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Exploring Hyperspace Lanes
by Adam Taylor and Josie May
Join Adam and Josie weekly as they break down all the books, shows, movies, and video games that encompass the Star Wars Universe.This podcast is not affiliated with Lucasfilm, The Walt Disney Company, or any of their affiliates or subsidiaries.
Episodes
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The Ninth Jedi Is Star Wars Without the Homework
How much Star Wars lore should you need to understand a new Star Wars story? With The Ninth Jedi, not much. Adam reviews the new Star Wars: Visions series and argues that its greatest strength is being almost completely unmoored from established continuity. Instead of relying on Skywalkers,...
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Everything Is Proceeding Exactly as Lucasfilm Has Foreseen
It's been two weeks since The Mandalorian and Grogu hit theaters, and the box office returns are in. Adam breaks down what a series-low opening, a brutal second-weekend drop, and a 10-million-dollar meme movie outpacing Star Wars actually mean for the future of Lucasfilm.
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The Mandalorian and Grogu: Our Verdict
Seven years after The Rise of Skywalker, Lucasfilm is back in theaters with Din Djarin and Grogu. The question isn't whether it's fun, it's whether fun is enough. On today's Exploring Hyperspace Lanes, Adam delivers his full review of The Mandalorian & Grogu, the film that has to carry the weight...
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092: Josie's Back (Again)
Josie returns so she joins Adam to discuss what predictions they made last year, where Star Wars could go in the future, the state of Romantasy, Maul: Shadow Lord, and The Mandalorian and Grogu!
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091: Maul: Shadow Lord Season Finale: "Strange Allies" & "The Dark Lord" Review
The Shadow Lord's first season comes to an end with "Strange Allies" and "The Dark Lord." Does the finale sticks the landing? On today's Exploring Hyperspace Lanes, we break down Maul's season-defining choices, what the Lawsons' fate means going forward, and what this finale sets up for Season 2.
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090: We Saw the First 20 Minutes of The Mandalorian & Grogu
We got an early look at the first 20 minutes of The Mandalorian & Grogu and we're breaking down everything we saw. Does the jump to the big screen feel like the right move for Din and Grogu? First impressions from the preview on today's Exploring Hyperspace Lanes.
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089: Maul: Shadow Lord Episodes 7 and 8
Adam discusses some flashbacks and why they may not have hit as well as they should have in Maul: Shadow Lord on Disney+.
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088: Maul: Shadow Lord Episodes 5 and 6
Adam discusses the game-changing 5th and 6th episodes of Maul: Shadow Lord on Disney+!
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087: Maul: Shadow Lord Episodes 3 and 4
The landscape has shifted on Janix in the third and fourth episodes of Maul: Shadow Lord on Disney+. Adam breaks down what's changed and what it could mean going forward.
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086: Maul: Shadow Lord Episodes 1 and 2
Adam discusses the first two episodes of Maul: Shadow Lord on Disney+!
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085: The Last Order
Adam discusses the new(-ish) book The Last Order and how it is indicative of a larger issue with the current Star Wars Expanded Universe.
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084: Lucasfilm Released The Official Trailer For The Mandalorian And Grogu
In a weird decision, Lucasfilm decided to buy a Super Bowl ad, and then release the new trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu a week later. Adam discusses why this is so baffling, especially when the second trailer seems to be hitting the right notes.
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083: Oh Great, Here's The Maul Trailer
Cool, it's been a while since we had an animated show set immediately after the fall of the Republic. Adam discusses why the new trailer for Maul: Shadow Lord.
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082: Setting The Table For Dave Filoni
It's official, for real this time, Kathleen Kennedy is stepping down as the head of Lucasfilm and Dave Filoni will be taking over creative operations at the studio. In an exit interview on the way out, Kennedy outlined some of what's on the table for their theatrical release slate. What could…
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081: It Is January 2026, Kathleen Kennedy Is Leaving Lucasfilm, And Dave Filoni Is Taking Over
A new report indicates, again, that Kathleen Kennedy will be leaving Lucasfilm and Dave Filoni will be taking over on the story side of the studio. I feel like we've been here before...
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080: The Original Movie Is Being Remastered For IMAX
For the first time in quite some time, the original Star Wars, as it originally ran theatrically in 1977, will return to theaters in 4K and upscaled to IMAX. Adam discusses who is mad about this and why.
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079: What Can Disney Learn From Star Wars Visions?
With the third volume of Star Wars Visions here, Adam discusses what Disney can learn from the success of the series on Disney+.
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078: Let's Talk About The Cancelled Ben Solo Movie
Adam discusses the news that Adam Driver and Steven Soderbergh pitched a Star Wars movie to Lucasfilm and Disney, only to be rejected by Disney. What could have been behind this?
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077: Rewatch - The Mandalorian Season 1 Episode 1
In prep for The Mandalorian and Grogu, Adam starts rewatching The Mandalorian on Disney+.
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076: Why I'm Optimistic About The Future Of Lucasfilm Publishing
Lucasfilm Publishing had a big panel at New York Comic Con over the weekend and Adam discusses why the two surprise announcements have him optimistic about the franchise's future.
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075: The Teaser For The Mandalorian And Grogu Is Here
Adam discusses the first teaser for The Mandalorian and Grogu and what the movie could be about based on what little information is given.
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074: Lucasfilm Publishing Comes To San Diego Comic Con
Lucasfilm Publishing came to play at San Diego Comic Con, so long as you like comics. Adam discusses the stagnation at play when it comes to the Star Wars brand.
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073: Tales of the Underworld
Adam finally gets around to discussing the third season of the Disney+ show about side characters in the Star Wars Universe: Tales of the Underworld!
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072: Adam's June 2025 State Of Star Wars
With little information on the horizon, Andor at an end, and The High Republic coming to a close, Adam looks ahead at what the future of Star Wars could hold.
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071: Could Dedra Return After Andor?
Adam discusses an underrated aspect of the finale of Andor and what it could mean for Heir to the Empire and the New Republic Era.
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070: Episode Discussion: Andor Season 2 Episodes 10, 11, and 12
Adam discusses the final batch of episodes and the ending of Andor on Disney+. Support the show by donating at ko-fi.com/MWPNews
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069: Episode Discussion: Andor Season 2 Episodes 7-9
Adam discusses the third batch of episodes from season 2 of Andor and what the show could potentially be missing.
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068: Episode Discussion: Andor Season 2 Episodes 4, 5, and 6
Adam discusses the second batch of episodes from season two of Andor and where the show could go in the last six episodes.
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The 2025 Road Map
Adam gives an update about some of the new things coming in 2025 across all four podcasts and at Youtube.com/@MWPNews If you want to support the show and help hit some of our goals for 2025, feel free to donate at ko-fi.com/mwpnews!
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067: Episode Discussion: Andor Season 2 Episodes 1-3
Adam discusses the first three episodes of the second season of Andor on Disney+.
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066: Star Wars: Starfighter Announced
Adam discusses the announcement of Star Wars: Starfighter at 2025's Star Wars Celebration.
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065: Reign of the Empire: The Mask of Fear
Adam discusses Alexander Freed's new book The Mask of Fear.
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064: A Correction
Adam and Josie discussed the potential implications of Kathleen Kennedy's retirement at length in episode 63. Well, it turns out she's not retiring now so Adam discusses that development and the announcement of what the next film shot after The Mandalorian and Grogu will be.
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063: The End of an Era
News broke today that Kathleen Kennedy would be stepping down from her role as the head of Lucasfilm by the end of the year so Adam and Josie discuss her legacy.
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062: Andor Season 1 Episodes 3 and 4 Rewatch
Adam discusses apolitical media and how Andor found success by leaning into its politics.
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061: An Explanation
Adam and Josie discuss where they've been, what they plan to do in the future, and revisit Star Wars: The Force Unleashed now that Josie has played it.
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060: Andor Season 1 Episode 2 Rewatch
Join in for a discussion of the second episode ofAndoron Disney+ as Adam rewatches the show before season two's debut.
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059: Breaking Bad (Star Wars Edition)
Josie is back to check in on her and Adam's predictions for 2024 and make new predictions for where Lucasfilm will go in 2025.
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058: Andor Season 1 Episode 1 Rewatch
With season 2 of Andor around the corner, join Adam for a rewatch of the first episode of season 1!
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057: Episode Discussion: Skeleton Crew Finale
Adam discusses the final episode of Skeleton Crew.
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056: Episode Discussion: Skeleton Crew Episode 7
Adam discusses the penultimate episode of Skeleton Crew on Disney+!
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055: Episode Discussion: Skeleton Crew Episode 6
Adam rings in the New Year with a brief discussion of the sixth episode of Skeleton Crew on Disney+.
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054: Episode Discussion: Skeleton Crew Episode 5
Adam discusses the fifth episode of Skeleton Crew on Disney+.
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053: Episode Discussion: Skeleton Crew Episode 4
Adam discusses the fourth episode of Skeleton Crew on Disney+!
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052: Episode Discussion: Skeleton Crew Episode 3
Adam discusses the third episode of Skeleton Crew on Disney+ and the potential implications on the Star Wars Universe.
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051: Episode Discussion: Skeleton Crew Episodes 1 and 2
Adam discusses the first two episodes of Skeleton Crew on Disney+.
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050: Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
(Originally Recorded On December 1st, 2016) After resolving the technical issues, Adam and Peter discuss Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, books, other movies they've bought, and toys.
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049: Has Lucasfilm Cracked The Code?
It's been a desert of news so Adam wonders if Lucasfilm has figured out how to counteract the negative press.
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048: What Animated Shows Would We Make?
Adam and Josie discuss tenth anniversary plans, the cancelation of The Acolyte, and what shows they would make if they were at Lucasfilm.
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047: The Acolyte Canceled
Could the cancelation of The Acolyte indicate that Disney has a wider perception issue to deal with? Adam discusses.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Join Adam and Josie weekly as they break down all the books, shows, movies, and video games that encompass the Star Wars Universe.This podcast is not affiliated with Lucasfilm, The Walt Disney Company, or any of their affiliates or subsidiaries.
HOSTED BY
Adam Taylor and Josie May
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Join Adam and Josie weekly as they break down all the books, shows, movies, and video games that encompass the Star Wars Universe.This podcast is not affiliated with Lucasfilm, The Walt Disney Company, or any of their affiliates or subsidiaries.
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