Jammed Transmissions: A Star Wars Podcast

Episode 187 is live! In his first interview since the release of The Art of Andor, author Phil Szostak stopped by to talk about the process behind creating a book like this, finding fun in the more bleak elements of the show and which of the characters might show up at an alternative rock festival. We had a great time and I hope you enjoy this conversation! Order The Art of Andor hereAll the goods are at www.jammedtransmissions.comAnd check out our Fourth Wall shop here Please rate/review/share the episode!

The Reign of the Empire trilogy continues with Edge of the Abyss available Sept 15 from author Rebecca Roanhorse. Here are my mainly spoiler free thoughts. Order Edge of the Abyss here All the goods are at www.jammedtransmissions.com Check out our Fourth Wall shop here Please rate/review/share the episode!

Episode 186 is live! D23 is in the rear view mirror and we got our first look at the second season of Ahsoka, a peak at Starfighter plus more! All the goods are at www.jammedtransmissions.comPlease rate/review/share the episode!

Episode 185 is live! Let's talk about the final four episodes of The Ninth Jedi, but first a wild new comic crossover is coming and D23 is upon us! All the goods are at www.jammedtransmissions.comPlease rate/review/share the episode!

Episode 184 is live! Let's talk about the first four episodes of The Ninth Jedi! All the goods are at www.jammedtransmissions.com Please rate/review/share the episode!

Episode 183 is live! Just a brief recap of some of the publishing panels at SDCC. Check out Ewoks Are Better Than Hobbits here All the goods are at www.jammedtransmissions.comPlease rate/review/share the episode! Go listen to Glen Hansard RIP

Eyes Like Stars, a new Star Wars romance novel, is out this week! Here are my spoiler free thoughts. Pick it up wherever you buy your books! All the goods are at www.jammedtransmissions.comPlease rate/review/share the episode! Art by Ombretta Tavano

Star Wars: Legacy from author Madeleine Roux hits shelves on July 28th!Here are my mainly spoiler free thoughts on the book. Pre-order your copy here All the goods are at www.jammedtransmissions.comPlease rate/review/share the episode!

Episode 182 is live! SDCC is right around the corner and Shawn and Rik are talking panels and what publishing announcements we might get. Plus, rumors abound in the lead-up to Starfighter and animation. Plus we take a good look at the trailer for The Ninth Jedi limited series. All the goods are at www.jammedtransmissions.comAnd our Fourth Wall shopPlease rate/review/share the episode!

The Art of Andor is an absolute feast and a book you should definitely seek out. The concepts, costumes, sets designs and aesthetic language of Andor is breathtaking and Phil Szostak's narrative around the production of the show is highly detailed and informative. The Art of Andor is available now! All the goods are at www.jammedtransmissions.comArt by Emma Scott and Andrei RaibovitchevPlease rate/review/share the episode!

Episode 181 is live! We're joined by Alden Diaz of Ahch-To Radio, Casterly Talk, and Anytime w/ Ken & Alden. We're talking all about the latest news and take a deeper look at the state of Lucasfilm, the perspective of creators and Din's legacy through Grogu. Follow Alden @ThatAldenDiaz on Bluesky and Instagram All the goods are at www.jammedtransmissions.comPlease rate/review/share the episode!

Episode 180 is live! The Mandalorian and Grogu is here and we're talking all about it with Gus from Triad of the Force! Follow them everywhere @triadoftheforceAll the goods are at www.jammedtransmissions.comPlease rate/review/share the episode!

Episode 179 is live! Shawn and Rik are catching up on a touch of news, celebrate The Maker's birthday and speculate wildly about The Mandalorian and Grogu which is ONE WEEK AWAY! All the goods are at www.jammedtransmissions.comPlease rate/review/share the episode!

Episode 178 is live! Star Wars Day is upon us! Shawn and I discuss the day, talk a touch of news, break down the epic finale episodes of Maul: Shadow Lord and mentally prep for Celebration tickets! Plus the Mandalorian and Grogu fan event (Spoiler free!) All the goods are at www.jammedtransmissions.comPlease rate/review/share the episode!

I can admit when I'm wrong. Let's talk about the final two episodes of season one of Maul: Shadow Lord All the goods are at www.jammedtransmissions.com Please rate/review/share the episode!

Episode 177 is live! Shawn and I are talking all about the latest in Mandalorian and Grogu including the upcoming IMAX fan event, new video games, our first look at next year's Celebration merch and we're breaking down the latest episodes of Maul: Shadow Lord! All the goods are at www.jammedtransmissions.com Please rate/review/share the episode!

Deeper and deeper we go. Let's talk about the latest episodes of Maul: Shadow Lord All the goods are at www.jammedtransmissions.com including our newest Mando inspired shirt! Please rate/review/share the episode!

Episode 176 is live! This week, Shawn and I are talking about Celebration 2027 & the final trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu. Plus we're breaking down the latest episodes of Maul: Shadow Lord! Let's help get some kids to the movies! Donate to Reel Outreach here All the goods are at www.jammedtransmissions.comPlease rate/review/share the episode!

Maul: Shadow Lord continues to deliver. Let's talk about it! All the goods are at www.jammedtransmissions.comPlease rate/review/share the episode!

Episode 175 is live! Shawn and I are discussing chapters 3 & 4 of Maul: Shadow Lord! Check out our Fourth Wall shop! All the goods are at www.jammedtransmissions.comPlease rate/review/share the episode!

Let's talk quickly about chapters 3 and 4 of Maul: Shadow Lord All the goods are at www.jammedtransmissions.comPlease rate/review/share the episode!

Episode 174 is live! Shawn and I have a lot of catching up to do! We're talking Mando and Grogu, the first two episodes of Maul: Shadow Lord and a little talk about Project: Hail Mary and Daredevil: Born Again. Check out @jammedtransmissions.com on Bluesky for our Low Red Moon giveaway! All the goods are at www.jammedtransmissions.comPlease rate/review/share the episode!

Maul: Shadow Lord is finally here! Let's get into the story, the meaning and my takeaway from the first two episodes of season one! All the goods are at www.jammedtransmissions.comPlease rate/review/share the episode!

Episode 173 is live! I'm flying solo this week and there's a lot to discuss. From the Maul trailer to our first real look at Zero Company! Thanks for sticking around, friends! All the goods are at www.jammedtransmissions.comPlease rate/review/share the episode!

What makes General Grievous who he is? What defines the evil beneath the armor?Hyperspace Stories: Grievous from Michael Moreci and artist Caio Filipe explores what it's like to live in the sphere of such an unknownable and seemingly unstoppable villain. Hyperspace Stories: Grievous is available now wherever you buy books. Art by Michael Cho All the goods are at www.jammedtransmissions.comPlease rate/review/share the episode!

Episode 172 is live! Shawn and I are talking about the initial Empire articles for The Mandalorian and Grogu, the slightest of updates on the KOTOR remake, a bunch of publishing news and look back at an absolutely insane SW giveaway from 1977!Plus we announce our own giveaway right at the end! All the goods are at www.jammedtransmissions.comShow art photo by Robert Ashcroft Please rate/review/share the episode!

The trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu is here! Shawn and I are breaking it down! But is it cute? All the goods are at www.jammedtransmissions.comPlease rate/review/share the episode!

Episode 171 is live! Shawn and I are back talking about the initial rollout of Mandalorian & Grogu merch and the beginning of promotional cycle for the movie. Plus we got a new look at Galactic Racer and get into some recent rumors All the goods are at www.jammedtransmissions.comPlease rate/review/share the episode!

Episode 170 is live! We're back to discuss the Big TV Spot released for The Mandalorian and Grogu and try to figure out just what is going on with modern IP marketing. Fair warning: we get spicy All the goods are at www.jammedtransmissions.com⁠ including our new merch! Please rate/review/share the episode!

Episode 169 is live! The first book of 2026 is here. Star Wars Outlaws: Low Red Moon offers a fascinating look at what it takes to overcome the past and build toward a future, but in the seedy underworld of the SW galaxy. Join me in this conversation with author, Mike Chen, as we take a look back what inspires him, what guides these characters and what our own pasts say about our creative endeavors. Keep up with Mike Chen everywhere @mikechenwriter and on his website And pick up Low Red Moon wherever you get your books! Stand With MinnesotaRun For SomethingAll the goods are at www.jammedtransmissions.com

The first book review of 2026 is here! Mike Chen's Star Wars Outlaws: Low Red Moon will be available Feb 3rd. Here's my spoiler free review. Preorder it here! All the goods including a link to our brand new Fourth Wall shop are at www.jammedtransmissions.comCover art by Matt Taylor Please rate/review/share the episode!

Episode 168 is live! It's out first episode of 2026 and it's a doozy! Shawn and I are talking about the big changes at Galaxy's Edge AND the major announcement that Dave Filoni and Lynwenn Brennan are replacing Kathleen Kennedy as Co-presidents of Lucasfilm. Plus a few other bits from the last few weeks. All the goods including a link to our new Fourth Wall shop are at www.jammedtransmissions.comPlease rate/review/share the episode! Help our little podcast grow!

The final episode of 2025 is live! I'm flying solo for this mini episode. Thank you all for a great year of Star Wars! All the goods are at www.jammedtransmissions.comPlease rate/review/share the episode! Art by Logan Crist

Episode 166 is live! Special guest King Tom Chansky dropped by to help me recap all the big book releases of the year! Plus some hard hitting video game news. Follow King Tom on Bluesky All the goods are at www.jammedtransmissions.comPlease rate/review/share the episode!

Episode 165 is live! Shawn and I are back speculating a little on the latest news and we take a look back at the year that was. All the goods including our new Fourth Wall shop are at www.jammedtransmissions.com Please rate/review/share the episode!

Episode 164 is live! This week good friend, Tim, from the amazing Nerd Room podcast stopped by to catch up on a lot of news and what Star Wars marketing is getting right and wrong. Go listen to The Nerd Room with Tim & Ian! All the goods are at www.jammedtransmissions.com Please rate/review/share the episode!

I love a good manga and Star Wars: Path of the Lightsaber from Kenny Ruiz is no exception! Check it out here or wherever you get your books! Art by Kenny Ruiz All the goods are at www.jammedtransmissions.comPlease rate/review/share the episode!

Episode 163 is live! Shawn and I are talking all about Star Wars Visions Vol 3. Please rate/review/share the episode!

Star Wars: Master of Evil from Adam Christopher will be available November 11th. Here's my spoiler free review! (Goth is a colonel! Apologies to Adam Christopher)Order it here All the goods are at www.jammedtransmissions.comPlease rate/review/share the episode! Art by Simon Goinard

Episode 162 is live! This week, Shawn and I are catching up with the book reveals from NYCC, a future book with Genndy Tartakovsky, we say goodbye to a legend, and get way into the weeds concerning the Ben Solo movie that may never see the light of day.⁠Read about Genndy here:https://www.polygon.com/star-wars-clone-wars-creator-never-got-a-call-to-work-on-visions/All the goods are at www.jammedtransmissions.comMeebur lives Please rate/review/share the episode!

An exploration of Finn and Jannah, FN 2187 & 1719, respectively makes up the story of Kwame Mbalia's The Last Order available now wherever you buy books. Order it hereAll the goods are at www.jammedtransmissions.comPlease rate/review/share the episode! Art by Kim Thompson

Cavan Scott's new Audible Original, The Jaws of Jakku, is available now! Check out my spoiler free review Listen to The Jaws of Jakku here Art by Jake Bartok

Episode 161 is live! And from here on out, Shawn, will be our new regular co-host! Fair warning....we get real for a minute.Then....We have two new trailers to talk about. The Mandalorian & Grogu and Visions Vol 3 plus Shawn took a little trip to Lucasfilm HQ to help Rebuild The Galaxy! Plus a little book talk, some small news nuggets and our thoughts on the finale of Alien: Earth! Keep up with Shawn here All the goods are at www.jammedtransmissions.comPlease rate/review/share the episode!

Episode 160 is live! Shawn is back to help me break down the happenings of the last few weeks Lego, John Boyega in Spaceballs?, the directors of Ahsoka s2, a KOTOR leak, the Mark Hamill Renaissance and the gnarly tension of Alien: Earth Keep up with Shawn here All the goods are at www.jammedtransmissions.comPlease rate/review/share the episode!

Episode 159 is live! I'm joined by good friend, Shawn Hoffman, and we're talking about all the stuff we missed this summer plus the newly released cast of Star Wars: Starfighter! As a capper we get into a few non-SW things as well. Keep up with Shawn here All the goods are at www.jammedtransmissions.comPhoto by Ed Miller Intro by Pete

The world of The Acolyte gets a little bit bigger in Tessa Gratton's The Crystal Crown. Here's my spolier free review!Pick up the book hereAll the goods are at www.jammedtransmissions.com Please rate/review/share the episode!

The Bad Batch returns in this thrilling new novel from writer Lamar Giles! Sanctuary is out August 5th. Here's my spoiler free review. Preorder the book here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/761124/star-wars-sanctuary-a-bad-batch-novel-by-lamar-giles/All the goods are at www.jammedtransmissions.com/

Episode 158 is live! I'm joined by historian and author, Dr Chris Kempshall, to discuss his book The Rise and Fall of the Galactic Empire! It's a conversation a year in the making! Keep up with Dr Kempshall's work here: https://chriskempshall.com/All the goods are at www.jammedtransmissions.com/Follow Rik @cadbanesbounty.bsky.social Follow the show @jammedtransmissions.com on Bluesky Into by Pete Please rate/review/share the episode!

The High Republic initiative is coming to its conclusion and it's been one hell of a ride. Here's my spoiler free thoughts on Charles Soule's Trials of the Jedi Preorder the book here:https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/734822/star-wars-trials-of-the-jedi-the-high-republic-by-charles-soule/All the goods are at www.jammedtransmissions.com/Art by Grant Griffin Please rate/review/share the episode!

Episode 157 is live! Andor is in the rear view mirror. Alden Diaz and I get deep in the weeds discussing the entirety of the series, look in depth at the characters and themes and pose the one question (repeatedly) that the Rebellion needs answered. This is a marathon episode and a huge thanks to Alden for riding this one out with me. Follow Alden on Bluesky @thataldendiaz.bsky.social & on Instagram @ThatAldenDiaz. Intro theme by Pete with additions by me and the Andor team. Please rate/review/share the episode! All the goods are at www.jammedtransmissions.com/