Best Del Rey Star Wars Podcasts (2025)

Ep. 175: He’s Got the Grip Strength for a KnifeWe’re finishing up our conversation about Justina Ireland’s Out of the Shadows. This time, we’re discussing complex mother-daughter relationships, especially regarding Chancey and Syl Yarrow; the Nihil’s loss of the Paths; and Vernestra’s approach to teaching. Plus: U-Hauling is canon in the GFFA. For …

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Ep. 174: 0/10, Not Enough Cannibalism 51:02

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Book Wars Podcast Ep. 174: 0/10, Not Enough Cannibalism 51:02

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We’re continuing our discussion of Justina Ireland’s High Republic novel, Out of the Shadows! This time, we talk about the worldbuilding within this book and for this era of Star Wars, how the average galactic resident views the Jedi Order, and, as always, how much Stellan Gios sucks. For a list of black-owned bookstores to order from, […]…

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Ep. 173: War Crime Gremlin Prequel Yoda 51:02

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Ep. 173: War Crime Gremlin Prequel Yoda 1:04:00

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We’re back to books with Justina Ireland’s Out of the Shadows, a YA novel from Phase 1 of the High Republic. Join us as we geek out over hyperspace science, continue to question the role of the Jedi in the galaxy, and (lovingly) poke fun at the novel’s cast of hormonal space!teenagers. [episode summary] For a […]…

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Bonus Ep. 40: We’re Grown-Ups Watching Star Wars 1:17:11

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Ep. 172: They Only Want the Animate Meats 56:46

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Ep. 171: More of an Active Slurping 56:55

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This week, we’re wrapping up our discussion of The Rising Storm by Cavan Scott. How dangerous is the Nihil’s new weapon? What might the future hold for the pirates and the Republic? How do genre-bending and new literary techniques fit into Star Wars storytelling? Also, we accidentally talk about feet. There are some audio issues because Ashton […]…

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Book Wars Pod: Ep. 170: Weird Boomerang of Death 42:30

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Book Wars Pod, Episode 168: Sad Boy Padawans 53:04

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Book Wars Pod, Episode 167: Famously Not Padmé’s Lover 1:09:49

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Book Wars Pod, Episode 166: Spice girls and Palpatine 1:00:02

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Book Wars Pod, Episode 165: He’s a Bronx Raccoon 55:33

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Book Wars Pod Episode 164: The Mirror Makes You Ugly 46:47

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Book Wars Pod, Episode 163: Maybe You Get to Hang Out With Zombies 1:04:14

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Book Wars Pod, Episode 162: Corpses In the Corner 1:05:47

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We continue our discussion of Star Wars Visions: Ronin by Emma Mieko Candon this week with a conversation about tangled motives, ways the alternate universe of this novel deviates from and coincides with canon, and the little things we appreciate about this book. Plus, we accidentally talk a lot about blood. For this book, we’re highlighting Black …

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Book Wars Pod, Episode 161: Grumpy Sword Grandpa 45:47

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Book Wars Pod, Bonus Episode 38: Togrutas Are Fainting Goats 1:03:28

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Join us for our discussion of Tales of the Jedi, Disney+’s new series of animated shorts. Why choose short form for the first season, which focuses on Ahsoka and Dooku? Who is the ideal audience? What else does Dave Filoni have in his hat?? All this and more in our latest bonus episode! For this episode, […]…

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Book Wars Pod, Episode 160: Do Not Pass Go, Do Not Collect 200 Credits 1:00:39

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Join us for the second part of our discussion of Sarah Kuhn’s audio drama Doctor Aphra, an adaptation of Kieron Gillen’s first run of the Darth Vader comics. We talk about the nature of Aphra’s relationship with Vader, Aphra’s queer identity, and the story’s cross-media connections. The cause we’re highlighting for this episode is the #BooksSaveLiv…

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Book Wars Pod, Episode 159: Using Your Grad Degree for Crime 50:09

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This week, we’re beginning our discussion of Doctor Aphra, Sarah Kuhn’s audio drama adaptation of Kieron Gillen’s first run of the Darth Vader comics, for more fund things to read check this new blog post about the best review for bike kickstands. What does Aphra’s perspective on Vader offer to our understanding of the Sith lord? Is […]…

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Book Wars Pod, Episode 158: Did You Notice Your Arm’s Gone? 1:03:31

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This week, we’re discussing Star Wars: The High Republic, a comics series from IDW written by Daniel José Older. What do visuals add to our understanding of this era of Star Wars? What should become of Force-sensitive children whom the Jedi won’t train? Why is Krix the worst? Listen for our thoughts on these topics and more. […]…

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Book Wars Pod, Episode 157: MEAT FIGHT! MEAT FIGHT! 1:08:32

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This week, we’re wrapping up our discussion of Claudia Gray’s The High Republic: Into the Dark. What do we think about Cohmac taking Reath under his wing? How are the Drengir similar to–and unlike–any Dark Side foe we’ve previously seen in Star Wars? What are our initial impressions this first bit of Project Luminous? Find out on […]…

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Book Wars Pod, Episode 156: That’s How You Turn Into A Spider 1:01:13

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This week, we’re starting our discussion of Claudia Gray’s The High Republic: Into the Dark. Join us as we discuss horror in Star Wars, team-ups between Force-sensitive folks and “normal” sentiments, and Jedi who are kind of awful at being Jedi. The cause we’re highlighting for this episode is the Brave Space Alliance. Donate to support the […]…

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Book Wars Pod, Bonus Episode 37: A Clown Who Will Stab You 1:10:40

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This week, we wrap up our discussion on Disney+’s Obi-Wan Kenobi. Join us as we answer listener questions, praise Deborah Chow, and explain why The Volume is superior to little green boxes. The cause we’re highlighting for this series of bonus episodes is Indigenous Women Rising. Donate to support the only national-scope, Native-led abortion fund i…

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Book Wars Pod, Bonus Episode 36: Hotwire A Planet 1:06:19

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This week, join us for the first part of our discussion on Obi-Wan Kenobi, the Disney+ limited series directed by Deborah Chow. Find out what we were excited to see, what other Star Wars media enriched our viewing experience, and how much Chris can yell excitedly about his favorite feral raccoon of a character. The cause we’re highlighting […]…

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Book Wars Pod, Episode 155: Feral Raccoon Pest Control 1:11:58

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This week, we discuss Justina Ireland’s Star Wars The High Republic: A Test of Courage. Our conversation includes discussing the moon of Wevo, our cast of characters, and whether we’re sure this is a middle grade book. The cause we’re highlighting for this bonus episode is the Brave Space Alliance. Donate to support the first Black-led, […]…

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Book Wars Pod, Bonus Episode 35: Inhibitor Chips, Not Potato Chips 1:04:18

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This week, we discuss the first season of The Bad Batch. Find out what we enjoyed, what we think could be improved for season 2, and the ways in which we see the show strongly interlocking with the wider Star Wars universe. Plus, Kristen waxes poetic about both clones and blue bois. The cause we’re highlighting for this bonus episode […]…

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Book Wars Pod, Bonus Episode 34: Not Good Enough to Laugh 1:18:00

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This week we finish our conversation on Disney+’s The Book of Boba Fett! We discuss how we felt about the book tie-ins in the series, and what we’d hope for in season 2. Plus, we reveal what we would prefer to cuddle: one Rancor-sized Grogu or 100 Grogu-sized Rancors! The cause we’re highlighting for these […]…

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Book Wars Pod, Bonus Episode 33: Drink Your Whole Beer Viewing Experience 59:14

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Listen to the first part of our conversation on Disney+’s THE BOOK OF BOBA FETT! We cover our general impressions, the show’s storytelling structure, and our high and low points for the season. Plus, Kate makes a special appearance while procrastinating her thesis! The cause we’re highlighting for these bonus episodes is The International Rescue [……

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Book Wars Pod, Episode 154: Chaotic Little Space Demon 52:01

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This week concludes our dive into LIGHT OF THE JEDI. Join us as we question the plan for Loden Greatstorm and his all-too-perfect name, discuss what happened between Avar and Elzar, and, of course, talk shit about Yoda. The causes we’re highlighting for this group of episodes are donating blood (find a drive here) and/or […]…

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Book Wars Pod, Episode 153: Republic the Lesser 54:42

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This week we continue our read of LIGHT OF THE JEDI. Turns out the Jedi were bad even 200 years ago! We discuss that, the incredible power of the Force, and how ancient Tarkins are going to skin Kassav alive. The causes we’re highlighting for this group of episodes are donating blood (find a drive […]…

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Book Wars Pod, Episode 152: They Build Their Little Bat Caves 48:08

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This week continues our read of LIGHT OF THE JEDI. What’s going on with the Nihil? Why is Elzar on this mission? Who is Mari’s great-great-great-great-great-great-great nephew? We’ll answer at least one of these questions in this episode. The causes we’re highlighting for this group of episodes are donating blood (find a drive here) and/or […]…

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Book Wars Pod, Episode 151: My Best Friend, Dino-Szorr 53:31

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This week on Book Wars Pod, we dive into the High Republic era with Charles Soule’s LIGHT OF THE JEDI. “When and where are we?” suddenly has a radically different answer than usual, but some of our hosts are skeptical of the time gap. We also discuss the strength of the Force – and by […]By Book Wars Pod – Tosche Station

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Book Wars Pod, Episode 150: The Same, But Smaller 44:19

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This week on Book Wars Pod, we conclude our analysis of and sh*tposting about THRAWN ASCENDANCY: CHAOS RISING. Are the Chiss particularly advanced? How has this book changed what we know about Thrawn? How the hell does sky walking work? We attempt (keyword: attempt) to answer these questions and more. The organization we’re highlighting for […]…

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Book Wars Pod, Episode 149: Palpatine’s Drag Name 43:08

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This week on Book Wars Pod, we dive into the final chapters of THRAWN ASCENDANCY: CHAOS RISING. Our discussion includes Thrawn’s meeting with Anakin, Ar’alani’s role, and whoever the f*ck Jixtus is. The organization we’re highlighting for this group of episodes is the Texas Equal Access Fund. If you have the means to donate, you […]…

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Book Wars Pod, Episode 148: Wasn’t That A Blimp? 52:05

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This week we continue our long-delayed discussion of THRAWN ASCENDANCY: CHAOS RISING. We talk about the politics of the Chiss Ascendancy, why Thurfian and Zistalmu hate Thrawn so much, and whether Thrawn and Ar’alani should bone. The organization we’re highlighting for this group of episodes is the Texas Equal Access Fund. If you have the […]…

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Book Wars Pod, Episode 147: Dune, But Make it Blue 43:19

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This week, we continue our conversation about THRAWN ASCENDENCY: CHAOS RISING. We discuss what makes Thrawn stand out from other Star Wars protagonists, Thalias’ purpose, and, of course whether Thrawn is blue. The organization we’re highlighting for this group of episodes is the Texas Equal Access Fund. If you have the means to donate, you […]…

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Book Wars Pod, Episode 146: He’s A Space Horse Girl 54:26

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This week, we dive into Tim Zahn’s THRAWN ASCENDANCY trilogy with CHAOS RISING, reading through chapter 5. We discuss our favorite blue boy (not Hondo), the ever-present question of “when and where are we,” and how the galaxy would be different if Thrawn was/wasn’t a horse girl. The organization we’re highlighting for this group of episodes […]…

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Book Wars Pod, Episode 145: Ecuadorian Space Bears (with Zoraida Córdova) 46:30

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This week, we’re thrilled to welcome Zoraida Córdova, author of STAR WARS: GALAXY’S EDGE A CRASH OF FATE, “You Owe Me A Ride,” and “Wait for It” to the pod! We chat with Zoraida about what made her choose to write about Boba Fett, what romance novel she’d write for the galaxy far, far away, […]By Book Wars Pod – Tosche Station

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Jedi Journals: September 2021

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It's the end of an era. Jay, Chris & Dennis pull the curtain on their final monthly episode of Jedi Journals ending an eleven year run that started back in November of 2010 as the original and longest running Star Wars literature podcast in the galaxy. Over 140 episodes, more than 70 author interviews, hundreds of hours of content and countless mem…

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Book Wars Pod, Episode 144: Friendly Neighborhood Cave 1:07:38

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This week’s episode marks the conclusion of our coverage of FROM A CERTAIN POINT OF VIEW: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK. In this wrap-up we discuss whether this book has this changed our enjoyment of the film, THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK, what did (and didn’t) work for us as snobby readers, and which authors we want […]…

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Book Wars Pod, Episode 143: Cloud City’s Dan Flashes 59:09

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The crew reads the rest of FROM A CERTAIN POINT OF VIEW: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK, discussing stories from Brittany N. Williams’s “Faith in an Old Friend” to Tom Angleberger’s “The Whills Strike Back.” We dive deep on how this book treats Lando and gets at his surprisingly strong feelings of responsibility, and, of course, […]…

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Jedi Journals: August 2021

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Chris and Jay have a very important announcement this month, Dennis joins to discuss the 30th Anniversary of the Dark Horse comic series Dark Empire, and some news about an ailing author that got some help from the community. All this plus the latest comic, book and magazine news on the August edition of Jedi Journals.…

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Book Wars Pod, Episode 142: Slurp It Through The Helmet 1:09:41

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At long last, the crew returns to FROM A CERTAIN POINT OF VIEW: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK, discussing stories from Zoraida Cordova’s “Wait for It” to Martha Wells’s “Bespin Escape.” Discussion topics include the consumption of food through helmets, which bounty hunters are the dumbest, and, as always, how everything in space is gay. The […]…

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Jedi Journals: July 2021

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The return of a Clone Wars villain and the latest news on the variant High Republic novels, plus reviews of Timothy Zahn's Thrawn Ascendancy: Greater Good and the second volume of the Darth Vader Trade Paperback, "Into The Fire." All this plus comic, book and magazine news on the July edition of Jedi Journals.…