Best Star Wars News Net Podcasts (2025)

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Special Episode: Trump's epiphany in Rome. Carney's election in Canada 38:01

3h ago38:01

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A special edition of The News Agents this weekend as Canadians head to the polls for an election which may be decided by anti American antipathy for Donald Trump. But we begin in Rome after that meeting between Trump and Zelensky. Big questions for both leaders. Has Trump now recognised he’s been played by Putin? And will Zelenskyy have any choice …

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What keeps Charlie Brooker up at night? 36:16

15m ago36:16

36:16

Over ten years ago, Black Mirror burst onto our screens, bringing with it dystopian futures and exploring themes of how humanity would deal with rapidly evolving technology. Now in its seventh series, how much of this is a far-off future? And in 2025, are we now closer to the world of Black Mirror than ever before? Charlie Brooker joins Emily and L…

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Weekend Edition - The Sports Agents 24:49

16h ago24:49

24:49

It was marathon week on The Sports Agents, inspired by the London Marathon... First up is Eilish McColgan, the four-time Olympian who's making her marathon debut in London. Her mum won the race just under 30 years ago, and now Eilish is hoping to break her record. (02:30) Former England cricket captain Andrew Strauss says he'll be chasing ex-Englan…

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“VLADIMIR, STOP!” Trump tells Putin to back off 32:54

2h ago32:54

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Overnight Ukraine's capital suffered one of its worst bombardments for nearly a year. Scores were injured by ballistic missiles. Since recording, the death toll has risen to twelve. Putin’s attack came just hours after Trump had berated Zelensky for being “the obstacle to peace". It’s hard not to see how Putin has been emboldened by Trump's words. …

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ANDOR Podcast: The K-2S Show! Season 2: Episodes 1-3 Spoiler Review & Discussion 1:21:17

1d ago1:21:17

1:21:17

Welcome to the ANDOR Aftershow, The K-2S SHOW!! This is a spoiler review and discussion of the newest Star Wars show, Andor Season 2 Episodes 1 - 3. We have an in-depth discussion as we journey through the first three chapters known as BBY 4. We also rate the episodes, discuss our favorite moments, and feature your comments from the chat. And for t…

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"An indecent proposal" Trump's final offer to Ukraine 34:48

2h ago34:48

34:48

London was expecting to host key players today for a Ukraine peace summit. Late last night the US Secretary of State pulled out - leaving many to assume there was no plan to sign off. All eyes are now on the Pope's funeral on Saturday, which may be one the de facto European summit, bringing President Trump and President Zelensky face to face. Is Tr…

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The Whole Foods Rebellion | Tiny Acorns, Mighty Oaks | 2 45:01

5d ago45:01

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CEO John Mackey is on a mission to take Whole Foods national. But he is about to run into major opposition. And to succeed in his quest, he must face down rebellious employees, ambitious rivals, animal rights activists and his own father. Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https:/…

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CELEBRATION JAPAN RECAP AND VIBE CHECK

4h ago

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The ForceCast is BACK!!This week, Ryan and Brad break down the major announcements from Celebration Japan. From Starfighter to Mando to Ahsoka and more!Then, John Oliva joins Ryan from Kyoto Japan to break down the vibes from the Con Floor.Enjoy!

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CELEBRATION JAPAN RECAP AND VIBE CHECK

4h ago

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The ForceCast is BACK!!This week, Ryan and Brad break down the major announcements from Celebration Japan. From Starfighter to Mando to Ahsoka and more!Then, John Oliva joins Ryan from Kyoto Japan to break down the vibes from the Con Floor.Enjoy!By [email protected] (ForceCast.net)

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"You're fired" - Why Trump's catchphrase is spooking the world economy 36:28

5d ago36:28

36:28

The IMF has just released a dire forecast for every major economy - predicting a sharp slowdown in growth on the back of Trump's tariffs plan. It comes as Trump is found trying to fire his central banker - the Federal Reserve Chairman ,Jerome Powell, whose job is completely independent of government. What happens if he goes? And why hasn’t Trump le…

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Matthew Freud knows the secrets of Britain's most powerful people 37:22

6d ago37:22

37:22

Matthew Freud rarely gives interviews. He’s normally behind the curtain, on the end of the phone - helping A listers, politicians, and businesses navigate their way through a hostile and unrelenting media environment. But now, on the fortieth anniversary of his company, which has served many of the world's biggest brands and most famous faces - he …

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Weekend Edition - The Sports Agents 24:32

10d ago24:32

24:32

This week on The Sports Agents... What a moment it was... after an 11-year wait for the final major, Rory McIlroy finally achieved a career Grand Slam by winning the Masters. Actor James Nesbitt explained what it means to Northern Ireland, we relived the rollercoaster with co-host of The Chipping Forecast Podcast, Andrew Cotter, and spoke to Ciaran…

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What is a woman? A landmark ruling 28:45

10d ago28:45

28:45

After years of culture war debate over trans women and their rights, today the Supreme Court ruled that the word “woman” in the 2010 Equality Act refers only to “biological” women. So was this a victory for the women who brought the legal challenge? Does this change anything in real terms for trans-people going forward? And does it just give greate…

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The Whole Foods Rebellion | Vision Quest | 1 36:38

12d ago36:38

36:38

When Texas hippie John Mackey opens an organic supermarket, he gets high on running a business. But when his ambitions sink its profits, sparks fly between him and his co-founders. They clash over the question of whether to chase a bigger dream or enjoy the money they’re already making. Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated …

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Has Trump given up on Ukraine? 30:02

8d ago30:02

30:02

The night after one of the deadliest attacks on Ukrainian civilians since Putin's invasion, the American President has gone all block caps, tweeting: 'I HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH THIS WAR'. He's clearly a bit rattled. He'd been briefed over the weekend - following talks between his own envoy and Putin - that a ceasefire was significantly nearer. Thing…

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Is China trying to sabotage British Steel? 36:05

9d ago36:05

36:05

Is China trying to sabotage British industry? That’s the warning from a group in parliament. Some ministers may quietly agree. But they can’t say it out loud. So what should our strategy be? As the UK Government takes over the running of a Chinese owned company called British Steel, where does that leave our trade relationship with Beijing? Are we …

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SPECIAL REPORT: Will Keir Starmer save British Steel? 40:24

12d ago40:24

40:24

In a dramatic turn of events, parliament has been recalled for MPs to discuss the future of British Steel. In Scunthorpe, some 2,700 jobs hang in the balance after the Chinese owner of the steel works said its blast furnaces are "no longer financially sustainable". Thousands more jobs in the supply chain are also at risk - steel runs through the he…

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TOP 5 ANIMATED CHARACTERS

12d ago

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The ForceCast is BACK!!This week, Ryan and Brad discuss their top 5 animated Star Wars characters that have not made the jump to live action!By [email protected] (ForceCast.net)

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TOP 5 ANIMATED CHARACTERS

12d ago

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The ForceCast is BACK!!This week, Ryan and Brad discuss their top 5 animated Star Wars characters that have not made the jump to live action!

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Weekend Edition - The Sports Agents 24:52

17d ago24:52

24:52

This week on The Sports Agents... From watching his uncle commit one of the biggest robberies in British history, to a police chase and a double life sentence. John McAvoy tells us his story of turning his life around to break world records and become a sponsored Ironman triathlete. (03:30) Former Liverpool winger Jordon Ibe was set to be England's…

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Trump's u-turn: "A power trip on a global scale" 32:05

13d ago32:05

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At the precise moment Donald Trump was “pausing” his tariffs policy, his own trade negotiator was trying to explain to Congress who knew what when. Did those around Trump have prior knowledge, and take the opportunity to invest? Or did he leave his own team in the dark? Trump has tried to style his climb down as a win. But the soaring response of t…

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Price Wars: The Fall of Dollar Stores | Duped | 3 42:05

18d ago42:05

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Not everything you buy from the dollar store is going to be a winner, and Wirecutter editor Annemarie Conte knows this firsthand. Today, Annemarie joins David to share tips for shopping smarter at these discounters, and which items you should probably leave on the shelf. Later, David investigates dupes — cheaper, nearly identical versions of popula…

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Trump’s Liz Truss moment: “It could be cataclysmic” 31:37

14d ago31:37

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Trump's tariffs, combined with China's retaliation, are doing terrible things to stock markets around the world. People are selling off equity and assets in this increasingly uncertain time. But now something even more strange is happening - the bond market is tanking. And that’s a sign that confidence in the US government itself has hit the rocks.…

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Price Wars: The Fall of Dollar Stores | Shrinkage | 2 39:30

19d ago39:30

39:30

After 10 years of rapid growth, the dollar stores hit big trouble. Rats, burglars, unhappy workers, online agitators and inflation erode their profits. And a new online dollar store makes inroads. Can they survive these existential threats? Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https…

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"China gives Trump the middle finger" 30:26

15d ago30:26

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As Trump threatens to double the tariffs on China the trade war between two of the world's biggest economies is escalating. China has said it will "fight to the end". Trump says he will not back down. As each side raises the stakes, will Trump have to concede that he's made mistakes? Who will back down first? And how will this trade war affect the …

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Will market chaos make Trump rethink his tariffs? 43:15

16d ago43:15

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Hong Kong's stock exchange has just closed down 13% - to put this in context it's the worst day of trading since the Asian market crash of 1997. The FTSE 100 has plummeted here, Goldman Sachs has upgraded its probability of a US recession, and members of the US government are now taking to the airwaves to squabble about the plan ahead. Is this genu…

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TALES OF THE UNDERWORLD, LIGHTSPEED TO ANDOR

17d ago

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The ForceCast is BACK!!This week, Ryan and Brad open the show discussing the announcement and trailer for Tales of the Underworld. Cad Bane!Then they end the show briefly discussing the Andor trailer and give their final thoughts ahead of the April 22nd premiere.By [email protected] (ForceCast.net)

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TALES OF THE UNDERWORLD, LIGHTSPEED TO ANDOR

16d ago

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The ForceCast is BACK!!This week, Ryan and Brad open the show discussing the announcement and trailer for Tales of the Underworld. Cad Bane!Then they end the show briefly discussing the Andor trailer and give their final thoughts ahead of the April 22nd premiere.

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Weekend Edition - The Sports Agents 15:17

23d ago15:17

15:17

This week on The Sports Agents... It's Grand National weekend! ITV Racing presenter Ed Chamberlin was among our guests, as Gabby & Mark explored how viable a more 'ethically-conscious' version of the sport is, when it relies so heavily on gambling? (02:04) Former World Champion sprinter Darren Campbell is involved in the development a new 'Super Tr…

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Q&A: Could Trump suspend the midterms? And how worried should we be about the stock market? 38:40

23d ago38:40

38:40

Trump's tariffs have caused chaos on the stock markets with a looming threat of recession. Rumours are swirling that the midterm elections could get cancelled. And tourists are re-thinking their travel to America. How worried should we really be? This Friday, Lewis and Jon answer your questions about Trump, the economy, and what the global impact w…

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Has Brexit really saved us from Trump's trade war? 43:26

20d ago43:26

43:26

Declaring 'Liberation Day' for the USA, Donald Trump accused other countries of having "looted, pillaged, raped and plundered" America's economy. What he announced has sent tremors around the global economy and his own - Trump has set the stage for a global trade war. His tariffs start at 10% and go up to as high as 74% for an unlucky few states li…

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How To Have the Best STAR WARS CELEBRATION Experience! 1:04:34

25d ago1:04:34

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Join us as we run through fun tips, tricks, and other helpful advice on how to have the best Star Wars Celebration experience possible! We also do a Celebration exclusive edition of Will of the Force, we want to hear your answers to these questions submitted by members of the Resistance Base! We also reveal our Celebration SWAG we’ll be giving away…

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Is Trump turning against Putin? 39:05

22d ago39:05

39:05

Has Trump just started to work out he’s being played by Putin? A light bulb moment is going on in the White House - Washington officials are privately admitting that the Ukraine peace deal is not going to plan. Whilst fifty senators have combined forces to seek new sanctions on Russia, we ask whether Trump has lost patience with Putin and whether t…

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Price Wars: The Fall of Dollar Stores | Billionaire Tug of War | 1 39:40

26d ago39:40

39:40

We’re exploring how dollar stores went from Wall Street darlings to the problem children of the stock market. But first, we track how a re-energized Dollar General figures out how to make billions from small change, and its nearest-rival Family Dollar becomes a takeover target. But can Dollar General’s CEO steer the family business into the right h…

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Has a free speech row derailed our US trade deal? 46:27

23d ago46:27

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It's 'Liberation Day' eve as Trump dangles his tariffs threat across the world again. How should Starmer respond to what could be a nail in the coffin to the UK economy? And how has one woman’s anti abortion protest now got tangled up in a free trade deal? We talk with a former Bank of England chief economist. Later, is Kemi Badenoch right about Ad…

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Will Marine Le Pen's conviction embolden the Far Right? 37:19

24d ago37:19

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The French Far Right leader Marine Le Pen is barred from standing in the country's next presidential election following her conviction for embezzlement. She’s beginning an emergency appeal straight away, and her party says “democracy has been executed“ in France today. Will that conviction silence them? Or could it be a rocket boost to their electo…

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IndyCast: Episode 353

23d ago

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This episode Official IndyCast correspondent Mitch Hallock is back with a Raiders Rant, Ron Phelps visits the Lost Delta and interviews artist Ethan Pro and Double T�s returns with his Possum Times podcast team for a spoiler free deep dive into Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.By [email protected] (ForceCast.net)

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Listen Now: Don’t Cross Kat 6:02

28d ago6:02

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Kat Torres has the insta-perfect life. She is rich, gorgeous and not ashamed to share it. Her posts about witchcraft and “alien baths” drew in over a million followers, all chasing the dream of a lifestyle like hers. But as she gathers more followers around her, the secrets beneath her fame grow darker and more dangerous. One woman sets out to brin…

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Exclusive: The White Lotus star on mega wealth, the MAGA divide and Brits in America 25:35

1M ago25:35

25:35

The White Lotus - now in its third series has proved a recipe for a smash hit. Take a fabulously wealthy bunch of characters. Make most of them dreadful. And watch them fight it out in a tropical paradise. We’re joined in today’s episode by one of this series stars, Jason Isaacs AKA Tim Ratliff, to discuss whether getting roles now depends on your …

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Weekend Edition - The Sports Agents 23:59

1M ago23:59

23:59

This week on The Sports Agents... Britain's biggest boxing promoters Eddie Hearn and Frank Warren made a rare appearance together. How is it being partners after 15 years of rivalry? Could boxing gyms help with issues raised in 'Adolescence'? And could Anthony Joshua fight influencer Jake Paul? (02:15) Leaving your boyhood club in search of a Ballo…

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Has Trump just undone the Chancellor's Spring Statement? 31:31

28d ago31:31

31:31

No sooner had the Chancellor sat down after her Spring Statement than Donald Trump announced to the world that he was slapping 25% tariffs on all cars imported into America. Car manufacturers are livid - and scared. And the OBR has warned that if the US goes further and imposes blanket tariffs, they could wipe out any short term prospect of growth …

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Has Rachel Reeves lost the dressing room? 35:38

29d ago35:38

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Today, the Prime Minister was asked to directly express his confidence in the Chancellor. He did so without missing a beat. But how much support does Reeves have more widely in government, in her party and in the country at large? Later, as Trump's defence secretary insists no war plans were leaked when a group chat on the cusp of bombing Yemen acc…

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Spanx vs Skims | Kim-Oh-No | 2 40:07

1M ago40:07

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For over a decade, reality star Kim Kardashian was one of Spanx’s biggest boosters. She frequently spoke of wearing the product on the red carpet and on her social media pages, even if she was cutting it, dying it, and sewing multiple pieces together to make it work for her. And in 2017, she decides that’s time to take her deep knowledge of shapewe…

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Who Is Dying in ANDOR Season 2?! 1:34:02

1M ago1:34:02

1:34:02

Come on in and join us as we discuss the new ANDOR trailer, poster, and rundown the list of characters not seen after ANDOR and guess whether they will survive season 2. That and more including one of our favorites, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, getting his own Carson Teva action figure, and your #AskTheResistance questions! Please checkout our new site trbp…

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How Trump's secret war plans were leaked in a group chat 39:08

1M ago39:08

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In the days before a US bombing campaign against the Houthis in Yemen, key members of Trumps administration began to plan the attack in a group chat. They accidentally invited a top journalist into the group - in what has become one of the all time best security fuck ups ever. Will anyone pay the price? What will Trump do now ? And do Europeans sti…

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Turkey slides towards dictatorship. Why is the West so quiet? 31:21

1M ago31:21

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The jailing of Turkeys main opposition leader - President Erdogan's biggest rival - has sent thousands on to the streets in protest. Students who’ve never lived under anyone’s rule but Erdogan are now fearful this spells the end of democracy in the once great bastion of free secular expression and economic growth. Is Erdogan following the Putin pla…