.bsky.social Bluesky: https://eyeoncanon.bsky.social Star Wars Underworld Podcast Network https://www.instagram.com/theswu/ Join us on Discord! https://discord.gg/xhbXgRuuGx
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| The Rise and Fall of the Galactic Empire | 13 Jan 2026 | 02:46:34 | |
EP. 190 Maybe it was poignant that Chris Kempshall’s The Rise and Fall of the Galactic Empire came out on the Fourth of July, 2024. It might also be poetic that one of us (who can tell?) only just finished reading it a year into the current presidential administration. Of course, Kempshall is drawing on plenty of real-world examples of authoritarian regimes that have come and gone. It’s also important to remember that the implied author Beaumont Kin is as fictional as the Galactic Empire he is chronicling. That intersection of real-world history and fictional narrative makes for an incredibly fascinating book that is almost tailor-made for a podcast like ours. So it’s high time we dig into it, and this is the week we do just that! You can watch our episodes live every Monday at 5:30 PM PT, 8:30 PM ET at https://www.youtube.com/@Starwarsunderworld/streams Hosted by Matthew Neugebauer https://instagram.com/mneug1138 and Joel Davis https://jid20234.bsky.social Senior Senate Correspondent Ash Mothma https://bejeweledmothma.bsky.social Bluesky: https://eyeoncanon.bsky.social Star Wars Underworld Podcast Network https://www.instagram.com/theswu/ Join us on Discord! https://discord.gg/xhbXgRuuGx
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| Star Wars in 2026: Looking Forward | 06 Jan 2026 | 02:19:54 | |
EP. 189 The New Year is upon us! And there will be Star Wars in it! Specifically, a new Star Wars film is on the horizon, carrying with it all the hype and expectations of the franchise’s grand return to the big screen. How much will The Mandalorian & Grogu serve to complete this transition in Star Wars media? We also have another season of live-action streaming to look forward to, as well as two new animated series — all full of space wizardry! Of course, we have our eye on the whole canon, and so a pair of adult novels and a tie-in comic are catching our attention, as are some video games and other stories. This year is going to be a fresh makeup for Star Wars, and we’re here to break it all down for ya! You can watch our episodes live every Monday at 5:30 PM PT, 8:30 PM ET at https://www.youtube.com/@Starwarsunderworld/streams Hosted by Matthew Neugebauer https://instagram.com/mneug1138 and Joel Davis https://jid20234.bsky.social Bluesky: https://eyeoncanon.bsky.social Star Wars Underworld Podcast Network https://www.instagram.com/theswu/ Join us on Discord! https://discord.gg/xhbXgRuuGx
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| Symbols and Symbolism in Star Wars | 23 Dec 2025 | 01:56:25 | |
EP. 188 George Lucas was very keen on the power of visual design in Star Wars. The best filmmakers, production designers, comic book artists, video game illustrators and overall storytellers have continued this strong sense of the “look” of the Galaxy Far, Far Away. This clearly includes the use of symbols, be it of factions, movements, institutions and people: how those visual identities impact characters in-universe, and impact us real-world folks who are familiar with them. Of course, the work that symbols do in Star Wars comes straight from that same work of symbolism in our own everyday life, and how we associate these symbols with our own societies, countries, organizations and people – how we think and feel about them. This week we close off the year with a look at the power of visual identity in Star Wars and our own world. You can watch our episodes live every Monday at 5:30 PM PT, 8:30 PM ET at https://www.youtube.com/@Starwarsunderworld/streams Hosted by Matthew Neugebauer https://instagram.com/mneug1138 and Joel Davis https://jid20234.bsky.social Bluesky: https://eyeoncanon.bsky.social Star Wars Underworld Podcast Network https://www.instagram.com/theswu/ Join us on Discord! https://discord.gg/xhbXgRuuGx
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| Star Wars 2025 Lookback | 16 Dec 2025 | 02:19:51 | |
EP. 187 Starting with Mask of Fear and ending with Master of Evil, 2025 was a steady parade of all-time Star Wars novels. The standalones were all brilliant, only to be outdone by the High Republic’s long-awaited finale, Trials of the Jedi. And since the Force moves in mysterious ways, it was a less significant year for streaming — notwithstanding Andor season two — and a very mixed and perplexing year for comics. That all served to make the novels stand out even more. With the year coming to a close, we look back on Star Wars stories from the last twelve months. You can watch our episodes live every Monday at 5:30 PM PT, 8:30 PM ET at https://www.youtube.com/@Starwarsunderworld/streams Hosted by Matthew Neugebauer https://instagram.com/mneug1138 and Joel Davis https://jid20234.bsky.social Bluesky: https://eyeoncanon.bsky.social Star Wars Underworld Podcast Network https://www.instagram.com/theswu/ Join us on Discord! https://discord.gg/xhbXgRuuGx
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| Vader Ascendant: Looking back on Adam Christopher’s Master of Evil | 09 Dec 2025 | 01:56:35 | |
EP. 186 Master of Evil by Adam Christopher adds another layer of depth and feeling to Darth Vader’s journey from shining Jedi Knight to Dark Lord of the Sith. Along the way, we encounter a sympathetic Imperial with a terminal condition, his deeply loyal droid companion, a snivelling corporation with the usual dark science underbelly, and clones who keep on serving their brothers and their commanders, because it’s their duty. We also get some meaty lore about the Sith, the Separatists, the Empire, and a whole lot in-between! So strap in because this week we’ve got a good ol’ fashioned book review! You can watch our episodes live every Monday at 5:30 PM PT, 8:30 PM ET at https://www.youtube.com/@Starwarsunderworld/streams Hosted by Matthew Neugebauer https://instagram.com/mneug1138 and Joel Davis https://jid20234.bsky.social Guest! Ash Mothma https://bejeweledmothma.bsky.social Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/eyeoncanon.bsky.social Star Wars Underworld Podcast Network https://www.instagram.com/theswu/ Join us on Discord! https://discord.gg/xhbXgRuuGx
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| How to get into Star Wars in 2026 | 02 Dec 2025 | 02:03:46 | |
EP. 185 If you can believe it, 2026 is only a month away! A new year is always a good time to consider getting into new things, or helping your friends get into new things – resolutions and all that… So if you or someone you know is hoping to get into a new-to-you-or-them part of Star Wars, we’ve got you covered this week! We look back at the last 49 years (!) of screen stories, the last 11 years of the new canon, and the upcoming 13 months of new shows, books, comics, and yes I hear there’s a film coming out, to pick out the best Star Wars on-ramps for 2026! You can watch our episodes live every Monday at 5:30 PM PT, 8:30 PM ET at https://www.youtube.com/@Starwarsunderworld/streams Hosted by Matthew Neugebauer https://instagram.com/mneug1138 and Joel Davis https://bsky.app/profile/jid20234.bsky.social Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/eyeoncanon.bsky.social Star Wars Underworld Podcast Network https://www.instagram.com/theswu/
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| Prophecy, Destiny and Fate in Star Wars | 25 Nov 2025 | 01:55:50 | |
Claudia Gray of Team Luminous gave us this in Master & Apprentice: “Only through sacrifice of many Jedi will the Order cleanse the sin done to the nameless. The danger of the past is not past, but sleeps in an egg. When the egg cracks, it will threaten the galaxy entire. When the Force itself sickens, past and future must split and combine. A Chosen One shall come, born of no father, and through him will ultimate balance in the Force be restored.” In Revenge of the Sith, Yoda reminds us just how slippery interpreting it can be: “A prophecy, misread could have been.” That didn’t stop Qui-Gon though: he was convinced Anakin was the one. As we approach Advent and Christmas, we explore the theme of Prophecy in Star Wars and in real-world religions! You can watch our episodes live every Monday at 5:30 PM PT, 8:30 PM ET at https://www.youtube.com/@Starwarsunderworld/streams Hosted by Matthew Neugebauer https://instagram.com/mneug1138 and Joel Davis https://bsky.app/profile/jid20234.bsky.social Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/eyeoncanon.bsky.social Star Wars Underworld Podcast Network https://www.instagram.com/theswu/ Join us on Discord! https://discord.gg/xhbXgRuuGx Audible 30-Day Free Trial https://amzn.to/3cfeebq | |||
| The Last Order by Kwame Mbalia: from tyranny to resistance | 18 Nov 2025 | 01:59:37 | |
EP. 183 The Last Order by Kwame Mbalia gives us a probing story of brainwashing, heroism and disillusionment, told through the backstories of Finn and Jannah before the events of the sequel trilogy. It also gives us a fun self-insert character and framing device, who knows more about the galactic tea-making industry than we knew we wanted, and pushes the needle a few inches forward in the timeline after The Rise of Skywalker! The YA novel is a must-read for fans of the Sequel era, so this week we dive in! You can watch our episodes live every Monday at 5:30 PM PT, 8:30 PM ET at https://www.youtube.com/@Starwarsunderworld/streams Hosted by Matthew Neugebauer https://instagram.com/mneug1138 and Joel Davis https://bsky.app/profile/jid20234.bsky.social Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/eyeoncanon.bsky.social Star Wars Underworld Podcast Network https://www.instagram.com/theswu/ Join us on Discord! https://discord.gg/xhbXgRuuGx
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| The Problem with Humans… | 04 Nov 2025 | 02:04:17 | |
EP. 182 Canon storytelling often dances around the topic of humanocentric fascism – maybe it has other fish to fry? Or maybe it’s uncomfortable to write about? However, it’s been lurking in the background of Star Wars since the very beginning. This week we square it up, face-first, and chart the development of that lurking lore point in Legends, Canon and on screen. You can watch our episodes live every Monday at 5:30 PM PT, 8:30 PM ET at https://www.youtube.com/@Starwarsunderworld/streams Hosted by Matthew Neugebauer https://instagram.com/mneug1138 and Joel Davis https://bsky.app/profile/jid20234.bsky.social Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/eyeoncanon.bsky.social Star Wars Underworld Podcast Network https://www.instagram.com/theswu/ Join us on Discord! https://discord.gg/xhbXgRuuGx
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| The Act of Repentance | 17 Mar 2026 | 01:42:16 | |
EP. 198 We often consider the final act of characters such as Anakin Skywalker and Ben Solo in terms of “redemption.” Have their sacrifices made amends for the evils of Darth Vader and Kylo Ren? But the Abrahamic faith traditions give us another angle to interpret their stories: “repentance.” If redemption considers the destination, then repentance is about the journey, the process and moment of transformation out of darkness into the light. Is it a more meaningful approach to Star Wars’ “reformed villains”? Does it yield richer interpretive results? This week we present our Lent special and explore this very question. You can watch our episodes live every Monday at 5:30 PM PT, 8:30 PM ET at https://www.youtube.com/@Starwarsunderworld/streams Hosted by Matthew Neugebauer https://instagram.com/mneug1138 Joel Davis https://jid20234.bsky.social Bluesky: https://eyeoncanon.bsky.social Star Wars Underworld Podcast Network https://www.instagram.com/theswu/ Join us on Discord! https://discord.gg/xhbXgRuuGx
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| Bring Back Legends….Characters to Canon | 28 Oct 2025 | 02:05:14 | |
EP. 181 Ever since the Disney changeover, Legen…I mean EU fans have been clamouring for their favourite characters, storylines, factions and concepts to make their return to canon. Over a decade later, Thrawn is the only major example of the Legends-to-Canon pipeline, alongside some minor (and very minor) ones. This we look at what kinds of returns-to-story there could be, and offer some of our favourite examples. You can watch our episodes live every Monday at 5:30 PM PT, 8:30 PM ET at https://www.youtube.com/@Starwarsunderworld/streams Hosted by Matthew Neugebauer https://instagram.com/mneug1138 and Joel Davis https://bsky.app/profile/jid20234.bsky.social
Guest! Ash Mothma https://bsky.app/profile/bejeweledmothma.bsky.social Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/eyeoncanon.bsky.social Star Wars Underworld Podcast Network https://www.instagram.com/theswu/ Join us on Discord! https://discord.gg/xhbXgRuuGx
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| Sequel Era Renaissance announced at NYCC! | 21 Oct 2025 | 01:54:17 | |
EP. 180 This week we focus on cosplay, novels and sourcebooks. How is Lucasfilm Publishing embracing the Sequel era once more? What insights might we glean from The Mandalorian Visual Guide? What’s it like to be interviewed for SW dot Com? Find out as we round up the network’s coverage of New York Comic Con 2025! You can watch our episodes live every Monday at 5:30 PM PT, 8:30 PM ET at https://www.youtube.com/@Starwarsunderworld/streams Hosted by Matthew Neugebauer https://instagram.com/mneug1138 and Joel Davis https://bsky.app/profile/jid20234.bsky.social
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| The Batch is Back! | 07 Oct 2025 | 01:58:43 | |
EP. 179 Clone Force 99 goes on a wild chase through the Galaxy, which leads to some fantastic exploration of their own motivations and worries. Bad Batch: Sanctuary by Lamar Giles is at once moving and exciting, a combination brought out masterfully by Marc Thompson’s stellar audiobook performance. This week, we get ourselves back to a good old-fashioned book review! You can watch our episodes live every Monday at 5:30 PM PT, 8:30 PM ET at https://www.youtube.com/@Starwarsunderworld/streams Hosted by Matthew Neugebauer https://instagram.com/mneug1138 and Joel Davis https://bsky.app/profile/jid20234.bsky.social
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| Canon Miscontinuity | 30 Sep 2025 | 01:58:45 | |
EP. 178 We’ll admit it: canon contradictions can sometimes be hard to swallow. Of course, screen stories have overwritten details on paper a few times, perhaps the most famous example being Caleb Dume’s experience of Order 66 in the opening moments of The Bad Batch. And what about when one paper story seems to go against another, like the apparent discrepancies between Alex Segura’s Battle of Jakku and Chuck Wendig’s Aftermath Trilogy? How much do these inconsistencies really matter? And how has our thinking and feeling about them evolved in the nearly four years(!) that we’ve been doing this podcast? This week we catch up on the Great Canon Continuity debate, and dive back in! You can watch our episodes live every Monday at 5:30 PM PT, 8:30 PM ET at https://www.youtube.com/@Starwarsunderworld/streams Hosted by Matthew Neugebauer https://instagram.com/mneug1138 and Joel Davis https://bsky.app/profile/jid20234.bsky.social
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| Who Really Won the Clone Wars? | 23 Sep 2025 | 02:02:10 | |
EP. 177 We all know that the real winner of the Clone Wars was one Sheev Palpatine aka Darth Sidious, at least from a narrative and character point of view. How about from an institutional perspective? Between the main combatants, the Republic and the Separatists, is it possible to claim a winner? If the Empire is the successor state to the Republic, then does that mean that the clones were ultimately victorious? Or how about the ties that the New Republic and even the Resistance had to the Separatists? This week we pick up our discussion about successor states to look at its implications for our understanding of history in Star Wars. You can watch our episodes live every Monday at 5:30 PM PT, 8:30 PM ET at https://www.youtube.com/@Starwarsunderworld/streams Hosted by Matthew Neugebauer https://instagram.com/mneug1138 and Joel Davis https://bsky.app/profile/jid20234.bsky.social
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| BONUS! Tessa Gratton on The Crystal Crown, The High Republic | 18 Sep 2025 | 00:45:06 | |
It's an Eye on Canon bonus episode! Matthew got a chance to talk with Tessa Gratton, author of The Acolyte: The Crystal Crown, four High Republic novels and multiple books outside the galaxy far, far away. Give the full interview a listen here! Tessa's socials: Watch the Eye on Canon Podcast LIVE every Monday at 5:30 pm PT, 8:30 pm ET on The Star Wars Underworld YouTube Channel | |||
| Tessa Gratton talks High Republic and The Crystal Crown! | 16 Sep 2025 | 01:46:55 | |
EP. 176 The Crystal Crown is a fun and gripping adventure! It continues Tessa Gratton’s strong work from The High Republic of writing diverse young characters stepping out into a larger world. Matthew got a chance to interview Tessa all about her impressive Star Wars output and what she brings to our favourite sandbox. Catch the full interview, followed by Matthew’s and Joel’s thoughts on Tessa’s comments. And yes, we’re bringing back the original tagline for old time’s sake! You can watch our episodes live every Monday at 5:30 PM PT, 8:30 PM ET at https://www.youtube.com/@Starwarsunderworld/streams *Special guest* Tessa Gratton https://tessagratton.bsky.social Hosted by Matthew Neugebauer https://instagram.com/mneug1138 and Joel Davis https://bsky.app/profile/jid20234.bsky.social
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| From Republic to First Order: How Star Wars Handles Government Continuity | 09 Sep 2025 | 02:01:50 | |
EP. 175 Did the Empire succeed the Republic? Did the First Order succeed the Empire? Does that mean the First Order succeeded the Republic? Real-world history abounds with examples of regime changes, successor states and sweeping constitutional amendments. How can they help us understand similar dynamics in Star Wars? This week we’ve got our poli sci hats back on so strap yourselves in for another classic EOC deep dive! You can watch our episodes live every Monday at 5:30 PM PT, 8:30 PM ET at https://www.youtube.com/@Starwarsunderworld/streams Hosted by Matthew Neugebauer https://instagram.com/mneug1138 and Joel Davis https://bsky.app/profile/jid20234.bsky.social
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| Do Jedi give Sunday Sermons? | 02 Sep 2025 | 01:00:43 | |
EP. 174Ritual, material, cultural adaptation, genuine faith: these are a few things that mark real-world communities defined by metaphysical beliefs, what we call “religions” nowadays. How well does Star Wars depict religions and their communities, at least analogously? Does it show widespread beliefs and practices, or confine them to a select few practitioners? When does it explore the relationship between the elites and the masses of a religious hierarchy? If a Jedi gives a Sunday sermon, do they have a congregation to hear it? You can watch our episodes live every Monday at 5:30 PM PT, 8:30 PM ET at https://www.youtube.com/@Starwarsunderworld/streams Hosted by Matthew Neugebauer https://instagram.com/mneug1138 and Joel Davis https://bsky.app/profile/jid20234.bsky.social
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| Small Characters who went Big | 26 Aug 2025 | 02:14:00 | |
EP. 173 One of the nicest things about an extended canon – be it in streaming shows or in books and comics – is that it gives creatives more time to flesh out and expand the characters and character beats of the films. This expansion is particularly notable for characters who only have bit parts on the big screen, but then find a new lease in life in other media. For some of these examples, it's the fan reaction to a character or even a character design that prompts both creatives and executives to give these characters more time in the sun, reminding us that the stories that Lucasfilm tells and the support (financial and otherwise) that fans give to those stories are in a symbiotic, chicken-and-egg relationship. This week we look at some major characters that had a surprisingly small amount of screen time when we first met them. You can watch our episodes live every Monday at 5:30 PM PT, 8:30 PM ET at https://www.youtube.com/@Starwarsunderworld/streams Hosted by Matthew Neugebauer https://instagram.com/mneug1138 and Joel Davis https://bsky.app/profile/jid20234.bsky.social
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| The Underworld | 03 Mar 2026 | 01:51:07 | |
EP. 197 It's a moon! It's a starship! It's a podcast network! Ok in this case it's none of these…. The criminal underworld forms a vital part of Star Wars storytelling, especially for characters who want to, or could stand to, get their hands a little dirty. It challenges the narratives of order and security in a galaxy full of institutions that bank on those very narratives–literally and otherwise. More profoundly, it traces its own mythic origins to Campbell and behind him, the Hades of Greco-Roman imagination. It's therefore the essential first step in the hero’s journey out past the confines of everyday life with its familiar comforts of routines, practices and people. This week we truly go down to the lower levels, to the underworld. You can watch our episodes live every Monday at 5:30 PM PT, 8:30 PM ET at https://www.youtube.com/@Starwarsunderworld/streams Hosted by Matthew Neugebauer https://instagram.com/mneug1138 Joel Davis https://jid20234.bsky.social Bluesky: https://eyeoncanon.bsky.social Star Wars Underworld Podcast Network https://www.instagram.com/theswu/ Join us on Discord! https://discord.gg/xhbXgRuuGx
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| Fan Expo Canada Lets Goooo! | 19 Aug 2025 | 01:51:51 | |
EP. 172 Ewan McGregor. John Boyega. Ethan Sacks. Paulo Villanelli. Tim Zahn. Some other folks named Matthew, Ash and Dominic. The premiere genre fandom event on the north side of the border is *just* around the corner, and we get you set for all the Star Wars content coming up! PLUS! We do an extended “grab bag” edition of Our Week in Star Wars! You can watch our episodes live every Monday at 5:30 PM PT, 8:30 PM ET at https://www.youtube.com/@Starwarsunderworld/streams Hosted by Matthew Neugebauer https://instagram.com/mneug1138 and Joel Davis https://bsky.app/profile/jid20234.bsky.social
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| George Lucas Speaks! Art and the Collective Power of Myth | 12 Aug 2025 | 02:09:07 | |
EP. 171 San Diego Comic-Con culminated in its first-ever appearance by The Maker himself, George Lucas. He was joined by Oscar-winning director Guillermo Del Toro and longtime Star Wars designer Doug Chiang to introduce the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, set to open next year. In the Hall H panel, they described the “why” of the museum, which led to a moving and profound exploration on the meaning and power of art in our social and cultural consciousness. This week we unpack their comments on the panel and talk about what that might mean for the way we approach the narrative and visual worlds of Star Wars. You can watch our episodes live every Monday at 5:30 PM PT, 8:30 PM ET at https://www.youtube.com/@Starwarsunderworld/streams Hosted by Matthew Neugebauer https://instagram.com/mneug1138 and Joel Davis https://bsky.app/profile/jid20234.bsky.social Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/eyeoncanon.bsky.social Star Wars Underworld Podcast Network https://www.instagram.com/theswu/ Join us on Discord! https://discord.gg/xhbXgRuuGx Lucas Museum @ Comic-Con panel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ke3LUd2V30 Last night! Matthew joined Starrapter on Outer Rim Transmissions to look back on the High Republic initiative! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5z5RmvFXaEw Audible 30-Day Free Trial https://amzn.to/3cfeebq | |||
| SDCC Recap Extravaganza | 05 Aug 2025 | 01:54:03 | |
EP. 170 San Diego Comic-Con was a whirlwind, and Star Wars sure made its mark! Filling the gap were two publishing panels, a spectacular booth celebrating Lucasfilm animation, and an awesome afterparty. Rounding out the whole convention was The Maker’s first-ever SDCC appearance! This week we continue our coverage of con season with a look at all the offerings from the Galaxy Far Far Away! You can watch our episodes live every Monday at 5:30 PM PT, 8:30 PM ET at https://www.youtube.com/@Starwarsunderworld/streams Hosted by Matthew Neugebauer https://instagram.com/mneug1138 and Joel Davis https://bsky.app/profile/jid20234.bsky.social
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| Legends Lookback: "The Defense of Kamino" | 22 Jul 2025 | 01:05:33 | |
Ep 169Begun the Clone Wars has! Back in 2003 Dark Horse comics and Jon Ostrander chronicled these events in the epic Republic comic book run. Joel is joined by Redleader Antillies to discuss it all and more!You can watch our episodes live every Monday at 5:30 PM PT, 8:30 PM ET at https://www.youtube.com/@Starwarsunde... Hosted by Joel Davis https://bsky.app/profile/jid20234.bsk... Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/eyeoncanon.b...Star Wars Underworld Podcast NetworkJoin us on Discord! / discord Audible 30-Day Free Trial https://amzn.to/3cfeebq | |||