Scavenger's Hoard: A Star Wars Podcast

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty begin by discussing some recent news: - J.J. Abrams' comments on it potentially being helpful to plan a story ahead of time (while also not really saying this directly) - Emilia Clarke showing enthusiasm for Qi'Ra's return to Star Wars in the comic books With the news done, we quickly run through the episodes of 'The Bad Batch' that have been shown since our last episode (we'll be revisiting the show in depth once the season is over). We then conclude our series exploring prequel fandom by taking a look at the Revenge of the Sith era of online fandom - we discuss the surprisingly sensible theorising, the joyful creativity of the Star Wars dot com Blogs platform and the exquisite angst shared on LiveJournal with respect to the inevitable tragedy of Anidala. Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork.

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty continue their exploration of prequel-era online fandom - this time, taking a look at Attack of the Clones (this discussion starts around 24 mins in). We start off with a general spoiler-y discussion of the first three episodes of 'The Bad Batch' - we just share our overall impressions for now, as we plan to have a more detailed discussion about the show once it has wrapped up. Drawing from ancient internet forums, charmingly archaic fansites and listeners’ memories, we attempt to get a grasp on what the Star Wars fan landscape looked like in the period surrounding the release of Attack of the Clones. We discuss everything from Super Shadow's spoiler grift to the various facets of Anidala fandom - from the fun fansites to the Anakin antis (it's like poetry, it rhymes). We’ll be continuing our series on prequel fandom in future episodes! If you have memories you’d like to share about Revenge of the Sith, please email us at scavengershoard@gmail.com Many thanks to Chris

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty dip their toes into the vast ocean that is the online fandom surrounding The Phantom Menace. Drawing from ancient internet forums, charmingly archaic fansites and listeners’ memories, we attempt to get a grasp on what the Star Wars fan landscape looked like in the period surrounding the release of The Phantom Menace. We discuss the wild (and not so wild) theories, the reactions and the fan sub cultures that sprung up, from the Darth Maul aficionados to the devotees of Queen Amidala and her handmaidens. We’ll be continuing our series on prequel fandom in future episodes! If you have memories you’d like to share, please email us at scavengershoard@gmail.com Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork.

In this special episode, Rachael and Kirsty are joined by Liam - friend of the show and host of the Paradise Cine podcast! We band together to discuss the prequel era, discussing each film in turn with a focus on our memories of its release and our impressions of it at the time. We also read out contributions from our listeners, which we're very grateful for! Thank you so much to everyone who sent an email in. We'll be continuing the prequel discussion next time, so if you have any memories of the release of the films or the fandom surrounding them we'd love to hear from you at scavengershoard@gmail.com You can hear more from Liam and the Paradise Cine podcast here: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yYTEwZjkwOC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork.

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty discuss some big Star Wars news and take a deep dive into the High Republic era with ‘Light of the Jedi’. We discuss the following news: - Obi-Wan Kenobi series to begin Production, cast revealed - New Star Wars Visions tie-in novel, ‘Ronin’, announced on Twitter - New Cavan Scott audio drama - Tempest Runner - revealed We then move into a spoiler-filled discussion of Charles Soule’s ‘Light of the Jedi’, sharing our thoughts on various aspects of the book - from the intricate world-building through to the tantalizing hints of a forbidden romance. Join us to hear our thoughts, and do email in your reviews to scavengershoard@gmail.com Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork.

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty revisit 'Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker' - and our complex feelings about it! We run through the build up to the film, covering everything from J.J. Abrams coming aboard when Colin Trevorrow was unceremoniously booted off the project to the persistent mystery of Matt Smith's involvement. We run through the astonishingly detailed spoilers that emerged about TROS months prior to its release, breaking down some of the more interesting differences between the leaked version of the story and what ended up in cinemas. With the pre-release period wrapped up, we then move into a discussion of our feelings about it - how we felt at the time, and how we feel about now with the distance of time. While our criticisms haven't changed substantially, we remain hopefully that Episode IX doesn't represent the final chapter for the heroes of the sequel trilogy. Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork. If you have any questio

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty travel back to December 2017 and the release of 'The Last Jedi' - we discuss the initial (glowing!) critics reviews before progressing to a conversation focused on our own experiences. How did we feel about the film when it was first released? Have subsequent developments altered our feelings about The Last Jedi at all? Listen, find out and please do share your own memories of the film's release with us on Twitter (we're @scavengershoard)! Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork. If you have any questions for us or want to share your own thoughts on Rey, please email us at scavengershoard@gmail.com

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty start off by discussing Gina Carano's long-overdue firing from The Mandalorian and Star Wars altogether. With Gina Carano in the rear-view mirror, we revisit Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi - aka the movie that exceeded our wildest expectations! We run through the build up to the film, discussing the theories that built up based on The Force Awakens before covering various developments that occurred in the run-up to The Last Jedi's release. We end the discussion early due to technical difficulties, but will be back soon to share our current feelings on The Last Jedi upon revisiting the film recently. Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork. If you have any questions for us or want to share your own thoughts on Rey, please email us at scavengershoard@gmail.com

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty revisit Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens - aka the movie that kick-started this podcast! We run through the build up to the film, discussing the theories that built up around casting rumours and the spoiler culture that rapidly accelerated across 2014/15. We then progress to discuss our personal feelings about the film upon its release, before reflecting on how those feelings have developed in the years since. Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork. If you have any questions for us or want to share your own thoughts on Rey, please email us at scavengershoard@gmail.com

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty discuss their feelings about the season finale of The Mandalorian - 'Chapter 16: The Rescue'. We discuss the highlights and share our criticisms, as well as getting hyped for the thrilling reveal of the upcoming Boba Fett spin-off. We wish all our listeners happy holidays, and the very best for the new year - we'll be back in 2021! Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork. If you have any questions for us or want to share your own thoughts on Rey, please email us at scavengershoard@gmail.com

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty discuss the astonishingly extensive announcement of Lucasfilm's upcoming slate of projects. We run through the projects from least to most anticipated (bear with us!), sharing our hopes and fears for them as we go. We're still processing all the news, but suffice to say there's plenty to be excited about! We then spend the tail end of the episode discussing 'Chapter 15: The Believer', which sees Din receive meaty personal development through the means of that most delightful thing - an unmasking sequence. We discuss the rich writing and cinematic homages on offer in the episode, as well as relishing some great supporting turns from the cast. Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork. If you have any questions for us or want to share your own thoughts on Rey, please email us at scavengershoard@gmail.com

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty discuss the following news: - Events and product releases announced to mark the 50th anniversary of Lucasfilm - High Republic series rumoured to be in development. We then spend the bulk of the episode discussing 'Chapter 14: The Tragedy', which sees Mando and Grogu join forces with the dream team that is Boba Fett and Fennec Shand. We discuss our highlights and criticisms, touching on everything from some conspicuous blue butterflies to the question of how many Death Troopers it takes to steal a baby. Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork. If you have any questions for us or want to share your own thoughts on Rey, please email us at scavengershoard@gmail.com

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty discuss the following news: - Giancarlo Esposito's new interview on Moff Gideon's future appearances in The Mandalorian. We then spend the bulk of the episode discussing 'Chapter 13: The Jedi', which features the return of Ahsoka Tano. We discuss our complex feelings about the episode, including how Ahsoka translates to live action, Baby Yoda's new name, and our concerns and hopes for the future of the show. Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork. If you have any questions for us or want to share your own thoughts on Rey, please email us at scavengershoard@gmail.com

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty discuss the following news: - Alan Dean Foster being denied royalties by Disney - Daisy Ridley comments on Rey’s ending - John Boyega speaks out about his Star Wars experience/the possibility of his return We then segue into a discussion of the Lego Star Wars Holiday Special, which (with some reservations) we found rather delightful. Listen along as we take animated Lego minifigures far too seriously, wrestle with complicated TROS-related feelings and appreciate Palpatine's comically evil machinations. We round off the episode with our discussion of The Mandalorian Chapter 12: The Siege. We share our highlights (baby Yoda goes to school!) while also getting serious about our hopes and fears for the future direction of the show. Do you think it's straying too far from a winning formula, or are you enjoying the increasing links to the grander Star Wars mythology? Listen to our discussion, and let us know what you think. Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's H

In the absence of any significant Star Wars news, we focus on the latest episode of 'The Mandalorian' - Chapter 11: The Heiress. We share our joy over the happy resolution of Frog Lady's story, our fondness for alien pirate accents and our concern for the welfare of Imperial pilots with fanatical supervisors. There's also the small matter of Bo-Katan Kryze's first live-action appearance to discuss. Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork. If you have any questions for us or want to share your own thoughts on Rey, please email us at scavengershoard@gmail.com

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty discuss the following news: - First full trailer released for the Lego Star Wars Holiday Special - John Boyega shares insights into his frank conversation with Disney about his experience of working on Star Wars We then move into the main discussion, which focuses on the latest episode of 'The Mandalorian' - Chapter 10: The Passenger. We discuss the character progression of The Mandalorian himself, the delightful new baby Yoda content and the fantastic new heroine known only as 'Frog Lady'. Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork. If you have any questions for us or want to share your own thoughts on Rey, please email us at scavengershoard@gmail.com

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty discuss the following news: - John Boyega indicates he may be interested in returning to Star Wars - Intriguing reveals in Pablo Hidalgo's new book 'Fascinating Facts' (WINKIEEEEEE) - Excerpt from ESB-themed short story 'A Good Kiss' revealed ahead of the release of anniversary anthology. We then move into the main discussion, which focuses on the season two premiere of 'The Mandalorian'. We run through our highlights and critiques, with the discussion spanning everything from the peculiar rituals of Mandalorian culture to Rachael's surprising passion for banthas. At the start of the Mandalorian discussion, we direct people to a fundraiser organised on behalf of the Transgender Law Center. Please do support this fundraiser if you can! https://www.gofundme.com/f/trans-rights-are-human-rights-this-is-the-way Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork. If you have any questions for us or want to share your own thoughts on

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty discuss the following news: - New High Republic info from NYCC - New details on From a Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back - Kelly Marie Tran says she’s open to the possibility of returning as Rose Tico - Ewan McGregor teases new details of the Obi-Wan series We then move into the main topic, which is an in-depth discussion of James Kahn’s impressive novelisation of Return of the Jedi. We discuss the background to the novelisation, and the various ways in which it enhances and even improves upon the film. We read some of our favourite passages, finding ourselves befuddled by Vader’s weirdly puritanical hang-ups and impressed by the new depth leant to characters such as Luke and Leia. Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork. If you have any questions for us or want to share your own thoughts on Rey, please email us at scavengershoard@gmail.com

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty discuss the following news: - The first trailer for the second season of 'The Mandalorian' - 'The Mandalorian' wins big at the Emmys We then move into the main topic, which is an extended discussion of the Doctor Aphra audio drama written by Sarah Kuhn. We discuss our feelings about the format, the characterisations and the emotional aspects of the story. You might also hear us provide Lucasfilm with some suggestions for future territory that audio dramas could cover... Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork. If you have any questions for us or want to share your own thoughts on Rey, please email us at scavengershoard@gmail.com

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty discuss the following news: - John Boyega's GQ interview (we touch on this only briefly, as we are planning a full episode focused on the issues John raises) - The Mandalorian season 2 gets previewed by EW - Daisy Ridley reveals the behind-the-scenes turmoil surrounding the question of Rey's parentage. We then move into the main topic, which is an extended tribute to Rey. Specifically, we pay homage to the first female protagonist of a Star Wars film by sharing emails sent in by our listeners - we had a fantastic response to our request for contributions, and were incredibly touched by the messages our listeners sent in. We read out all the emails in full, and then add our own comments and reflections. Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork. If you have any questions for us or want to share your own thoughts on Rey, please email us at scavengershoard@gmail.com