Best Garry Aylott Podcasts (2025)

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Star Wars Celebration 2025 Recap 36:15

24d ago36:15

36:15

Hello there, Star Wars fans, and welcome back for Episode 243! In this episode, we're breaking down all the major headlines from Star Wars Celebration 2025 in Japan. The Mandalorian & Grogu movie hits cinemas May 22, 2026 New animated series, Maul: Shadow Lord, coming in 2026 Starfighter, starring Ryan Gosling, is set for May 2027 Star Wars: Vision…

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Restoring Blake's 7 with Paul Vanezis 2:01:10

1M ago2:01:10

2:01:10

Teleporting in—welcome to Federation Strike: A Journey Through Blake's 7! We had a fantastic chat with Paul Vanezis, the genius behind the visual cleanup of the Blake's 7 Blu-ray box set. Right off the bat, we dive into his experiences restoring this classic series, which has been a labour of love with some hefty challenges. Paul shares some behind…

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Models to Magic: A Chin Wag with Visual Effects Extraordinaire Chris Thompson 1:07:46

1M ago1:07:46

1:07:46

Teleporting in—welcome to Federation Strike: A Journey Through Blake's 7! For our second bonus episode, we've got a special chat featuring the visual effects wizard, Chris Thompson. Chris shares some behind-the-scenes magic, like how he brought those epic models back to life and the clever tricks he used to update the classic effects while keeping …

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From The Way Back to Orac: Our Series A Wrap-Up 1:37:45

2M ago1:37:45

1:37:45

Teleporting in—welcome to Federation Strike: A Journey Through Blake's 7! We’re wrapping up our ride through Series A of Blake 7, and boy, what a wild ride it’s been! From the dark themes in the first episode to some serious character growth, we’ve been on a journey that’s hooked both newbies and old-school fans alike. We’re very grateful for every…

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A:13: Orac: A Race to Orac Plus THAT Cliffhanger Ending! 1:27:51

2M ago1:27:51

1:27:51

Teleporting in—welcome to Federation Strike: A Journey Through Blake's 7! We’re wrapping up Series A of Blake 7 with a bang in this episode, and it’s all about the finale, “Orac.” Can you believe we made it here? It feels like we were getting our feet wet just yesterday in the wild universe of Blake's 7. This episode had it all: intrigue, suspense,…

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A:12: Deliverance: Space Pirates and Avon Goes God Mode (Sort Of) 1:25:53

2M ago1:25:53

1:25:53

Teleporting in—welcome to Federation Strike: A Journey Through Blake's 7! We’re looking at the penultimate episode of Series A, and does it deliver? Avon gets a chance to strut his stuff as “Lord Avon,” and let’s just say, he doesn’t shy away from the spotlight—much to Villa's amusement. Meanwhile, Servalan and Travis are cooking up a devious plan …

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A:11: Bounty: A Stubborn Sarkoff and Has Jenna Betrayed the Crew? 1:07:00

2M ago1:07:00

1:07:00

Teleporting in—welcome to Federation Strike: A Journey Through Blake's 7! It’s a bittersweet moment because we’re almost at the finish line of Series A, and while we're looking forward to seeing how things wrap up, we're also a bit sad to see it go. Anyway, this week, we’re following Blake and Callie on a mission to rescue President Sarkoff, who’s …

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A:10: Breakdown: Has Gan Reached his Limit?! 1:25:35

2M ago1:25:35

1:25:35

Teleporting in—welcome to Federation Strike: A Journey Through Blake's 7! This week's episode centres on Gan, whose limiter malfunctions, putting him in a precarious situation that requires immediate neurosurgery. It’s a departure from the usual Federation versus Blake narrative, focusing instead on character dynamics and the tensions within the cr…

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Welcome to Federation Strike - A Journey Through Blake's 7 - What to Expect 2:36

2M ago2:36

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If you’re a die-hard Blake’s 7 fan or just setting foot aboard the Liberator for the first time, Federation Strike is your perfect companion through this cult sci-fi classic. Every week, Garry and Adam take a deep dive into each episode—breaking down the stories, the characters, and even the gloriously wobbly special effects (which, let’s be honest…

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A:09: Project Avalon: More Disappointment for Travis! 1:20:55

3M ago1:20:55

1:20:55

Teleporting in—welcome to Federation Strike: A Journey Through Blake's 7! Project Avalon brings Blake and his crew back into the thick of action against the Federation. In this episode, we dive into a plot full of twists, where Blake's mission to rescue a rebel leader goes awry, leading to some surprises and a bit of espionage. As usual, the perfor…

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A:08: Duel: Blake and Travis Go Head-to-Head! 1:19:00

3M ago1:19:00

1:19:00

Teleporting in—welcome to Federation Strike: A Journey Through Blake's 7! Diving into "Duel," we're exploring the intense showdown between Blake and Travis that takes this episode to another level. While the plot itself is pretty straightforward, it does a great job of highlighting the contrasting natures of our main characters. Blake's protective …

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A:07 Mission to Destiny: A Good Ol' Who Dunnit 1:08:15

3M ago1:08:15

1:08:15

Teleporting in—welcome to Federation Strike: A Journey Through Blake's 7! A good ol' Cluedo-esque murder mystery awaits us this week as Blake and the crew check out a seemingly quiet freighter, the Omega, with the crew all unconscious. When they awake, however, everything is not as it seems when Blake learns of their valuable cargo, which must be d…

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Luke & R2 to Make Galaxy's Edge Pit Stop 50:23

3M ago50:23

50:23

Welcome to episode 242, Star Wars fans! We're kicking off with a shake-up to Galaxy's Edge in Disney Land (NOT Disney World in Florida) as Luke and R2 are set to make appearances from the end of March to the beginning of May. Elsewhere in the galaxy, Sigourney Weaver teases her role in the upcoming Mando movie, Daisy Ridley gives an update on the s…

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A:06 Seek-Locate-Destroy: The Federation Brings in the Big Gun 1:22:31

3M ago1:22:31

1:22:31

Teleporting in—welcome to Federation Strike: A Journey Through Blake's 7! This week's review is for "Seek-Locate-Destroy" and one that many Blake's 7 fans have told Garry to look forward to. We get some serious action and tension as Blake and his crew run into old rival Space Commander Travis, who's been given orders to take Blake down. We get to s…

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Major Shakeup at Lucasfilm and SoR's Future Plans 51:50

4M ago51:50

51:50

Hey, Star Wars fans, this is episode 241. It's a slightly different episode this week and one of two halves. First, we have an in-depth chat about the recent changes at Lucasfilm and the announcement of Darek Hoffman as the new VP of Development. It's a change that we feel is needed so we give you our thoughts on what this means for right now and f…

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A:05 The Web: Tangled Trouble for the Crew 1:13:04

4M ago1:13:04

1:13:04

Teleporting in—welcome to Federation Strike: A Journey Through Blake's 7! Our crew finds themselves caught in a sticky situation—literally—when the Liberator becomes ensnared in creepy cosmic webbing. This episode features some wild characters, like the genetically engineered Lost and their quirky little minions, the Decimas. But does the detour fr…

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The Acolyte Actually Performed..... OK? 49:10

4M ago49:10

49:10

Welcome to episode 240. Our headline story is about The Acolyte, which, as we know, was supposed to be a fresh insight into the Sith but got unceremoniously axed. Now, Disney is trying to spin it as a success because it racked up some viewing minutes. Sure, let's ignore the fact that the show was generally panned. Classic Disney. We also touch on t…

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A:04 Time Squad: Blake's First Strike! 1:10:27

4M ago1:10:27

1:10:27

Teleporting in—welcome to Federation Strike: A Journey Through Blake's 7! Ready to dive into the fourth episode of our Blake's 7 journey and Series A? This week, we're tackling "Time Squad" and Blake making his first strike against the Federation. We’ve got our crew splitting up, with Blake, Avon, and Villa heading to the planet Saurian Major while…

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A:03 Cygnus Alpha: Religion, Control and Brian Blessed Shouting 1:44:30

4M ago1:44:30

1:44:30

Teleporting in—welcome to Federation Strike: A Journey Through Blake's 7! Join us for our review of Episode 3 "Cygnus Alpha." This episode takes a darker turn, exploring themes of control and suppression as Blake and his crew confront a menacing religious group led by the charismatic Vargas, played by the legendary Brian Blessed. As Blake attempts …

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A:02 Space Fall: Does Blake's Mutiny End in Success? 1:20:50

4M ago1:20:50

1:20:50

Teleporting in—welcome to Federation Strike: A Journey Through Blake's 7! The second episode of Blake's 7, "Space Fall," marks a significant development in the series' narrative arc, diving deeper into the dynamics of its characters and the unfolding plot. The episode picks up immediately after the events of the pilot, "The Way Back," as Blake and …

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A:01 The Way Back: It Begins! Our Journey into Blake's 7 1:27:20

4M ago1:27:20

1:27:20

Fellow rebels, welcome to Federation Strike: A Journey Through Blake's 7! The inaugural episode of Federation Strike embarks on an exciting journey through the classic sci-fi series Blake's 7, hosted by Garry and Adam. We dive deep into the first episode, 'The Way Back,' which introduces listeners to the dystopian world dominated by the Federation.…

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Why Skeleton Crew is the Fresh Take Star Wars Needed 48:50

4M ago48:50

48:50

Hello there! We're back after our end of 2024 hiatus, we hope you all had a great Christmas and New Year and that you're raring to go, with us, to dive into some great new Star Wars this year. In this week's episode, it's all about Skeleton Crew, highlighting its unique approach to storytelling and character development. We discuss how the show suc…

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Rey Skywalker: The Future of Star Wars? 55:30

6M ago55:30

55:30

Welcome, SoR listener to episode 238 and our final episode of this year! We're taking the remainder of the year off and will be back on January 15th for our full review of Skeleton Crew. The reason for the short hiatus? Basically, Star Wars news has been extremely slow for the last few months. Of the stories we are talking about recently, it's just…

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Here we go again... a new Star Wars trilogy in the works! 57:35

7M ago57:35

57:35

Hello there, Star Wars fans and welcome to episode 237. Our headline story this week feels like a twisted, nightmarish trip down memory lane that we've gone down many times before. Once again, Lucasfilm has a new trilogy of Star Wars films in the works with X-Men alum Simon Kinberg at the helm. With so many writers and directors coming on then leav…

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What's Next for Rey and New Hot Toys Unveiled! 33:55

7M ago33:55

33:55

Hello there! This is episode 236! A short and sweet episode this week, Star Wars fans. We do have a few news items to chat through including: the uncertain future of the Rey movie, which has faced setbacks; impressive advancements in Hot Toys collectibles, specifically focusing on the stunning new figures like Balen Skull and Darth Sidious; an upco…

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Good News and Bad News for Upcoming Star Wars Movies 24:25

7M ago24:25

24:25

Hello there! Garry is flying solo this week to bring you up to speed on what's happening around the galaxy including... The recent turmoil surrounding the upcoming Star Wars film, "New Jedi Order," which has lost its screenwriter, Stephen Knight, leading to further delays in production. Daisy Ridley's optimistic comments about the project now seem …

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Live Action Clone Wars, Good Idea? 1:00:20

8M ago1:00:20

1:00:20

Hell there, Star Wars fans! Welcome to episode 234. We kick off with the future of the Obi-Wan Kenobi series, sparked by Ewan McGregor's recent remarks about potential storylines for a second season. The hosts reflect on the original series' reception, noting that while many fans appreciated McGregor’s return, others felt the series fell short of e…

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From Announcements to Delays: The Star Wars Saga Under Disney's Rule 53:00

8M ago53:00

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Hello there, Star Wars fans and welcome to episode 233. The latest episode delves into the tumultuous history of Star Wars announcements since Disney's acquisition of Lucasfilm, highlighting how the frequent changes in release schedules have affected fans' expectations and enthusiasm. With a series of delayed releases and project cancellations, fan…

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New LEGO Sets and Donald Glover says Star Wars is Too Serious! 1:02:10

8M ago1:02:10

1:02:10

Hello there, Star Wars fans, and welcome to Episode 232. Both Garry and Mark are back in the Falcon this week to dive into the latest Star Wars news as always. This week's highlights are new LEGO sets, Donald Glover on making SW less-serious and wee lad with Skywalker as his middle name just wants to go on holiday! All the links are below for the n…

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The Voice of a Legend: Remembering James Earl Jones 48:30

9M ago48:30

48:30

Hey, Star Wars fan and SoR listener. This week our headline story is the sad passing of the legend James Earl Jones which has sent ripples throughout SW fandom. An amazing career and known mostly for his voice work including the iconic character Darth Vader. R.I.P. Elsewhere in the galaxy, Ewan McGregor gets asked AGAIN if he wants to come back and…

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Scoundrels, Controversy and Big Expections - Our Initial Thoughts on Star Wars Outlaws 41:59

9M ago41:59

41:59

Welcome to episode 230, Star Wars fans! There's very little news kicking about the galaxy this week so we thought it would be a good idea to give you our initial thoughts on the recently released Star Wars Outlaws game from Ubisoft and Massive Ebtertainment. As Mark hasn't picked this up yet, Garry is flying solo with his review after about 10 hour…

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Star Wars: Breaking Down the Acolyte Cancellation and What It Means for the Galaxy 1:02:22

9M ago1:02:22

1:02:22

It's a chunky episode this week as we dive deep into the rationale behind the cancellation of The Acolyte and the weirdness of fandom that comes with Star Wars. We also chat on the Skeleton Crew trailer, a very rare Boba Fett toy that went for crazy money at auction plus a very scary if not cool bit of SW merch to hang on your wall. It's all here a…

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From Jedi Survivor to Lando's Lost Adventures: Your Weekly Star Wars Fix! 41:04

10M ago41:04

41:04

Hey, Star Wars fans, and welcome to episode 228! Here we go again! Another investor presentation from Disney and more Star Wars movies on the calendar with 3 movies landing in 2026 and 2027. We'll see how that plays out! Elsewhere around the galaxy, there's updates to Shawn Levy's movie, the grief still around from the cancelled Lando series, new F…

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Christmas Pyjamas Ready for Skeleton Crew 36:40

10M ago36:40

36:40

Hello there, Star Wars fans and welcome to Episode 227! We're light on news this week now that the heated debates and hot takes on The Acolyte have died down so we now turn our interest in the direction of the next Star Wars streaming show Skeleton Crew, which has has been announced to drop this December. Also kicking about are some new LEGO sets, …

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Post-ROTJ Era Stories Announced and An Explanation on That Yoda Cameo 44:46

10M ago44:46

44:46

Welcome to Episode 226! With The Acolyte now done, it's back to our regular Star Wars news updates to keep you up to date with what's happening around the galaxy. For this episode we've got books/comic book news, new Hot Toys figures, a returning baddie for Andor returning, an update on Shawn Levy's SW movie and Leslye Headland on that Yoda cameo. …

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Our Review of The Acolyte Episode 8 - "The Acolyte" 36:34

11M ago36:34

36:34

As The Acolyte draws to a close, we chat and review the finale and this first season as a whole. Will we even get a second season? Who knows but for now, let's dive into The Acolyte one more time. About Spark of Rebellion: This is Spark of Rebellion, the weekly Star Wars podcast for casual fans and veterans alike. We are your hosts, Garry and Mark …

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Our Review of The Acolyte Episodes 6 & 7 - "Teach/Corrupt" & "Choice" 48:15

11M ago48:15

48:15

After a week off Garry and Mark dive into the latest two episodes of The Acolyte - Episode 6 Teach/Corrupt and Episode 7 Choice. Do these episodes continue the upward trend since the very decent episode 5 or are we back to mediocre at best? Listen now to find out! About Spark of Rebellion: This is Spark of Rebellion, the weekly Star Wars podcast fo…

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Our Review of The Acolyte Episode 5 - "Night" 43:45

11M ago43:45

43:45

Hello there, Star Wars fans. Another week and another dive into The Acolyte. After the disappointment of the first four episodes, does this week's episode up its game?. Grab your blue milk, put the Cortosis armour down and check out our review of The Acolyte Episode 5 - "Night". About Spark of Rebellion: This is Spark of Rebellion, the weekly Star …

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Our Review of The Acolyte Episode 4 - "Day" 43:35

11M ago43:35

43:35

We're at episode 4 of The Acolyte and after last week's negative review of the first 3 episodes, does this one pick up and head in a better direction? Listen now to get our thoughts and review. About Spark of Rebellion: This is Spark of Rebellion, the weekly Star Wars podcast for casual fans and veterans alike. We are your hosts, Garry and Mark and…

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Our Review of The Acolyte So Far... Episodes 1 to 3 51:04

12M ago51:04

51:04

It is time, Star Wars fans! The much anticipated "The Acolyte" is here so Garry and Mark dive in to review the first three episodes. Strap in as we've got some interesting thoughts on this divisive show. About Spark of Rebellion: This is Spark of Rebellion, the weekly Star Wars podcast for casual fans and veterans alike. We are your hosts, Garry an…

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George Lucas Not Feeling Current Star Wars! 27:58

1y ago27:58

27:58

Welcome to episode 220, Star Wars fans! We're back after a couple of busy weeks but alas, there are no big announcements of late, but there are plenty of interesting tidbits to get stuck into. The highlight being George Lucas not feeling the current state of Star Wars movies and Ahmed Best wanting to make a badass "Jedi John Wick" film which, if do…

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May The 4th Be With You - Star Wars Day Releases & News Roundup! 43:25

1y ago43:25

43:25

Happy May the 4th! We hope you had a beauty of a day celebrating ALL things Star Wars and, especially, The Phantom Menace. Let's round up all of the release news from the last weekend! The news stories from around the galaxy that we discussed on this episode... The Acolyte Trailer Previews Disney+ Star Wars Series - Comic Book Movies and Superhero …

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New Jedi Order Update and Happy Star Wars Day! 40:20

1y ago40:20

40:20

It's a double-celebration for this week's episode - of course we're celebrating May 4th so Happy Star Wars Day but it also marks 5 years of SoR! Yes, we've been doing this podcast for 5 years, how time flies. A huge thank you to you, our listener and to our members who support the show. You're awesome, thank you so much for putting up with our waff…

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Hot Toys' First EU Figures and Star Wars Bags Some Webby Awards! 50:05

1y ago50:05

50:05

Welcome to episode 217, SoR listener. The highlight this week are the new figure announcements from Hot Toys as part of their Dark Side Tour, bringing us their first EU characters such as Darth Revan and Lord Starkiller. We have some other tidbits to catch you up on, too, so grab a brew and enjoy. The news stories from around the galaxy that we dis…

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New Star Wars LEGO Dropping this May PLUS The Acolyte Plans to Top TPS! 52:20

1y ago52:20

52:20

Welcome to episode 216! There's plenty of LEGO chat in this episode, Star Wars fans, the top story being that sweet TIE Interceptor UCS! There's also comic book and gaming news plus an interesting and rather bold claim from Dafne Keen regarding The Acolyte wanting to top the lightsaber battles from The Phantom Menace. Enjoy! The news stories from a…

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The Mandalorian Movie Release Date, Plus Star Wars Outlaws Story Trailer Released 46:55

1y ago46:55

46:55

Hey, Star Wars fan and SoR listener! The big talk this week is the story trailer that dropped for Star Wars Outlaws so we chat on that for a bit before diving into the rest of the news from around the galaxy. The news stories from around the galaxy that we discussed on this episode... Star Wars Outlaws - Story Trailer Daisy Ridley Talks Star Wars R…

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NEW Tales of the Empire! Plus, Liam Neeson is Done? 45:25

1y ago45:25

45:25

Hey, Star Wars fans and welcome to another fun-packed, entertaining, informative episode to keep you up-to-date on what's going on around galaxy. Our main focus is on the newly announced Tales of the Empire shorts, merch announcements plus writers & actors NOT doing any more Star Wars, apparently. Enjoy! The news stories from around the galaxy that…

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Star Wars Takes Over the Empire State Building and The Acolyte Build Up Begins 47:28

1y ago47:28

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Another week and another round of Star Wars news to chat through! The build up to the May 4th celebrations has begin with US cinema chains announcing their Skywalker Saga marathons where you'll also be able to watch an exclusive preview of The Acolyte. Speaking of which, the new poster and trailer dropped for The Acolyte this week which has us pump…

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When Will "The Acolyte" & "Skeleton Crew" Be Released? 49:05

1y ago49:05

49:05

Hey, Star Wars fans! Garry and Mark are back covering all the latest news from around the galaxy and asking the important questions like... Why is some of fandom full of entitled a-holes, is the New Jedi Order movie further along than a certain actor would have us believe and if we picked up some of the newly announced LEGO sets, could we actually …

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Baylon Skoll Hot Toys Figure Impresses and a Cheeky Cameo in ROTS! 51:05

1y ago51:05

51:05

Hey, Star Wars fan, it's been a minute since Garry and Mark sat down to chat SW but after a couple of busy weeks they're back, in the Falcon, rounding up the usual shenanigans from around the galaxy. Enjoy. The news stories from around the galaxy that we discussed on this episode... A major Star Wars goof has been discovered in Revenge of the Sith’…

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