Jabba the Pod: A Podcast About Star Wars

Season 2 of The Mandalorian was so wizard, and our heroes are here to break it all down! Join Matt, Caitlin, and Brian as they discuss this insane episode, as well as say goodbye to Jeremy Bulloch, talk High Republic, and bid everyone farewell... for now. No one's ever really gone. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 19 December 2020

Karkin' kriff, the news is marching! Our heroes are reeling from the Star Wars reveals that took place during the "Disney Investor Call Holiday Special" and are also trying to discuss Chapter 15 of The Mandalorian. Join Caitlin, Matt, and Brian as they wallow in the goods and avoid death. Also, everyone who listens may or may not become a Jedi by the show's end. Maybe. Maybe not. Migs! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 11 December 2020

Ship go boom. Chapter 14 of The Mandalorian will change the way we look at the prequels forever and our heroes are on it. Join Matt, Caitlin, and Brian for a very long discussion about this episode, followed by a very sad announcement. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 4 December 2020

He has a name! Chapter 13 of The Mandalorian did not play around, and our heroes are still recovering! The Child has a name! A certain special someone has returned! Another name got dropped out of nowhere! HK droids! Brian, Caitlin, and Matt discuss all of this, plus more sniping about the Bridger Pamphlet and for whatever reason, more Williams Sonoma references. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 27 November 2020

Celebrate Life Day properly! Our heroes are recording at night, so welcome back to Spotckha Nights. Brian, Caitlin, and Matt discuss The LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special, then go for some Hug Watch, Captain's Corner, and Trade Negotiations. MmmBop is cooking a Nuna, it's a Life Day miracle!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 26 November 2020

Reunions! Plots! Vats! Cookies! Schools! Our heroes are talking all things Chapter 12 of The Mandalorian. Join Caitlin, Matt, and Brian as they steal some cookies, debut a brand new segment, and much more. Red-eyed death ferrets all around!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 20 November 2020

Hurry up, goldenrod! Anthony Daniels (C-3PO) joins our heroes (briefly) to discuss the LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special, The Mandalorian, and his Star Wars legacy. Brian, Caitlin, and Matt then proceed to have a merry festival of love for everyone's favorite protocol droid. Sorry Wires, but it's true. Dear oh dear! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 17 November 2020

Where do we even start with this one? Chapter 11 of The Mandalorian was kriffing insane, how's that? Our heroes can barely handle all of the big reveals and rumor confirmations let alone talk coherently about them, but here goes nothing! Join Brian, Caitlin, and Matt as they celebrate, scream, and ignore the constant warnings of Wires. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 13 November 2020

Do you speak frog? Chapter 10 of The Mandalorian was an enormous festival of weird, and our heroes are going through all of it. From Dr. Mandible, to Yoda Baby's possible murder spree, to Frog Lady, this was one for the books. Brian, Caitlin, and Matt revel in it as well as the new LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special trailer and so much more. Capes for Life Day! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 6 November 2020

Darth Synergy hard at work! Our heroes were excited for Season 2 of The Mandalorian, but were they prepared for a dragon-sized load of canon connections? They were not, yet here we are. Join Caitlin, Matt, and Brian for a western shuffle into Chapter 9 of The Mandalorian, as well as Yoda Baby merch news, The High Republic, Brian's Olyphant resentments, and more. Look out world, here comes Krayt Dragon! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 30 October 2020

Join our heroes (SYFY WIRE’s Brian Silliman, Caitlin Busch, and Matt Romano) for a celebratory visit to the world of Star Wars each and every week, where they’ll cover anything and everything going on in the galaxy far, far away. If you’re seeking the astonishingly positive twin suns of the Star Wars fandom, then the force is with you. You’re in for a karkin’ kriffload of fun, so subscribe today…it’s gonna be so wizard. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 23 October 2020

Spotchka fueled Mando mayhem! Our heroes are remembering Season 1 of The Mandalorian and looking to what may happen in Season 2. Join Brian, Matt, and Caitlin for a very Mando-menaced edition of Spotchka Nights. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 16 October 2020

The rewatch of Star Wars Rebels comes to an end! Our heroes discuss the final episodes as well as the series as a whole. Join Brian, Caitlin, and Matt as the Rebels journey ends and new possibilities begin. There's also talk about Star Wars: Squadrons, From a Certain Point of View News, Brian falling for the bait once again in Captain's Corner, and a fond farewell to our friend Bob the Purrgil. It's an insanely long episode that may be fighting or kissing, we're not sure. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 9 October 2020

The return of Mortis, Ahsoka, and possibly the craziest force experience you've ever had, all in two classic episodes of Star Wars Rebels! Our heroes discuss and celebrate Season 4's "Wolves and a Door" and "A World Between Worlds." Join Brian, Caitlin, and Matt as they delve into so many force mysteries, as well as talk of a trending Ezra, A Jedi You Will Be, and the release of Star Wars: Squadrons. Time to get liminal. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 2 October 2020

Kanan Jarrus, Jedi Knight! The journey of Caleb Dume comes full circle as the grand rewatch of Star Wars Rebels ramps up to it's conclusion. Our heroes discuss and celebrate "Jedi Night" and "DUME" while also pondering the practices of Doctor Ball and how to pronounce "depot." Join Brian, Caitlin, and Matt for all of this plus Mando Emmy news, Cassian Andor director changes, unexpected Fan Art, more betrayal from within, and so much more. The Adventures of Depot Krennic, solver of crimes, coming soon. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 25 September 2020

Many boats! Our heroes are in it now. Not only is Rukh on the loose in Season 4 of Star Wars Rebels, there's still more to discuss about the Season 2 trailer for The Mandalorian and a gorgeous short for Star Wars: Squadrons. Brian, Caitlin, and Matt get into all of this, plus comics news, and... just a lot of boat talk. It slaps, it bangs, who knows. May the Loth-wolves protect us. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 18 September 2020

Boats! Hooded mystery women! Space boxing! The trailer for season 2 of The Mandalorian is here, and our heroes are giving their first reactions. Matt is obsessed with a boat, Brian is happy there is so little actually shown, and Caitlin screamed about Yoda Baby covering up the pram. We all did, really. Join us! This is the way.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 15 September 2020

Mandos everywhere! Not only do our heroes have new photos and quotes about Season 2 of The Mandalorian to discuss, they also have arrived at the "Heroes of Mandalore" Star Wars Rebels two-parter! Join Brian, Caitlin, and Matt for talk of beskar, darksabers, baby carts that could potentially have whistling birds, Ezra's jetpack incompetence, and the redemption of Sabine. General Grievous uses HOW many lightsabers? You probably already know, but that gets covered too. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 11 September 2020

Our heroes bid farewell to Season 3 of Star Wars Rebels by focusing on the legendary episodes Twin Suns, and Zero Hour. Brian, Caitlin, and Matt talk Obi-Wan and Maul, Ezra being in the wrong storyline, Bendu storms, Hannibal Thrawn, and so much more. There's lots of news to cover too, both good and not so good. It's a long way to Alderaan. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 4 September 2020

Art attack! Tiya Sircar (Sabine Wren) of Star Wars Rebels visits to chat with Brian and Caitlin about her time on the series, Mandos, the Darksaber, and what could come next. She's a Ferrari, so all proper glory to Sabine of Clan Wren, House Vizsla! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 1 September 2020

Serious ethical questions, genocide, and a droid musical in the same group of episodes? What? Our heroes are back delving into the back half of Star Wars Rebels Season 3. Brian, Caitlin, and Matt are talking through all of the Klik Klak, Kallus, Mon Mothma, and Darksaber wonderment. Also? The greatest moment in Star Wars history, courtesy of AP-5. Strap in and get ready. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 28 August 2020

The great Vanessa Marshall, Hera Syndulla herself, visits the show to discuss Star Wars Rebels, The Clone Wars, her own fandom, and so much more. Here comes the General! Don't miss this one. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 25 August 2020

Our heroes are sorting through all of the Thrawns and Bendus in the first half of Star Wars Rebels, Season 3. Brian, Caitlin, and Matt discuss big changes, exciting developments, and then everything goes straight to Malachor when Matt creates an unsanctioned segment out of nowhere and claims to have found Count Dooku's actual pencil. Brian loses the will to live, and Caitlin enjoys the chaos. It's another longo one that you'll regret listening to. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 21 August 2020

Our heroes have recovered from their nightmare, and the rewatch of Star Wars Rebels continues! Caitlin, Matt, and Brian travel to Malachor to discuss the all-time classic episode, "Twilight of the Apprentice." Also, a new LEGO Life Day Special is happening, Captain Phasma is trending, and Brian is cursing. Malachor found! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 14 August 2020

It's a long day's journey into a spotchka nightmare. Our heroes are living like it's one big party planet while discussing the latter half of Star Wars Rebels Season 2. Brian, Caitlin, and Matt all slowly devolve into madness, and if you make it through the entire episode, you are entitled to money and an apology. Purrrrrrrrgilllll. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 11 August 2020

Crisis on the Starbinger! Our heroes lost power, and unfortunately for Caitlin, she's now stuck in an escape pod with Brian. They talk for 20 minutes and it's silly as kriff. Regular programming will be back next week, we're fine, we're all fine here, now, thank you. How are you? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 7 August 2020

Our heroes are back on rewatch patrol, but not before discussing the Mando's Emmy bounty! Brian, Caitlin, and Matt delve back into Season 2 of Star Wars Rebels (going from The Lost Commanders up and through Legacy), but also talk Star Wars Emmy noms, Darksaber quotes, comics news, and more. By the Moons of Gozgo, this is a big one. Too big? Maybe. Too silly? Probably. What you need? Likely not, but here it is anyway. Pirate Jedi! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 31 July 2020

Our heroes are devoting an entire episode to the masterful Star Wars Rebels experience known as "The Siege of Lothal." Kanan and Ezra are no match for Skyguy, and even Ahsoka has a troubling revelation. Brian, Caitlin, and Matt go through it all (despite some audio glitches), and they also get into some Lando rumors as well as how much money is necessary for certain people to wear a Minister Tua hat for an entire day. Merchandising! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 24 July 2020

Our heroes are lighting a fire across the galaxy with the second half of Star Wars Rebels Season 1. Who is Fulcrum? Is Azmorigan cool? What it is like hug a twi'lek? Brian, Caitlin, and Matt go into all of this, as well as talk through news of Star Wars: The Bad Batch and so much more. Yay or eh? Yay! CALRISTHIAAANN...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 17 July 2020

Our heroes are back, and ready for action! Brian, Caitlin, and Matt jump directly into all of the action of Star Wars Rebels, and attempt to discuss the first half of Season 1 in a single episode. Are they successful? No. Should you listen? Probably not, but listen anyway. Also on deck: Yoda Baby cereal, books books books, and an extended discussion about something called TokTak. Karabast!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 10 July 2020

Before the return of The Mandalorian, our heroes are diving deep into all four seasons of Star Wars Rebels. Join Brian, Caitlin, and Matt as they explore every episode, and also continue to discuss, celebrate, debate, and badly impersonate anything and everything in the galaxy far, far away.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 3 July 2020

They Disney Gallery is wrapping up its season of exploring The Mandalorian, so it is time for our heroes (Caitlin, Matt, and Brian) to wrap up their own season. They'll go through the last three episodes of the documentary, and also discuss a mynock nest full of news and rumors. They are closing out this season with a bang... but there will be another. And another after that. It will never end. Ever. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 19 June 2020

Brian, Caitlin, and Matt discuss the role that Star Wars can have in inspiring action and service, and what lessons can be applicable in real life. They also celebrate Ahmed Best, and his new show Jedi Temple Challenge. To make a donation, please visit https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ab_mn and be the spark.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 12 June 2020

Jabba the Pod will be taking a short pause to give space to important conversations around race and injustice in our country and in our communities. SYFY Wire stands firmly against oppression and racism be it in the upper ranks of our government, in our backyards, or around the dinner table.While we at SYFY Wire are working together to find a way to continue publishing content that engages audiences as well as empowers community members, we encourage all of our fans to join these important conversations to help build a more inclusive community.https://blacklivesmatter.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 5 June 2020

It's time to see exactly how they built the baby! Our heroes (Brian, Caitlin, and Matt) discuss the fifth episode of The Disney Gallery: Star Wars: The Mandalorian, and also get into Solo's social media moment and more. Build the baby and jump on Werner's magical train. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 29 May 2020

Prolific author E.K. Johnston stops by to talk with Brian Silliman about her work in Star Wars, including "Queen's Shadow", "Ahsoka", and the upcoming "Queen's Peril." Padme fans should get excited, as should anyone looking for insight about the canonicity of the Ahsoka novel. Will we plead our case to the Senate? We are brave, your highness.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 27 May 2020

We gotta get one of those! Our heroes (Brian, Caitlin, and Matt) desperately want a Volume after seeing one in action on The Disney Gallery. They're also celebrating 40 years of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back... as the search for Wires continues ever forward. They are not a committee! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 22 May 2020

Brian, Caitlin, and Matt discuss the third episode of The Disney Gallery, as well as two Mandalorian casting rumors.” Description: “Rumors rampant! Our heroes (Brian, Caitlin, and Matt) discuss new unconfirmed casting rumors for The Mandalorian, as well as the third episode of The Disney Gallery: Star Wars: The Mandalorian. Was Gina Carano blown away by Carl Weathers? Listen to find out.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 15 May 2020

Our heroes are back on the Starbinger, and are in need of inspiration. Thankfully for Brian, Caitlin, and Matt, The Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian is loaded with it! Join them as they discuss the first two installments of the documentary series, as well as the rest of the week's biggest Star Wars news. They're gonna Taika bout it all. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 8 May 2020

Back in the cantina, our heroes (Brian, Caitlin, and Matt) discuss the series finale of Star Wars: The Clone Wars before waiting for a reckoning of their own. The time has come for answers, and May the Fourth is the perfect day to get them. It's a farewell to The Clone Wars, a Disney Plus deluge, and the reveal of Jabba the Pod's own phantom menace! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 4 May 2020

Mysteries long kept in shadow begin to be revealed! Our heroes (Brian, Caitlin, and Matt) and breaking down the penultimate episode of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, as well as everything else going on in the galaxy far, far away. They may even attempt to return to the Starbinger, and begin to make things right... though it will be at great cost. Convoluted? Yes. Fun? Also yes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 1 May 2020

Our heroes (Brian, Caitlin, and Matt) discuss how Star Wars: The Clone Wars has officially caught up with Revenge of the Sith, and then they catch up with some destiny of their own. They're all phantom apprentices this week — and Rey Snootles is pulling the wires. Join them or die. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 24 April 2020

Minds blown! Our heroes (Brian, Caitlin, and Matt) can barely handle the start of the long-awaited Siege of Mandalore on Star Wars: The Clone Wars. Their minds are blown to the point that they can barely deal with Wires and his droid uprising in progress or anything else, but they will do their best. Sir yes sir!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 17 April 2020

Jedi revealed, Mandos revealed, a hoax revealed, and a droid uprising? It's almost too much for our heroes (Brian, Caitlin, and Matt) to handle. Join them as they discuss episode 7.8 of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, and deal with a potential new alliance between Wires and Rey Snootles. They can't run from themselves, as much as they would like to. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 10 April 2020

Our heroes (Caitlin, Matt, and Brian) discuss and celebrate the continuing action (and two surprising returns) in the latest episode of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, and also give a farewell to a Resistance leader, get their Tooka knowledge straight, and give updates all around. Insert some kind of joke about a "Jellicle Tooka" here. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 3 April 2020

An overload of hijinks! Our heroes (Caitlin, Matt, and Brian) barely hold it together while discussing Ahsoka's continuing mechanic life on the latest Star Wars: The Clone Wars. They also discuss the live-action Ahsoka rumors, more Mando casting news, comics, Kessel, shields, pears... everything. Make this Kessel run and listen up! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 27 March 2020

Hello there! James Arnold Taylor (Obi-Wan Kenobi, Plo Koon) of Star Wars: The Clone Wars joins Brian and Caitlin for a conversation you will not want to miss. From Season 7, to Satine, to what Obi-Wan's room looks like, to the upcoming Kenobi show, to all of the many voices Taylor performs, this is an uplifting bonus romp that definitely has the high ground. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 25 March 2020

Maul takes our heroes for a dark side jaunt! Sam Witwer (Maul on Clone Wars and Rebels, the Son on Clone Wars, Starklller, etc) drops by to get everyone excited about the Siege of Mandalore as well as to share his vast wisdom and knowledge. Sithaphus is here, and he’s not to be missed.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 23 March 2020

Snips returns! Our heroes (Caitlin, Matt, and Brian) are on lockdown, but they're still discussing the continuation of Ahsoka Tano's story in The Clone Wars, Episode 7.5. Things aren't going as Ahsoka thought they would, and they're not quite right in real life either... but the wars rage on anyway! We have more information on bonus interviews from this past week, as well as some teases for those still to come. The force is with us, the force is with you. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 20 March 2020

When you have a master, there must also be an apprentice! Ashley Eckstein, Ahsoks Tano herself, joins our heroes (Caitlin, Brian, and Matt) for a special bonus episode where she discusses her imminent Clone Wars return as well as the power of selflessness. Listen up Skyguy, Lady Tano speaks! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 19 March 2020