The Black Squadron: A Star Wars Podcast

This episode we talk all about the Leadership change at Lucasfilm, Batuu West updates and all the Star Wars News!Follow us on Instagram! The Black Squadron (@blacksqdrnpod) • Instagram photos and videos

We. Are. BACK. 🚀New segments!New host!New STAR WARS!In this episode of the BSP BP, Darth Mari and Tom dive into the Star Wars in 2026 lineup! Movies, books, comics, and games!Follow us on IG and smash that like & subscribe.Instagram:The Black Squadron (@blacksqdrnpod) • Instagram photos and videos*Disclaimer: we recorded this in December, and some release dates may have changed

Darth Mari and BP talk Celebration, Star Wars Toys, and MAUL!Follow us on Instagram!⁠https://www.instagram.com/blacksqdrnpod/⁠Join our Discord Community to join the Squadron!⁠https://discord.gg/d2WU755ntg

This episode the Squadron talks Skeleton Crew, Star Wars rumors and news! Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/blacksqdrnpod/ Join our Discord Community to join the Squadron! https://discord.gg/d2WU755ntg

This is episode was transmitted directly from Mandalore! BP is joined by three Mandalorians, Zach, Chase, and Nick from The Rogues of Mandalore. We talk Rogues, building armor, and insights from us four Makers! Chase: https://www.instagram.com/womprat_mando/ Nick: https://www.instagram.com/discountmando/ Zack: https:https://www.instagram.com/dadtooin3d/

We are back with some Star Wars talk!

D23 has once again come and gone and with it comes a whole bunch of new reveals and announcements. Join the squadron this week as we recap all of the Star Wars news from D23, including highlights from the Disney Entertainment Panel, some new updates to Smuggler's Run that were announced, and some of the exclusive D23 Star Wars merch. We also discuss the brand new teaser trailer for Skeleton Crew, the D23 exclusive footage for Andor Season 2, and the exclusive footage for The Mandalorian and Grogu. Whether you're a new pilot joining our ranks for the first time, or a seasoned veteran, thanks for listening and remember the force will be with you, always. To continue the conversation with us, visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Black Squadron Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can also connect with us on social media: X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@BlackSQDRNPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@BlackSQDRNPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Black Squadron Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Send us your thoughts on this week's episode; we love to hear from you all.

San Diego Comic Con has once again come and gone and with it comes a whole bunch of new reveals and announcements. Join the squadron this week as we recap all of the Star Wars news from San Diego Comic Con, including highlights from the Lucasfilm Publishing Panel and our favorite reveals from the Star Wars Hasbro panel. We also touch a bit on the future of The Mandalorian and Grogu and the impact the Avengers Doomsday announcement may have on the release date of the upcoming Star Wars film. With both movies currently slated for a May 2026 release, we speculate on whether or not Star Wars may get pushed in order to maximize it's chances for box office success. Whether you're a new pilot joining our ranks for the first time, or a seasoned veteran, thanks for listening and remember the force will be with you, always. To continue the conversation with us, visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Black Squadron Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can also connect with us on social media: X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@BlackSQDRNPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@BlackSQDRNPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Black Squadron Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Send us your thoughts on this week's episode; we love to hear from you all.

The Acolyte has officially ended and given us some of the most compelling storytelling that we've seen in Star Wars. Join us this week as we dive into everything from the first season of the hit Disney+ series. Joining the squadron this week to help dive into everything related to The Acolyte is a very special guest. The musical director and guitarist for the Bret Michaels Band, entrepreneur, and massive Star Wars fan, Pete Evick. Pete shares his journey as a Star Wars fan with us, starting with his early days and seeing the original trilogy in theaters to talking about how his views on Star Wars have changed and matured as he's grown older with the beloved franchise. We really had a ton of fun learning more about Pete's relationship with Star Wars and hearing his thoughts on The Acolyte, including his favorite episodes, stand out performances, and what he hopes to see in a second season. Whether you're a new pilot joining our ranks for the first time, or a seasoned veteran, thanks for listening and remember the force will be with you, always. To continue the conversation with us, visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Black Squadron Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can also connect with us on social media: X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@BlackSQDRNPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@BlackSQDRNPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Black Squadron Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you would like to connect with Pete, you can find him on the following platforms: Facebook: Official Pete Evick Instagram: @pete_evick Send us your thoughts on this week's episode; we love to hear from you all.

Episode 8 of The Acolyte gave us one epic finale to the season and had the entire squadron on the edge of our seats the whole episode. Join us as we breakdown everything from episode 8 of the hit Disney+ series The Acolyte. From the first live-action kyber crystal bleeding to the appearances of some legendary Star Wars characters, we dive into what we absolutely loved about this episode, share moments that really stood out, and discuss every little detail that we noticed. Whether you're a new pilot joining our ranks for the first time, or a seasoned veteran, thanks for listening and remember the force will be with you, always. To continue the conversation with us, visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Black Squadron Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can also connect with us on social media: X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@BlackSQDRNPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@BlackSQDRNPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Black Squadron Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Send us your thoughts on this week's episode; we love to hear from you all.

Episode 7 of The Acolyte once again traveled back to the past and gave us another view of the events on Brendok. Join us as we breakdown everything from episode 7 of the hit Disney+ series The Acolyte. We dive into what we absolutely loved about this episode, share moments that really stood out, and discuss every little detail that we noticed. Whether you're a new pilot joining our ranks for the first time, or a seasoned veteran, thanks for listening and remember the force will be with you, always. To continue the conversation with us, visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Black Squadron Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can also connect with us on social media: Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@BlackSQDRNPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@BlackSQDRNPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Black Squadron Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Send us your thoughts on this week's episode; we love to hear from you all.

Episode 6 of The Acolyte dove into the motivations of Qimir and really made all of us begin to question just who is on the right side of the force. Join us as we breakdown everything from episode 6 of the hit Disney+ series The Acolyte. We dive into what we absolutely loved about this episode, share moments that really stood out, and discuss every little detail that we noticed. If you're a fan of the The Last Jedi, this episode is definitely for you. Whether you're a new pilot joining our ranks for the first time, or a seasoned veteran, thanks for listening and remember the force will be with you, always. To continue the conversation with us, visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Black Squadron Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can also connect with us on social media: Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@BlackSQDRNPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@BlackSQDRNPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Black Squadron Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ Send us your thoughts on this week's episode; we love to hear from you all.

Welcome back to another episode of The Black Squadron Podcast. This week we discuss the fate of Ahsoka season one standout character, Baylan Skoll following the untimely passing of actor Ray Stevenson. Ray brought such an amazing performance with his portrayal of Baylan that it is hard to imagine anybody else taking over the role, but the way season one ends leads us to believe there is more on the horizon for the character. We talk through who we think would be a good actor to step in and take over the role, as well as speculate on what we may see in the second season of Ahsoka. We also dive into some casting news regarding Andor season two, discuss some awesome new toy reveals, and share the latest update on some anticipated Star Wars books. Whether you're a seasoned pilot back for another episode or a rookie joining us for the first time, thanks for tuning in, and may the Force be with you, always. To continue the conversation with us, visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠Black Squadron Podcast⁠⁠⁠. You can also connect with us on social media: X: ⁠⁠⁠@BlackSQDRNPod⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@BlackSQDRNPod⁠⁠⁠ Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Black Squadron Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ Send us your thoughts on this week's episode; we love to hear from you all.

Episode 5 of The Acolyte gave us some of the darkest moments we've ever seen in Star Wars and the squadron has your weekly recap covered. Join us as we breakdown everything from episode 5 of the hit Disney+ series The Acolyte. We dive into what we absolutely loved about this wild episode, share moments that really stood out, and discuss every little detail that we noticed. If you're a fan of the Sith, you're definitely going to want to give this one a listen. Whether you're a new pilot joining our ranks for the first time, or a seasoned veteran, thanks for listening and remember the force will be with you, always. To continue the conversation with us, visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Black Squadron Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can also connect with us on social media: Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@BlackSQDRNPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@BlackSQDRNPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Black Squadron Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ Send us your thoughts on this week's episode; we love to hear from you all.

Episode 4 of The Acolyte gave us one of the craziest cliffhanger endings and the squadron has your weekly recap covered. Join us as we breakdown everything from episode 4 of the hit Disney+ series The Acolyte. We dive into what we absolutely loved about this wild episode, share moments that really stood out, and discuss every little detail that we noticed. If you're a fan of the Sith, this episode is definitely for you. Whether you're a new pilot joining our ranks for the first time, or a seasoned veteran, thanks for listening and remember the force will be with you, always. To continue the conversation with us, visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Black Squadron Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can also connect with us on social media: Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@BlackSQDRNPod⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@BlackSQDRNPod⁠⁠⁠⁠ Discord: ⁠⁠⁠Black Squadron Podcast⁠⁠⁠ Send us your thoughts on this week's episode; we love to hear from you all.

Welcome back to another episode of The Black Squadron Podcast! On this week's episode, we conclude our lookback on the Star Wars prequel era by diving into Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. The third and final installment of the Star Wars prequel trilogy holds a significant place in both the hearts of many fans and the saga's lore. From the fall of Anakin Skywalker, to the destruction of the Jedi order, to the rise of the Empire, there's plenty of iconic moments to discuss. Together, we reflect on what Episode III means to each of us, share our memories of seeing the film for the first time, and discuss the impact the film has had on the Star Wars saga as a whole. We also discuss the latest Star Wars news, breakdown all the upcoming toy and collectible releases, and discuss some pretty cool pieces of Star Wars literature coming out soon. Whether you're a seasoned pilot back for another episode or a rookie joining us for the first time, thanks for tuning in, and may the Force be with you, always. To continue the conversation with us, visit our website: ⁠⁠Black Squadron Podcast⁠⁠. You can also connect with us on social media: X: ⁠⁠@BlackSQDRNPod⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@BlackSQDRNPod⁠⁠ Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Black Squadron Podcast⁠⁠⁠ Send us your thoughts on this week's episode; we love to hear from you all.

The Acolyte is back with another fantastic episode and the squadron has your weekly recap covered. Join us as we breakdown episode 3 of the hit Disney+ series The Acolyte. This week we are also joined by special guest Brooke from the Yap Sesh Podcast. We dive into what we absolutely loved about the latest addition to the Star Wars universe, share moments that really stood out, and discuss every little detail that we noticed. Whether you're a new pilot joining our ranks for the first time, or a seasoned veteran, thanks for listening and remember the force will be with you, always. You can find Brooke at the following: Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@_bdazzler_ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@_bdazzler_⁠ TikTok: @_bdazzler_ Yap Sesh Podcast: @yapseshpod To continue the conversation with us, visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Black Squadron Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can also connect with us on social media: Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@BlackSQDRNPod⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@BlackSQDRNPod⁠⁠⁠⁠ Discord: ⁠⁠⁠Black Squadron Podcast⁠⁠⁠ Send us your thoughts on this week's episode; we love to hear from you all.

The Acolyte is finally here and the squadron has your weekly recaps covered. Join us as we breakdown the first two episodes of the new hit Disney+ series The Acolyte. We dive into what we absolutely loved about the latest addition to the Star Wars universe, share moments that really stood out, and discuss every little detail that we noticed. Whether you're a new pilot joining our ranks for the first time, or a seasoned veteran, thanks for listening and remember the force will be with you, always. To continue the conversation with us, visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠Black Squadron Podcast⁠⁠⁠. You can also connect with us on social media: Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠@BlackSQDRNPod⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@BlackSQDRNPod⁠⁠⁠ Discord: ⁠⁠Black Squadron Podcast⁠⁠ Send us your thoughts on this week's episode; we love to hear from you all.

With just a few weeks to go, a new age of Star Wars storytelling is almost upon us. On this week's episode of The Black Squadron Podcast, the crew breaks down everything we know so far about the latest Star Wars project, The Acolyte, including discussing the trailers released, comments made by the showrunner Leslye Headland, and speculate on what we hope to see in this first season. We also discuss some possible casting rumors for the next Star Wars theatrical installment, The Mandalorian and Grogu" and who we would love to see join the project. So whether you're a new pilot joining our ranks for the first time, or a seasoned veteran, thanks for listening and remember the force will be with you, always. To continue the conversation with us, visit our website: ⁠⁠Black Squadron Podcast⁠⁠. You can also connect with us on social media: Twitter: ⁠⁠@BlackSQDRNPod⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@BlackSQDRNPod⁠⁠ Discord: ⁠Black Squadron Podcast⁠ Send us your thoughts on this week's episode; we love to hear from you all.

May the 4th has come and gone once again, but this year was extra special for the Black Squadron. On this week's episode, we recap how our entire Star Wars packed May 4th weekend was spent, including meeting the man under the Mandalorian helmet, Brendan Wayne at Comic Logic's Free Comic Book day event! We also discuss the latest Star Wars news, including some new details about the upcoming series Skeleton Crew, the new trailer and poster for The Acolyte, and the overwhelming success of the 25th anniversary re-release of The Phantom Menace. Of course it wouldn't be a May 4th celebration without tons of new toys, collectibles, and merch announcements. With so many announcements, this week's segment of The Cargo Hold is jam packed and we break down everything we've added to our collections and what new items we're excited for. So whether you're a new pilot joining our ranks for the first time, or a seasoned veteran, thanks for listening and remember the force will be with you, always. To continue the conversation with us, visit our website: ⁠Black Squadron Podcast⁠. You can also connect with us on social media: Twitter: ⁠@BlackSQDRNPod⁠ Instagram: ⁠@BlackSQDRNPod⁠ Discord: Black Squadron Podcast Send us your thoughts on this week's episode; we love to hear from you all.

Welcome back to another episode of The Black Squadron Podcast! On this week's episode, we continue our lookback on the Star Wars prequel era by diving into Episode II: Attack of the Clones. The second installment of the Star Wars prequel trilogy often gets mixed reviews, but it undeniably holds a significant place in the saga's lore. From the blossoming romance between Anakin and Padmé to the unraveling mystery of the Clone Army, there's plenty to discuss. Joining us this week are special guests Arakel and Isabella from the Punch it Chewie Podcast. Together, we reflect on what Episode II means to each of us, share our memories of seeing the film for the first time, and discuss the impact the film has had on the Star Wars saga as a whole. We also discuss the latest Star Wars news, breakdown all the upcoming toy and collectible releases, and discuss some pretty cool pieces of Star Wars literature coming out soon. Whether you're a seasoned pilot back for another episode or a rookie joining us for the first time, thanks for tuning in, and may the Force be with you, always. You can find Isabella, Arakel, and the projects they work on at the following: Isabella X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@isabellaamidala Isabella Instagram: @isabella.amidala Isabella TikTok: @isabella.amidala Stargirl Magazine Arakel X: @PunchitChewie77 Arakel Instagram: @punchitchewiepress TikTok: @punchitchewiepress Youtube: Punch it Chewie Press Punch It Chewie Press To continue the conversation with us, visit our website: ⁠Black Squadron Podcast⁠. You can also connect with us on social media: X: ⁠@BlackSQDRNPod⁠ Instagram: ⁠@BlackSQDRNPod⁠ Send us your thoughts on this week's episode; we love to hear from you all.

Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace revolutionized modern moviemaking. Join us this week as we delve into the behind-the-scenes magic with "The Beginning," the documentary about the making of The Phantom Menace. We discuss our favorite moments from "The Beginning," sharing insights, revelations, and our enduring love for The Phantom Menace. From the creation of iconic characters to the birth of groundbreaking visual effects, discover why this documentary offers a new appreciation for all the work that went into making the film. As always, we kick off the episode with the latest Star Wars news, including exciting updates on Celebration tickets, promos leading up to May 4th, and our quick thoughts on the trailer for The Acolyte. Plus, don't miss out on the latest toy news and the return of the Sacred Texts, sharing the latest Star Wars literature updates. Whether you're a seasoned pilot back for another episode or a rookie joining us for the first time, thanks for tuning in, and may the Force be with you, always. To continue the conversation with us, visit our website: Black Squadron Podcast. You can also connect with us on social media: Twitter: @BlackSQDRNPod Instagram: @BlackSQDRNPod Send us your thoughts on this week's episode; we love to hear from you all.

This week, the squadron are joined by two Mandalorian legends! Tom & Liam from The Rogues of Mandalore! We join forces to discuss the latest Star Wars movie, gaming, and collecting news. Our main topic this week reflects on the last 25 years of The Phantom Menace. We dive into the movie, our experiences, the online discourse, and our love for the film and collecting. Want to connect with our guests? Tom: @dad_bane Liam: @tfacecowboy Rogues of Mandalore: @roguesofmandalore https://www.roguesofmandalore.com/ Want to chat with us? Follow on X ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@BlackSQDRNPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@BlackSQDRNPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Black Squadron Podcast⁠⁠⁠

Welcome back to another episode of The Black Squadron Podcast. This week we break down all of the awesome Star Wars news that has come out in the last month. We also share the latest toy reveals and announcements, along with our recent additions to our collections. This week we are also debuting a brand new segment to the show Called The Sacred Texts where we discuss all the upcoming books, comics, and literature in the Star Wars universe. We wrap up this week's episode by talking about what we hope to see with the 25th anniversary of The Phantom Menace. Want to chat with us? Follow on Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@BlackSQDRNPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@BlackSQDRNPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Black Squadron Podcast⁠⁠⁠

New year, same squadron! This week we are breaking down all the awesome Star Wars content we are getting in 2024, share what we got over the holidays, and speculate on what we might see in the coming years. Want to chat with us? Follow on Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠@BlackSQDRNPod⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠@BlackSQDRNPod⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Black Squadron Podcast⁠⁠⁠

No this is not a joke, the Black Squadron is back with a brand new episode. On this week's episode, we talk about the recent strikes in Hollywood, share our thoughts on both Ahsoka and season 3 of The Mandalorian, and talk about what we've been up to since we last recorded. Want to chat with us? Follow on Twitter ⁠⁠⁠@BlackSQDRNPod⁠⁠⁠ Follow on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠@BlackSQDRNPod⁠⁠⁠ Follow on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠The Black Squadron Podcast⁠⁠⁠

Join the squadron this week as we discuss all the latest Star Wars news including sharing our thoughts on the closing of the Galactic Starcruiser, some of the big changes happening with Disney+, and the overall state of Star Wars. We also talk about the latest toy news, including what we've added to our collections since the last episode. Want to chat with us? Follow on Twitter ⁠⁠@BlackSQDRNPod⁠⁠ Follow on Instagram ⁠⁠@BlackSQDRNPod⁠⁠ Follow on YouTube: ⁠⁠The Black Squadron Podcast⁠⁠ Get all of you Star Wars toys and collectibles from ⁠⁠Skyward Fun Supply⁠⁠ and use code BSP10 to save 10% on your order.

This weeks episode is a little different. BP sat down with the Liam and Tom, the founders of the Rogues of Mandalore costuming group to talk about the group, Star Wars, Collecting, and more! Check the Rogues of Mandalore website here! See Liam's kit here See Tom's kit here Remember, the Force will be with you, Always! Want to chat with BSP? Follow on Twitter ⁠@BlackSQDRNPod⁠ Follow on Instagram ⁠@BlackSQDRNPod⁠ Follow on YouTube: ⁠The Black Squadron Podcast⁠ Get all of you Star Wars toys and collectibles from ⁠Skyward Fun Supply⁠ and use code BSP10 to save 10% on your order.

This week, we discuss all of the news, reveals, and excitement from Star Wars Celebration Europe 2023. We share our thoughts on the newly announced movies and what we are most excited for. We also discuss all of the awesome new toys revealed at Celebration and share what we've added to our collections since the last episode. Want to chat with us? Follow on Twitter ⁠@BlackSQDRNPod⁠ Follow on Instagram ⁠@BlackSQDRNPod⁠ Follow on YouTube: ⁠The Black Squadron Podcast⁠ Get all of you Star Wars toys and collectibles from ⁠Skyward Fun Supply⁠ and use code BSP10 to save 10% on your order.

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Welcome back to another episode of the Black Squadron Podcast and this week we are celebrating Star Wars Podcast Day 2023. Started in 2021, #StarWarsPodcastDay takes place every February 7th. It was on that day that Jedi Talk, the very first Star Wars 'podcast' premiered in 1999; 23 years ago. The word 'podcast' wouldn't even exist for another half-decade. Jedi Talk and other similar programs were called 'internet radio shows'. During this week's episode we break down the latest news, toy news, share what we picked up, and Todd shares his experience with the Star Wars portions aboard the Disney Wish Cruise Ship.  Want to chat with us? Follow on Twitter @BlackSQDRNPod Follow on Instagram @BlackSQDRNPod Follow on YouTube: The Black Squadron Podcast Get all of you Star Wars toys and collectibles from Skyward Fun Supply and use code BSP10 to save 10% on your order.

We may be late to the party (everybody boo Todd), but you best believe the Black Squadron was going to share our thoughts on the incredible first season of Andor. In this episode, we share our thoughts on the first season, moments that really stood out to us, characters we loved, and what made this show so special to all of us. We also run through the latest Star Wars news, share our recent additions to our ever growing collections, and discuss all things related to toy news (or lack thereof). If you enjoy this week's episode, make sure to let us know with a review and follow us over on our social media accounts for even more Black Squadron goodness.  Want to chat with us? Follow on Twitter @BlackSQDRNPod Follow on Instagram @BlackSQDRNPod Follow on YouTube: The Black Squadron Podcast Get all of you Star Wars toys and collectibles from Skyward Fun Supply and use code BSP10 to save 10% on your order.

Welcome back to yet another episode of the Black Squadron Podcast. In this week's episode, the squadron discusses the latest Star Wars news, including the state of Rogue Squadron, Andor's early success in the awards season, and our thoughts on the announced writers for each episode of season 3 of The Mandalorian. We then hop into the cargo hold and share our thoughts on the latest toy news. We wrap up this week's episode by breaking down the recently revealed trailer for Jedi Survivor and share our initial thoughts on the trailer.  Want to chat with us? Follow on Twitter @BlackSQDRNPod Follow on Instagram @BlackSQDRNPod Follow on YouTube: The Black Squadron Podcast Get all of you Star Wars toys and collectibles from Skyward Fun Supply and use code BSP10 to save 10% on your order.

You've probably been wondering what happened to us. Well fear not, the squadron is back and more chaotic than ever. Join us this week as we catch up on what's been happening since our last episode (it's been a hot minute), share all the cool Star Wars merch we've picked up, and finally discuss our thoughts on the Kenobi series (yes we are late to the party) now that the series has wrapped. Come for the Star Wars, stay for the Henry Cavill thirst.  Want to chat with us? Follow on Twitter @BlackSQDRNPod Follow on Instagram @BlackSQDRNPod Follow on YouTube: The Black Squadron Podcast Get all of you Star Wars toys and collectibles from Skyward Fun Supply and use code BSP10 to save 10% on your order.

This week we break down all of the news from Star Wars Celebration 2022 and oh man is it a lot. We dive into all of the trailers and sizzle footage shown, discuss some of the newly announced projects, and what we are most excited for. We then dive into all of the toy announcements from Celebration and share our recent additions to our collections, including some really awesome and unique items. We add a new segment this week called The Scared Texts where we discuss a new, upcoming project in the world of Star Wars comics. This week's episode concludes with a discussion of the first 3 episodes of the Obi Wan Kenobi series, where we share our thoughts, what we like, what we aren't loving, and what we hope to see during the second half of this series! Want to chat with us? Follow The Black Squadron on Facebook Follow on Twitter @BlackSQDRNPod Follow on Instagram @BlackSQDRNPod Follow on TikTok @theblacksquadronpodcast Follow on YouTube: The Black Squadron Podcast Support the show and join the Black Squadron over on Patreon: The Black Squadron Podcast Get all of you Star Wars toys and collectibles from Skyward Fun Supply and use code BSP10 to save 10% on your order.

May the 4th be with you and welcome back to another episode of the Black Squadron Podcast. This week on the show we break down the latest Star Wars news including a a possible Palpatine cameo coming up in the near future and some new info about Star Wars Celebration including the panel schedule, badge info, and the return of the tattoo pavilion. We then dive into all the latest Star Wars toy news, share our the mountain of purchases we have made since our last episode, and talk about some of the awesome deals going on for May 4th. We wrap this week's episode up with a dive into Order 66, the ways it has been portrayed in Star Wars, and how it will continue to be shown in future Star Wars projects. Want to chat with us? Follow The Black Squadron on Facebook Follow on Twitter @BlackSQDRNPod Follow on Instagram @BlackSQDRNPod Follow on TikTok @theblacksquadronpodcast Follow on YouTube: The Black Squadron Podcast Support the show and join the Black Squadron over on Patreon: The Black Squadron Podcast Get all of you Star Wars toys and collectibles from Skyward Fun Supply and use code BSP10 to save 10% on your order.

Somehow, the Black Squadron Podcast has returned. This week on the show we break down the latest Star Wars news including a whole bunch of info released about the Obi Wan Kenobi series, some new info about Star Wars Celebration including the epic guest lineup we are starting to get, and some really awesome book news to keep us excited until Celebration. We then dive into all the latest Star Wars toy news and share our the mountain of purchases we have made since our last episode, as well as share our thoughts on the current state of collecting. Want to chat with us? Follow The Black Squadron on Facebook Follow on Twitter @BlackSQDRNPod Follow on Instagram @BlackSQDRNPod Follow on TikTok @theblacksquadronpodcast Follow on YouTube: The Black Squadron Podcast Support the show and join the Black Squadron over on Patreon: The Black Squadron Podcast Get all of you Star Wars toys and collectibles from Skyward Fun Supply and use code BSP10 to save 10% on your order.  

This week on the show we break down the latest Star Wars news including a whole bunch of rumors, some new info about Star Wars Celebration, and The Lego Skywalker Saga game. We then dive into all the latest Star Wars toy news and share our the mountain of purchases we have made since our last episode (it is incredibly Lego heavy). We wrap up this week's episode by discussing the brand new Obi Wan Kenobi series trailer and promo pics we got, sharing our initial thoughts and what we hope to see from this show. Want to chat with us? Follow The Black Squadron on Facebook Follow on Twitter @BlackSQDRNPod Follow on Instagram @BlackSQDRNPod Follow on TikTok @theblacksquadronpodcast Follow on YouTube: The Black Squadron Podcast Support the show and join the Black Squadron over on Patreon: The Black Squadron Podcast Get all of you Star Wars toys and collectibles from Skyward Fun Supply and use code BSP10 to save 10% on your order.

This week on the show we break down the latest Star Wars news including some brand new information about the Kenobi premiere date, a bunch of new books coming our way, and a new expansion for Star Wars: The Old Republic. We then dive into all the latest Star Wars toy news and share our latest pickups. We wrap up this week's episode by recapping all of the episodes of The Book of Boba Fett, diving into what we loved and what we didn't care for this season. Want to chat with us? Follow The Black Squadron on Facebook Follow on Twitter @BlackSQDRNPod Follow on Instagram @BlackSQDRNPod Follow on TikTok @theblacksquadronpodcast Follow on YouTube: The Black Squadron Podcast Support the show and join the Black Squadron over on Patreon: The Black Squadron Podcast Get all of you Star Wars toys and collectibles from Skyward Fun Supply and use code BSP10 to save 10% on your order. Rep the show and grab some merch!

This week on the show we break down the latest Star Wars news including some brand new information about Andor season 2, a possible High Republic live action show, and a premiere month for Kenobi. We then dive into all the latest Star Wars toy news and share our latest pickups. We wrap up this week's episode by recapping talking about some of our favorite lightsabers in all of Star Wars and why they are special to us. Want to chat with us? Follow The Black Squadron on Facebook Follow on Twitter @BlackSQDRNPod Follow on Instagram @BlackSQDRNPod Follow on TikTok @theblacksquadronpodcast Follow on YouTube: The Black Squadron Podcast Support the show and join the Black Squadron over on Patreon: The Black Squadron Podcast Get all of you Star Wars toys and collectibles from Skyward Fun Supply and use code BSP10 to save 10% on your order. Rep the show and grab some merch! Want to grab some patches or stickers from Padawanbear Patches? Do so here!

This week on the show we break down the latest Star Wars news including some brand new information about future Star Wars video games from Respawn Entertainment and a possible tease from Anthony Daniels. We then dive into all the latest Star Wars toy news and share our latest pickups. We wrap up this week's episode by recapping diving into the 20 plus year history of Star Wars Legos, sharing some of the most iconic sets and discussing what our favorites over the years have been. Want to chat with us? Follow The Black Squadron on Facebook Follow on Twitter @BlackSQDRNPod Follow on Instagram @BlackSQDRNPod Follow on TikTok @theblacksquadronpodcast Follow on YouTube: The Black Squadron Podcast Support the show and join the Black Squadron over on Patreon: The Black Squadron Podcast Get all of you Star Wars toys and collectibles from Skyward Fun Supply and use code BSP10 to save 10% on your order. Rep the show and grab some merch!

This week on the show we break down the latest Star Wars news including some Kenobi casting updates and some new information about LEGO Star Wars The Skywalker Saga. We then dive into all the latest Star Wars toy news and share our latest pickups. We wrap up this week's episode by recapping all the Black Series and TVC figures that were released in 2021 and share our favorite figures. Want to chat with us? Follow The Black Squadron on Facebook Follow on Twitter @BlackSQDRNPod Follow on Instagram @BlackSQDRNPod Follow on TikTok @theblacksquadronpodcast Follow on YouTube: The Black Squadron Podcast Support the show and join the Black Squadron over on Patreon: The Black Squadron Podcast Get all of you Star Wars toys and collectibles from Skyward Fun Supply and use code BSP10 to save 10% on your order. Rep the show and grab some merch!

This week on the show we break down the latest Star Wars news including some rumors about the Jedi Fallen Order and The Book of Boba Fett. We then dive into all the latest Star Wars toy news and share our latest pickups. We wrap up this week's episode by sharing our top 3 favorite Star Wars villains. Want to chat with us? Follow The Black Squadron on Facebook Follow on Twitter @BlackSQDRNPod Follow on Instagram @BlackSQDRNPod Follow on TikTok @theblacksquadronpodcast Support the show and join the Black Squadron over on Patreon: The Black Squadron Podcast Get all of you Star Wars toys and collectibles from Skyward Fun Supply and use code BSP10 to save 10% on your order. Rep the show and grab some merch!

We are back and better than ever! This week we talk the latest Star Wars news and all of the Star Wars toys and collectibles we've picked up since our last episode. We also discuss our recent trip up to Rhode Island for Rhode Island Comic Con and all the awesome things we saw. We wrap up the episode by breaking down the most recent news regarding The Book of Boba Fett and share what we hope to see from the show!  Want to chat with us? Follow The Black Squadron on Facebook Follow on Twitter @BlackSQDRNPod Follow on Instagram @BlackSQDRNPod Follow on TikTok @theblacksquadronpodcast Support the show and join the Black Squadron over on Patreon: The Black Squadron Podcast Get all of you Star Wars toys and collectibles from Skyward Fun Supply and use code BSP10 to save 10% on your order. Rep the show and grab some merch!

Weeeesa Back from a short break to bring you another addition to the 5UP3DOWN series. This week's episode is Star Wars adjacent as we cover the 2009 road trip comedy Fanboys! Before sharing what we loved and disliked about the move, Todd shares the latest news during the Holonet Headlines including some new information about the LEGO Star Wars Skywalker Saga game, a brand new Qi'ra focused comic series by Charles Soule, and some possible rumors about the Ahsoka series. We then jump into the Cargo Hold to discuss the latest toy and collecting information and emotionally prepare for the inevitable monetary struggles associated with all these announced figures. We also unveil our brand new Patreon on this week's episode and share details about where you may see us as we wrap up the year.  Want to chat with us? Follow The Black Squadron on Facebook Follow on Twitter @BlackSQDRNPod Follow on Instagram @BlackSQDRNPod Follow on TikTok @theblacksquadronpodcast Support the show and join the Black Squadron over on Patreon: The Black Squadron Podcast Get all of you Star Wars toys and collectibles from Skyward Fun Supply and use code BSP10 to save 10% on your order. Rep the show and grab some merch!

We had a slight communications disruption last week, but we are back and better than ever for another jam packed Star Wars episode all about collecting. This week, BP and Todd are joined by the wonderful Mack aka Loth.Cat from TikTok to discuss everything from toy collecting to what it is like being a Star Wars TikTok content creator. We start this week's episode off with a pretty light segment of the Holonet Headlines, where we discuss some High Republic news and how awesome the new Galactic Starcruiser hotel is sounding each week. We then dive into an absolute mountain of toy and collecting news with everything from a whole new bunch of Hot Toys coming out to some real sweet looking OG The Clone Wars TVC figures. This week's episode wraps up with a conversation with Mack about how she got into Star Wars, what made her get into collecting, what lead to her becoming a content creator over on TikTok, and her own awesome Star Wars animation project. So join us as we have another fun and jam packed episode and remember the force will be with you, always.  Where you can find Mack: Beacon: @Loth.Cat Adventures of the 501st Instagram: @501stadventures Adventures of the 501st YouTube Want to chat with us? Follow The Black Squadron on Facebook Follow on Twitter @BlackSQDRNPod Follow on Instagram @BlackSQDRNPod Follow on TikTok @theblacksquadronpodcast Get all of you Star Wars toys and collectibles from Skyward Fun Supply and use code BSP10 to save 10% on your order. Rep the show and grab some merch!

Welcome back members of the Black Squadron! This week BP, Mari, and Todd share their top 5 favorite light side characters from across the Star Wars franchise. Anything and everything is on the table and some of our choices may surprise you. During the Holonet Headlines, we discuss the recent Emmy nominations for The Mandalorian, some gaming news, or lack thereof, from EA, and touch at a bit of Kenobi casting news. It was another jam packed news week when it comes to toys and we break it all down during The Cargo Hold. With so many awesome announcements from Hasbro, Hot Toys, LEGO, and more, there is certainly plenty to be excited for as a collector. We also share our latest additions to our collections including some awesome Funkos for Mari and some real nice figures from BP. So come join us in the hangar, hop in an X-Wing, and let's talk all about Star Wars! Want to chat with us? Follow The Black Squadron on Facebook Follow on Twitter @BlackSQDRNPod Follow on Instagram @BlackSQDRNPod Follow on TikTok @theblacksquadronpodcast Get all of you Star Wars toys and collectibles from Skyward Fun Supply and use code BSP10 to save 10% on your order. Rep the show and grab some merch!

Welcome back to another episode with the Black Squadron! This week, BP, Mari, and Todd are joined by Star Wars animation expert and cohost of the Geeky Bubble Podcast, BlueJaigEyes to chat all about Star Wars animation. This week's episode starts off with the Holonet Headlines, where we recap the Star Wars: Visions panel from Anime Expo Lite, chat about the revealed details for the Visions tie in novel, 'Ronin', and discuss some new details about the directors for The Book of Boba Fett. During the Cargo Hold, we share our latest collection additions and talk about all of the new toy news, including an awesome Hot Toys figure of The Armorer and some sweet new figures coming to Hasbro Pulse Con later this year. This week's episode wraps up with a break down of The Bad Batch Episode 11: Devil's Deal during the Bad Batch Report and our in depth discussion about Star Wars animation. We chat about everything in animation, from our favorite animated series to some of our top moments from Star Wars animation. So hop in an X-Wing, join the squadron, and remember the force will be with you, always.  Where you can find BlueJaigEyes Twitter: @BlueJaigEyes Geeky Bubble Podcast Dork Side of the Force Want to chat with us? Follow The Black Squadron on Facebook Follow on Twitter @BlackSQDRNPod Follow on Instagram @BlackSQDRNPod Follow on TikTok @theblacksquadronpodcast Get all of you Star Wars toys and collectibles from Skyward Fun Supply and use code BSP10 to save 10% on your order. Rep the show and grab some merch!

Is there such a thing as too many Star Wars toys? Well if you know us, you know we can never have enough Star Wars merch so this week we decided to talk about some of the higher end items we've picked up during our years as collectors. During The Holonet Headlines, we talk about how The Phantom Menace is influencing Leslye Headland in how she is approaching her new show The Acolyte. We also chat about the new expansion coming to Star Wars: The Old Republic and share some info about the Comic Logic Lot Con we will be attending on July 11th. BP breaks down the latest toy news during The Cargo Hold, including some awesome new plushes from Build A Bear and the most adorable statue from Kotobukiya. We wrap up this week's episode by discussing some highlights from the latest episode of The Bad Batch, talk about what we liked, and continue to be the biggest Omega fans. So join the squadron, hop in an X-Wing, and let's talk all about Star Wars! Want to chat with us? Follow The Black Squadron on Facebook Follow on Twitter @BlackSQDRNPod Follow on Instagram @BlackSQDRNPod Get all of you Star Wars toys and collectibles from Skyward Fun Supply and use code BSP10 to save 10% on your order. Rep the show and grab some merch!

Hope you enjoy reading, because this week BP and Todd are talking all about the canon Star Wars books. We kick the episode off with our weekly news segment, Holonet Headlines, where Todd shares an awesome interview  The Acolyte showrunner Leslye Headland did, a new bounty hunter coming to the 'War of the Bounty Hunters' comic line, and we talk about Ming-Na Wen's recent The Bad Batch interviews. BP takes us through The Cargo Hold where we share the ludicrous amount of toys we got this week and break down some recently announced LEGO sets, statues, and one real nice figure from Hot Toys. We also share our thoughts on the whole 'Slave 1' name issue and why it's really not an issue. During The Bad Batch Report we talk about episode 9: Bounty Lost and share some highlights from the episode before diving into our main segment, Star Wars books during the Disney era. We talk all about some of our favorites, which books we recommend for beginners, books we weren't crazy about, and what we hope to see from the future of Star Wars publishing.  Want to chat with us? Follow The Black Squadron on Facebook Follow on Twitter @BlackSQDRNPod Follow on Instagram @BlackSQDRNPod Get all of you Star Wars toys and collectibles from Skyward Fun Supply and use code BSP10 to save 10% on your order. Rep the show and grab some merch!