Episodes
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#343 | David W. Collins Interview
From the Galaxy Con St. Louis convention floor, we sat down with the luminous David W. Collins to talk about film score, sound design, his work on Maul Shadow Lord, and much more. Get bonus Thank the Maker content on Patreon Follow and message us on Instagram to get 15% off your first...
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#342 | From Kenner to the Black Series - The State of Star Wars Collecting
Star wars collecting is in an interesting place right now. Our resident toy collectors, Nick Ghanbarian and Mike Forester discuss the state of the hobby. Get bonus Thank the Maker content on Patreon Follow and message us on Instagram to get 15% off your first purchase at...
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#341 | Star Wars NYCC News Roundup
With so much new content on the horizon, New York Comic Con was the epicenter of the Star Wars universe. We break down all of the film, publishing and gaming news on offer. Get bonus Thank the Maker content on Patreon Follow and message us on Instagram to get 15% off your first purchase at...
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#340 | Star Wars Galactic Racer First Impression & Review
Now this is podracing! Here's our first takes on the game we are currently obsessed with. Featuring guest from our Patreon community: Kevin Dume Get bonus Thank the Maker content on Patreon Follow and message us on Instagram to get 15% off your first purchase at...
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#339 | Armor Party with KR Sabers
Of all the prop, sets, characters, art and image in the Star Wars universe; nothing is more iconic, magical and singularly Star Wars as the lightsaber. Our next guests have made this civilized weapon their life’s work. From micro measurements to metal machining, there is nothing that gets past...
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#338 | The ORD-AMENT Project 2026 - Live Project Launch
Let's launch the third edition of our semi-annual, Star Wars inspired charity initiative, THE ORD-AMENT PROJECT along with our friends at The Dad Batch Podcast Get bonus Thank the Maker content on Patreon Follow and message us on Instagram to get 15% off your first purchase at...
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#337 | Kayte Sabicer of Tippett Studio
Our good friend Kayte joins us to talk about her work on Mandalorian and Grogu, stop motion and the future of special effects. Follow KayteGet bonus Thank the Maker content on Patreon Follow and message us on Instagram to get 15% off your first purchase at...
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#336 | The Mandalorian and Grogu Watch Party / Commentary
We hosted a live watch party of "Star Wars: The Manadalorian and Grogu" exclusively for our Patrons. To follow along at home, play this audio along with the film on Disney+. Join us live for our next watch party by becoming a TTM Patron. Find us at: www.patreon.com/thankthemakerpod Follow and...
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#335 | We Visited The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art
From Grievous to Bansky, Cloud City to the Sistine Chapel, and Princess Leia to Frida Kahlo; the Lucas Museum truly has something interesting for everyone. We were fortunate enough to get a first look and we'll bring you along with what we found out. Featuring our good friend Gabe Estrada Follow...
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#334 | Scum & Villainy Rendezvous UPDATE! (ft. founder JC Reifenberg)
Ground has been broken and plans are well underway at the site of the upcoming Scum & Villainy Rendezvous in Burbank, CA. We're joined by owner JC Reifenberg for an update. Join the Scum & Villainy Rendezvous Founders Fleet! Follow Scum & Villainy Cantina Follow and message us on Instagram to…
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#333 | Armor Party with Jay Skwarlo
Our next guest is a dedicated Imperial aviator, and the preeminent expert on all things Twin Ion Engine. But to limit his experience to just the warbirds of the Empire would be as foolish as taking on a TIE Avenger in a T-16 Skyhopper. He’s been a flatland BMX freestyler, punk rocker, pro…
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#332 | D23 Recap & Ahsoka S2 Trailer Breakdown feat. Gabe Estrada
We're joined by our friend Gabe Estrada to recap all of the Star Wars announcements, news and merch launched at D23 including the teaser for Star Wars Starfighter, and then do a deep, exhuastive breakdown, frame by frame of the excellent teaser for Ahsoka Season 2. Follow GabesEmpire Follow and...
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#331 | Star Wars Gaming ft. Alex & Mollie of Star Wars Explained
We get some early reaction about the upcoming Star Wars: Zero Company and Star Wars: Galactic Racer along with Mollie and Alex's new Star Wars RPG campaign, "HYPERDICE" Follow Star Wars Explained & Hyperdice Follow and message us on Instagram to get 15% off your first purchase at...
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#330 | Armor Party with Max Frey of Regal Robot
Designer and Maker Max Frey of Regal Robot Our next guest has a range as wide as the galaxy. Maybe it's spiking a sylop in his basement sabacc den, outfitting and designing his next wardrobe, working alongside his talented team at Regal Robot, or reminiscing his days as a graphic designer for the...
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#329 | Eman Esfandi Interview
Actor, musician, athlete, freshly minted rock star and Ezra Bridger in the flesh Eman Esfandi, sits down with us for an unexpected conversation about finding and nurturing your passions, pursuing happiness, and finding that fate can guide us along the way. Follow Eman Esfandi Follow and message…
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#328 | Is Star Wars No Longer Epic?
With the popularity and success of practical and on-location centric productions like The Odyssey and Project Hail Mary, does Star Wars still have the epic appeal that it once did? Follow and message us on Instagram to get 15% off your first purchase at...
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#327 | San Diego Comic Con 2026 Star Wars Preview
We're on the precipice of the biggest gathering of genre media fans of 2026. Where does Star Wars fit in this year? Follow and message us on Instagram to get 15% off your first purchase at rsvlts.com! Follow TTM on social media:...
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#326 | Morgan Elsbeth! - Diana Lee Inosanto Interview - Collective Con 2026
Actor, martial arts expert, accomplished stunt coordinator, and Nightsister Diana Lee Inosanto, sits down with us at Collective Con 2026 to talk about her role in The Mandalorian, Tales, and Ahsoka, her love of music, and the future of Star Wars storytelling. Follow and message us on Instagram to...
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#325 | Armor Party with Vincent Rondia of Keep Trooping
Keeptrooping.com founder and CEO Vincent Rondia. Our next guest is a lifelong Star Wars fan and accomplished costume builder with over 50 approved Legion costumes to date. He’s helped thousands of fans bring their favorite characters to life while building a global community centered on...
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#324 | Spielberg Directing Star Wars? What Could Have Been
We are riding high off of the vibes from Steven Spielberg's latest film "Disclosure Day." But did you know that George Lucas allegedly offered his good friend Steven the director role for two different Star Wars fims? Follow and message us on Instagram to get 15% off your first purchase at...
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#323 | Armor Party with Gio Kendall
Star Wars wardrobe and costumer Gio Kendall. Our first guest to kick off the new edition of Armor Party may be one of our most spirited yet. With humble beginnings working with Mickey Mouse all the way to waters of Mandalore, she has ascended the ranks of different productions like Foundation,...
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#322 - The Mandalorian and Grogu | Deep Dive
We take a deep dive into the magic, myth and minutiae of The Mandalorian and Grogu. Follow and message us on Instagram to get 15% off your first purchase at rsvlts.com! Follow TTM on social media:...
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#321 - From Fan to X-Wing Pilot (ft. Paul Sun-Hyung Lee)
In celebration of Carson Teva's big screen debut in The Mandalorian and Grogu, let's take a listen back to award-winning actor and fan-favorite Paul Sun-Hyung Lee's story of a life-long dream realized as a New Republic Pilot. This is a classic episode of ARMOR PARTY. Follow and message us on...
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#320 - THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU First Impressions
(SPOILERS!) The good, the bad and the stinky! Our first takes on Star Wars' first theatrical project in seven years. Follow and message us on Instagram to get 15% off your first purchase at rsvlts.com! Follow TTM on social media:...
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#319 - We were at THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU World Premiere!
Let's talk all things hype and excitement for The Mandalorian and Grogu with interviews live from the red carpet premiere. Featuring our friends: Will and Grayson of Determined Focus Podcast Jake "Pizzabeard" Holland Nick "Codename Fulcrum" Williams Mollie and Alex of Star Wars Explained Follow…
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#318 - Maul Shadow Lord SEASON ONE WRAP UP
Our final thoughts on the phenomenal first season of Star Wars: Maul Shadow Lord Follow and message us on Instagram to get 15% off your first purchase at rsvlts.com! Follow TTM on social media:...
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#317 - Maul Shadow Lord Chapters 9 & 10 REVIEW
Let's break down the epic finale of Star Wars: Maul Shadow Lord Follow and message us on Instagram to get 15% off your first purchase at rsvlts.com! Follow TTM on social media:...
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#316 - Maul Shadow Lord Chapters 7 & 8 REVIEW
Let's break down chapters seven and eight of Star Wars: Maul Shadow Lord Follow and message us on Instagram to get 15% off your first purchase at rsvlts.com! Follow TTM on social media:...
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#315 - Maul Shadow Lord Chapters 5 & 6 REVIEW
Let's break down chapters five and six of Star Wars: Maul Shadow Lord Follow and message us on Instagram to get 15% off your first purchase at rsvlts.com! Follow TTM on social media:...
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#314 - Maul Shadow Lord Chapters 3 & 4 REVIEW
Let's break down chapters three and four of Star Wars: Maul Shadow Lord featuring the return of TTM founder, William Ryan Key of Yellowcard! Follow and message us on Instagram to get 15% off your first purchase at rsvlts.com! Follow TTM on social media:...
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#313 - Maul Shadow Lord Chapters 1 & 2 REVIEW
Let's break down the phenomenal series premiere of Star Wars: Maul Shadow Lord Follow and message us on Instagram to get 15% off your first purchase at rsvlts.com! Follow TTM on social media:...
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#312 - Shin Hati and Marrok! - Ivanna Sakhno and Paul Darnell Interviews - Collective Con 2026
Paul Darnell, the man under the mask of the Inquisitor, Marrok, sits down with us at Collective Con 2026 to talk about his role in Ahsoka, stunt work, and what could be in store for the mysterious First Brother in future Star Wars stories. Then, Ivanna Sakhno—Shin Hati herself—joins us to talk...
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#311 - The Road to MAUL SHADOW LORD Pt. 2 (ft. Will Diamond of The Determined Focus Podcast)
Let's break down a key set of stories to get you primed for the eagerly anticipated new animated series MAUL SHADOW LORD. We have a list spanning everything from The Phantom Menace to Rebels that we'll recap over two weeks. In part Two, we tackle The Clone Wars Season 7, Star Wars: Rebels and…
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#310 - The Road to MAUL SHADOW LORD Pt. 1
Let's break down a key set of stories to get you primed for the eagerly anticipated new animated series MAUL SHADOW LORD. We have a list spanning everything from The Phantom Menace to Rebels that we'll recap over two weeks. In part One, we go from The Phantom Menace to The Clone Wars season 4....
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#309 - Fresh insight from Kathleen Kennedy on the Lucasfilm Handoff
We dissect a new article from Variety about Kathleen Kennedy where she gives some new insights about the Lucasfilm handoff, AI boundaries and some fresh news about The Mandalorian and Grogu. For our chat about film marketing, check out: thequorum.com Follow and message us on Instagram to get 15%...
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#308 - Space Dive 2026: Faster & More Intense!
We're joined by the creative team behind the immersive Outer Rim cantina experience, SPACE DIVE, to talk about conceptualizing and building the annual event along with some previews for what to expect in 2026. For more info, please check out SPACE DIVE Follow and message us on Instagram to get…
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#307 - The Political Reality of Andor (ft. Andrea Jones-Rooy)
Tony Gilroy created one of the most vivid, realistic and vital analogues of our political reality in "ANDOR: A Star Wars Story." We're joined by political scientist, stand-up comedian and host of the "Behind the Data" podcast Andrea Jones-Rooy for a candid conversation about the intersection of...
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#306 - The Mandalorian and Grogu Trailer Breakdown
We are so back! Star Wars is headed back to the big screen and we've got a trailer for it. Let's break down the official trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu. Follow and message us on Instagram to get 15% off your first purchase at rsvlts.com! Follow TTM on social media:...
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#305 - SABER: A Documentary.
SABER is a feature-length documentary that follows a passionate group of LED saber combat athletes as they train for the Saber Legion World Championships in Las Vegas. But this isn’t just a story about competition or fandoms, it’s about the power of shared passions to bring people together. For...
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#304 - Where Star Wars Goes Next (ft. The Resistance Broadcast)
We're joined by Lacey and John from The Resistance Broadcast as we throw responsible speculation to the wind and try to prognosticate about all of the upcoming Star Wars projects with wild abandon. Follow Lacey Gilleran Follow John Hoey Follow and message us on Instagram to get 15% off your first...
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Star Wars Fantasy Draft 2022 (Replay)
A few of us are sick this week, so please accept this classic episode. It's the 2nd annual Thank The Maker Star Wars Fantasy draft! Lines will be drawn. Characters will be chosen. Teams will be assembled. Who will win? Difficult to see. Always in motion is the future. Follow and message us on...
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#303 - The Star Wars Land That Never Was (ft. Mark Brickey)
Once upon a time, Walt Disney Imagineeering conceived an entire land based on the IP of Lucasfilm Ltd., including the most ambitious Star Wars attraction they ever conceived. Mark Brickey of the "Hey Brickey!" channel joins us to talk about what could have been. Follow Brickey Follow and message…
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#302 - Big Changes Coming To Galaxy's Edge (ft. Brooke McDonald)
From Kylo to Vader and from Rey to Luke, Galaxy’s Edge at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, CA will undergo its most significant evolution since opening in May 2019 by unlocking the land’s carefully controlled timeline, and dismantling the sequel-era boundaries that limited Batuu and its...
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#301 - The Year in Star Wars 2025
Let's take a look back on all of the major Star Wars shows, publications and games in 2025, discuss some of our favorites and take a peek at what 2026 has to offer. Follow and message us on Instagram to get 15% off your first purchase at rsvlts.com! Follow TTM on social media:...
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The Force Awakens Watch Party
At long last, our first watch party! In celebration of a decade of The Force Awakens, Adam, Ryan, Mike and Jason sat down with our Patrons for a viewing of one of our absolute favorite Star Wars films. This version is without film audio so you can sync it up with your own Disney Plus player and...
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#300 - 10 Years of The Force Awakens (ft. Greg Grunberg)
In celebration of a decade of The Force Awakens and 300 episodes of Thank The Maker, we welcome accomplished actor, philanthropist, musician and Resistance Pilot Snap Wexley himself, Greg Grunberg to the show. Please enjoy truly one of the best times we've had recording this program in the past 5...
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#299 - Revisiting The Force Awakens 10 Years Later (ft. Robbie Fox)
The bombastic, emotional and nostalgic first entry to the Sequel Trilogy, Star Wars: The Force Awakens is officially a decade old!We speak about the cultural impact, most lasting moments and our personal relationships with this wonderful film with Robbie Fox, host of "My Mom's Basement" podcast....
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#298 - The Next Scum & Villainy Cantina (ft. J.C. Reifenberg)
A beloved, immersive sci-fi cantina experience is now primed for a galactic expansion. We speak to our friend and owner of Scum & Villainy Cantina about the new upcoming location and the captivating experience that awaits at Scum & Villainy: Rendezvous! Join the fleet and back the Rendezvous HERE...
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#297 - The Mandalorian and Grogu Synopsis and Starfighter updates from Shawn Levy
The Mandalorian and Grogu Gets A New Plot Synopsis & Fresh Insights About Starfighter. Let's break it down with clips from Sean Levy and Mia Goth. Follow and message us on Instagram to get 20% off your first purchase at rsvlts.com! Follow TTM on social media:...
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#296 - 2025 Thanksgiving Episode
What Star Wars stuff were we thankful for this year? Follow and message us on Instagram to get 20% off your first purchase at rsvlts.com! Follow TTM on social media: thankthemakerpod.com Donate to "WHAT CHOICE? - Star Wars Fans For Abortion Access" at...