Smugglers, smugglers everywhere... but wait... what in the karking sithspit is a smuggler?!? Well Han Solo and Chewbacca were smugglers... although we never actually see Han smuggle anything successfully.

Join the WOTS crew as John, Garrett, and Brian discuss that fine line between the guys working behind the scenes to make crime happen and the run-of-the-mill criminals peddling death sticks on the mean streets of Coruscant. Also, in celebration of Star Wars Podcast Day, dive into the galaxy far, far away with us and explore the lesser-known corners of the Star Wars universe.

May the Force be with you as you enjoy this special episode on this momentous day!

For nearly 50 years, the Galactic Civil War—the Star Wars conflict we all know and love—was the central focus of the original Star Wars trilogy. From the early campaigns on Lothal to the epic Battle of Endor, this war shaped the galaxy. But here's the real question: How "civil" was this conflict? 🚀 In this episode: John Mark Tolly and Garrett K. Jones dive deep into the lore and history of the Galactic Civil War. Special appearances by Brian Karasek add extra depth to the discussion. Explore fresh perspectives on the battles, politics, and key moments that defined this era of Star Wars history. 🎥 Why Watch? Gain new insights into Star Wars lore. Discover lesser-known details about the original trilogy. Join a community of fans who love exploring the galaxy far, far away! 📢 Engage with us! Share your thoughts in the comments: Was the Galactic Civil War truly "civil"? Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more exciting Star Wars content! #ANewHope #starwars #warofthestars #feastoffandoms #starwarspodcast #RogueOne #TheEmpireStrikesBack #ReturnOfTheJedi #galacticcivilwar ---------- Connect with WOTS: warofthestars1@gmail.com IG: @war_of_the_stars1 X: @Warofthestars1 @War of the Stars: A Star Wars podcast Support WOTS: www.ko-fi.com/warofthestars https://www.spreadshirt.com/shop/war-... Connect with Garrett: IG/X: @gkj_publishing ‪@GKJPublishing‬ Connect with Brian: IG: @corrosis The Sith Library & Archives: https://shorturl.at/Su4Hk Follow us on all social media platforms so you never miss any of our content! Stay updated on the latest news, sneak peeks, and exclusive content—join our community today! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... Instagram:   / feastoffandoms   TikTok:   / feastoffandoms   Threads: https://www.threads.net/@feastoffandom

Are they really arbiters of truth and justice or has the order gotten a little long in the tooth. Can they really be quantified as a dogmatic religious sect? These are questions John, Brian, and Garrett try to answer as they discuss the Lore of the Jedi.

in an alternate universe Luke Skywalker is able to save his fathers life, but now the new republic is demanding he stand trial. what would such a trial look like? This week John and Will are joined by Thomas Harper from Legal geeks as they take on...THE TRIAL OF DARTH VADER!

We end out look through all 11 of the Star Wars movie with the movie that was arguably even more controversial than the last Jedi, The Rise of Skywalker.

This week its part 2 of our look at the Rian Johnson directed Last jedi as we look at the writing and storytelling.

this week John and Will roll up their sleeves and take a look at one of the most polarizing star wars movies ever, the Rian Johnson directed Episode 8 the Last Jedi and try to answer was it as bad as some people think or was it actually good.

in 2015 ten years after Revenge of the Siith, Star Wars returned to the big screen and for the first time ever not under the control of George Lucas. This week we ask..was the Force Awakens actually good?

in 1983 George Lucas released the third installment of the original Star Wars trilogy. This week we look back and ask, was it actually good?

Widely considered to be the best of the Star Wars movies, does The Empire Strikes back truly stand the test of time

our look back through all the star wars movies has finally reached the original trilogy. This week we look at where it all started and ask, is a new hope actually a good movie or do we just look at it through the rose colored glasses of nostalgia?

John is joined by guest host Darth Tuba this week, as War of the Stars continues it look through the Star wars movies as it this week looks at the first Star Wars movies outside of the main saga. Rouge One!

Host John Tolly is joined this week by special guest host Wren as they tackle the much maligned Solo: A Star Wars Story, and ask the question..is is actually good? 

Change is invariably beneficial, and newness is consistently superior. John and Garrett are delighted to welcome back Brian Karasek, the esteemed Master of the Sith Dominion on Facebook, who has now ascended to become the official third co-host of War of the Stars.

Today John is joined be guest host Rudy Ortega as they continue looking trough the movies to determine "is star wars actually good. This week 

Episode 3: Revenge of the Sith 

Joe and John break down the much decried Episode 2 Attack of the clones and ask is it as bad as people seem to think.

After over a month the guys from War of the Stars are back, this week host John and Joe begin their look through all the movies as they ask the question...is star wars actually good?

John is joined by special guest Chris Stolle from the Breaking the Fourth wall podcast as the two discuss the reason the Galactic Empire lost to a rag tag group of rebels and a farm boy.

John, Joe, and Ray discuss the firing of Gina Carano and its aftermath

Its #starwarspodcast day,(or at least #starwarspodcastdayeve) and to celebrate the anniversary of the first ever star wars podcast, the guys will be doing a create your own adventure as they rewrite the sequel trilogy

This week we go back to one of our favorite topics as once again we look at the what ifs of the Star Wars universe.

This week its the Galactic news network. as the guys look at the week in star wars news

Bullying is something that many of us in the star wars fandom have had to deal with growing up, that's why it's so disappointing to see members of the fandom bullying other members. On this weeks show the guys discuss the rise of the fandom menace

Have any of you Star Wars fans ever thought about who would make for the best starfighter pilots for the most iconic spaceships in the Galaxy?!? The idea of doing a fancast has really gone to John and Garrett's heads as they jump into their own casting choices for "Star Wars: X-Wing" based on the book series started by Michael J. Stackpole.

The guys discuss all the news that came out of the Disney investor call.

The Guys give there definitive list for there favorite ships in the star wars universe

The guys discus the history of technology in the star wars universe. Also we pay tribute to the late David Prowse.

Thank the maker! join us for a special Thanksgiving episode of war of the stars as we talk about what in the star wars universe we are thankful for.

This week the guys look at the phenomenon of Fan Films in the Star Wars fanbase 

mental health is a subject that can be difficult to talk about but is important. This week we talk about how members of the fandom deal with mental health and what can star wars teach us.

Host John Tolly talks with two military veterans, Co-host Ray Rumsey(Air Force) and Brian MIller(Army) to get there take on the War is Star Wars

The guys are joined by Brian Miller from the Star Wars canon podcast, as they finish their look through the movies with the last of the Skywalker saga. The Rise of Skywalker.

We continue our look at the sequel trilogy by looking at the what may be the most divisive movie in the saga. 

We are back to our look at the Star Wars films with a look at the first of the new sequel trilogy, The Force Awakens

This week John and Garrett discuss the history of the New Republic as told in the old Expanded Universe aka Star Wars Legends.

on our 100th episode we take a look at the divided fan base and see if it can be reconciled. 

Its part two of our look at episode 3. A movie so nice we had to talk about it twice!

John and Joe continue there look through the Star Wars movies with a look at the 3rd installation of the prequal trilogy. Revenge of the Sith 

John, Joe and Ray continue their journey through the Star Wars movies with a look and episode 2:Atack of the Clones

John, John and Ray continue there look at all the Star Wars movies with a look at the first of the prequals, Episode 1: The Phantom menace.

don't forget to check us out live each week on https://getvokl.com/channel/mark-40. 

John and Joe look at the first of the stand alone Star Wars movie Rogue one.

In this episode of War of the Stars: A Star Wars podcast, John Tolly and Garrett Jones discuss the rise and fall of the New Republic, the galactic government that emerged from the ashes of the Empire. They explore the achievements and challenges of the New Republic, such as restoring democracy, demilitarizing, and dealing with various threats. They also analyze the factors that led to the New Republic’s collapse, such as political infighting, complacency, and the emergence of the First Order. Join them as they dive into the history and lore of one of the most pivotal eras in Star Wars.