The Smuggler's Dispatch - A Star Wars Fan Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

After a narrow escape on the swamp planet Dagobah, the crew finds a link to one of the most dangerous weapons ever created in the galaxy - The Death Star.

Join Al, Mikel, and CB as they dive into every trench, thermal exhaust port, and superglued panel on the iconic battle station. Digging into the behind the scenes creation and iteration, all the way to answering age old questions like "why does the Death Star even have a trash compactor??" and "What does power its planet destroying laser??" We hope you grab your flight suit, hop in your X-Wing and come join us on board as we explore Moff Jerjerrod's pride and joy!

Skit: 00:00:00 - 00:04:15

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Production Credits
Written By: Mikel Howarth & Alex Stewart
Produced By: Mikel Howarth
Directed By: Mikel Howarth and Alex Stewart

Music Credits

• "Arcadia" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

After a rough landing in the swamplands of Dagobah, the crew of the Raven find themselves uncovering the abode of a great Jedi, and Al and Mikel can't help but share the history and mystery of master Yoda himself!

Join us as we cover every nook, crannie and wrinkle on the old puppet, from his inception and design, to the incredible performance by Frank Oz, and even a bit about his unique history and a couple of other similar beings in the Star Wars universe that were inspired by the old green force-weilder!

Skit: 00:00:00 - 00:02:45

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Production Credits
Written By: Mikel Howarth & Alex Stewart
Produced By: Mikel Howarth
Directed By: Mikel Howarth and Alex Stewart

Music Credits

"Mighty & Meek" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

In this episode Mikel and Alex explore the rich and fascinating history behind our favorite freight vessel in all the galaxy, The Millennium Falcon. You'll hear how the original models for the Falcon looked vastly different from the final result, YET somehow the original Falcon design ended up in the film...Just not how one might think. So strap in and get ready for a jump to light speed on this all-new episode of The Smuggler's Dispatch Podcast!


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Production Credits
Written By: Alex Stewart
Produced By: Mikel Howarth
Directed By: Mikel Howarth and Alex Stewart

Join us and together we'll learn all about the power that fuels the Sith, the Dark Side of The Force!

Things get dark aboard the Raven V as we discuss where George Lucas drew inspiration for the Dark Side Of The Force, its impact on the in-universe lore and how its inclusion shaped the overall narrative in the Star Wars universe. There's lots of lava-covered ground to cover on this one, so flip up your hood, summon your strongest force lightning bolt, and journey with us deeper into the Star Wars Universe!

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Production Credits
Written By: Mikel Howarth
Produced By: Mikel Howarth
Directed By: Mikel Howarth and Alex Stewart

Join our hosts Mikel Howarth and Alex Stewart as they Jetset across the galaxy and time itself (using their newly acquired Flux Drive) to uncover the wonder and majesty that is known as The Star Wars Holiday Special!

On this episode you'll learn about the bizarre origins and production woes that plagued The Holiday Special before it even had a chance to air. You'll also hear Mikel and Al's favorite moments throughout this truly horrific triumph of a television special.

So grab your Life Day Orbs, Your Kryntle Scarves and join us for this extra festive episode of The Smuggler's Dispatch! Joyous Kryntle to all!!

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Production Credits
Written By: Mikel Howarth and Alex Stewart
Produced By: Mikel Howarth
Directed By: Mikel Howarth and Alex Stewart

Come aboard the Halcyon one last time as we approach the end of our journey on the Galactic Starcruiser. We'll be sharing tips, details, stories, and a few spoilers (later in the episode) to help YOU get the most out of the experience.

We'll be taking a chronological trip through what an adventure onboard the Starcruiser is like, from the first steps onto the shuttle, to the grand finale and saying goodbyes. If you want an unbridled look at the experience, this is the catch-all episode for you!

For those who won't be setting foot on the Halcyon, this is the perfect episode to tag along with us and experience the story, the serendipitous moments, Al's VERY detailed descriptions of the food, and most importantly meet the incredible people that make up the Galactic Starcruiser experience.

We would be thrilled if you would join us!


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Production Credits
Written By: Mikel Howarth and Alex Stewart
Produced By: Mikel Howarth
Directed By: Mikel Howarth and Alex Stewart

As Al and Mikel get ready for their first day on board the Halcyon, they run into some unexpected friends that join in on an impromptu broadcast over dinner to talk about all things costuming!

This episode features Sara and Steven from the Princess & Scoundrel podcast! We could not be more excited to have them as our first guests on the show, and we hope you enjoy hearing their expertise and thoughts on Galactic Starcruiser costumes! We'll be covering where to find items, how to modify them, what makes a piece look "Star Wars-ey", character background stories, and tips in general for getting the most out of your experience while dressed to fit in a galaxy far, far away!

You can find Sara and Steven all over the Holonet, Be sure to check them out!

Princess & Scoundrel
Facebook group for Starcruiser costuming
Facebook group for Starcruiser info and planning
  Book a trip with Sara for your very own Starcruiser Voyage!

Princess & Scoundrel broadcasts as a part of the Thank the Maker podcast network alongside Armor Party, and Thank the Maker, and they also run an amazingly themed Emo night for the ages called Mosh Eisley that makes it's way around the country!

See you on the Halcyon!



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Production Credits
Written By: Mikel Howarth and Alex Stewart
Produced By: Mikel Howarth
Directed By: Mikel Howarth and Alex Stewart

Join Mikel and Alex in preparation for a voyage on the glamorous CSL Starcruiser, the Halcyon! As we pack our bags onboard the Raven V, we'll dig into the history of the ship and it's unique architect, look at the creation of the attraction, and share stories that will hopefully inform and enrich the experience for anyone curious about the Galactic Starcruiser. We also share some packing tips and pointers on booking a voyage.

This episode does NOT spoil anything about the experience, it's geared toward giving some history and preparation!

If you aren't planning a voyage anytime soon, this episode's got a riveting game of Sabacc, droid musings, one song from Al, 9 words and phrases Mikel had never heard before, and plenty of other goodness here in this Chunky Gungy of an episode!!

See you on the Raven, uhh I mean the Halcyon!!



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Production Credits
Written By: Mikel Howarth and Alex Stewart
Produced By: Mikel Howarth
Directed By: Mikel Howarth and Alex Stewart

After months of searching, the crew is closer than ever to discovering the secrets of the mysterious World Between Worlds. Come aboard for this full audio drama episode that follows our crew through a daring adventure of mystery and discovery; love and loss; Porgs and hyperspace!!

We'll see you onboard The Raven V!



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Production Credits
Written By: Mikel Howarth and Alex Stewart
Produced By: Mikel Howarth
Directed By: Mikel Howarth and Alex Stewart

Al and Mikel have finally arrived on Shili to meet L4, the mysterious droid Ceebee is certain can decipher the map to the Keystone... And while the crew is here, they're digging into Ahsoka Tano, the most famous and revered character to ever be born in Shili's lush forests. Join us as we dig into the origins of Ahsoka's story, in and out of universe, and learn some of why she is such a special character to not just us, but a big portion of the fanbase as well, we hope you'll join us!


Find Us Online:
Website: www.smugglersdispatch.com
Instagram: @smugglersdispatch
YouTube: Smuggler's Dispatch

Production Credits
Written By: Mikel Howarth and Alex Stewart
Produced By: Mikel Howarth
Directed By: Mikel Howarth and Alex Stewart