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The Star Wars Exchange

by Mike and Ari

Welcome to The Star Wars Exchange Podcast! Join Mike and Ari in discussing all things Star Wars news, TV shows, films, video games, books, comics and more. We're just two huge Star Wars fans from Chicago and Australia, having fun discussing our love for Star Wars.

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Episodes

  1. Celebrating 10 Years of Star Wars Rebels with the Cast

    For the final in-person podcast of the trip, Mike and Ari talk through their experience of Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo which includes them meeting the cast of Star Wars Rebels in the show's 10 year anniversary. Timestamps: 0:00 - Catching Up 3:30 - Meeting Tiya Sircar 12:05 - Star Wars...

  2. Tales of the Empire Review

    The boys are back online to once again debate about the 'Tales of...' series as they are once again at odds with their thoughts. Timestamps: 0:00 - Catching up 7:29 - Mike’s Thoughts 22:22 - Ari’s Thoughts 24:02 - Mike Rant 28:29 - Ari’s Thoughts 35:35 - Barris Episodes 50:14 - Morgan Episodes...

  3. The Bad Batch Series Finale Review

    The Bad Batch Finale is here and it was great! The boys group up in-person to disect it all. Follow us on Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/theswexchange/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram (Ari) - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/starwars_exchange/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram (Mike) -...

  4. The Bad Batch Season 3: Episodes 12-14 Reviews

    We are back in person and back to review The Bad Batch. Enjoy our discussion on the latest three episodes! Timestamps: 0:00 - Life Update 2:52 - Overall Thoughts 8:26 - Episode 12 15:05 - Episode 13 22:43 - Episode 14 Follow us on Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/theswexchange/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

  5. Tales of the Empire Trailer Breakdown & Discussion

    Out of nowhere we were all gifted with the trailer for Tales of the Empire! The trailer looks amazing so Mike sat down with Parkes, due to Ari’s absence, to chat all about it. Check out ArTorr - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@ArTorrPresents⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram -...

  6. The Bad Batch Season 3: Episodes 10 & 11 Reviews

    With the thrilling double episode of The Bad Batch this week, the boys had to sit down to dissect it all. Timestamps: 0:00 - Overall Thoughts 19:30 - Identity Crisis 34:08 - Point of No Return Instagram (Ari) - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/starwars_exchange/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram (Mike) -...

  7. The Bad Batch Season 3 Mid-Season Review

    The Bad Batch Season 3 is almost over and so just after the halfway mark of the final season, the boys group back up to discuss the first half of it and where it’s all going. Timestamps: 0:00 - Catching Up 6:15 - Overall Thoughts 19:10 - Episode 4 24:22 - Episode 5 33:06 - Episode 6 & 7 44:15 -...

  8. The Bad Batch Season 3 Premiere Review

    The Bad Batch is back and so are the boys to break down the epic three-episode long premier! Timestamps: 0:00 - Overall Thoughts 25:30 - Episode 1 38:25 - Episode 2 48:11 - Episode 3 57:11 - Ratings Instagram (Ari) - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/starwars_exchange/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram (Mike) -...

  9. Best Friend Quiz: Star Wars Edition

    The lads put each other to the test to see who is the better best friend and who knows more about the others Star Wars fandom! Watch until the end to find out who wins. (Recorded July 2023) Follow us on Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/theswexchange/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram (Ari)…

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  10. Revisiting Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge - Our Experience

    The boys are back in person together again to discuss their two day adventure in Galaxy's Edge where they visited Batuu for their second time! (Recorded July 2023) Timestamps: 0:00 - We are in person! 2:54 - Stuck in the Airport 9:58 - Our Second Galaxy's Edge Experience 14:55 - I forgot to cut...

  11. Ventress Returns! The Bad Batch Season 3 Trailer Discussion

    The boys are back after an almost 4 -month hiatus! After The Bad Batch Season 3 trailer dropped, Mike and Ari jumped on the microphone to talk all about it as well as what they have been up to these last few months. Timestamps: 0:00 - Life Update 14:10 - The Bad Batch Is Back! 22:41 - Ventress...

  12. Ahsoka Finale Review LIVE with ArTorr

    After eight thrilling episodes leading up to an exhilarating finale, the boys, accompanied by Parkes (ArTorr), dissect the epic conclusion and provide a comprehensive review of the entire season—all captured in a live recording! Check out ArTorr - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@ArTorrPresents⁠⁠⁠...

  13. Ahsoka: Episode 7 Review

    Another week, another fantastic episode of Ahsoka. The boys break down Part 7 on today's podcast as well as predict what's to come in the finale next week. Timestamps: 0:00 - Overall Thoughts 7:08 - No Undead Army 10:07 - Hera, Mon Mothma & C3PO! 15:47 - Training with Anakin 19:53 - Thrawn finds...

  14. Ahsoka: Episode 6 Review

    Ahsoka Part 6 was a historic episode in Star Wars history and with so much to unpack, Mike and Ari jumped on their microphones for another Ahsoka Aftershow. Timestamps: 0:00 - Overall Thoughts 6:06 - Ahsoka & Huyang 15:37 - A New Galaxy & Live Action Nightsisters 22:20 - Thrawn is back! 33:49 -...

  15. Ahsoka: Episode 5 Review

    Hayden Christensen is back in what was another epic episode of Ahsoka. Mike and Ari do a deep dive into the latest installment of the series. Follow us on Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/theswexchange/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram (Ari) -...

  16. Ahsoka: Episode 4 Review

    What an awesome episode! Ari is back after his week off to join Mike in discussing this most recent installment. Follow us on Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/theswexchange/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram (Ari) - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/starwars_exchange/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram (Mike) -...

  17. Ahsoka: Episode 3 Review

    This week Mike is joined by Aeden aka Darth Deacon, due to Ari being ill, as the two discuss all that happened in ‘Ahsoka’ episode 3. Follow Aeden: https://www.instagram.com/darth.deacon/ Follow us on Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/theswexchange/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram (Ari) -...

  18. Ahsoka: Episodes 1 and 2 Review

    Star Wars is back… and so are the lads! With an exciting opening to Ahsoka, there’s lots to talk about in this return episode of The Star Wars Exchange. Timestamps: 0:00 - We Are Back! 4:45 - Overall Thoughts 15:24 - The Opening 26:14 - Live Action Hera 29:49 - Live Action Lothal 34:16 - We Love...

  19. The Star Wars Exchange Live From New York & Outlaws Discussion

    We are BACK to bring you more in-peron podcasts! We begin our 2023 summer adventure in New York as we discuss what we've been up to and the latest in Star Wars. Timestamps: 0:00 - New York Adventures 21:10 - Ahsoka Hype & Release 28:57 - Star Wars Outlaws Follow us on Instagram -...

  20. Galactic Starcruiser Closing, Mark Hamill's Star Wars Future & Podcast Update

    In our final digital episode of the season, the boys discuss Mark Hamill's future in Star Wars, the Galactic Starcruiser’s closure and what’s upcoming for the podcast. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 3:00 - Galactic Starcruiser Closing 12:15 - Mark Hamill's Future in Star Wars 20:50 - Podcast Update...

  21. Celebrating 40 Years of Return of the Jedi

    It’s been 40 years since Return of the Jedi was released and on this week's podcast the boys celebrate the film on its anniversary. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 4:53 - Our First Experience with ROTJ 9:25 - Does the film still hold up? 12:45 - Where does ROTJ fall in our Rankings? 16:44 - What We Love...

  22. The State of Star Wars in 2023, Dave Filoni Movie & more with ArTorr

    After the avalanche of recent content, the boys got the chance to finally sit down and discuss where things lie for Star Wars in 2023 with friend of the show Parkes (Artorr). Timestamps: 0:00 - The State of Star Wars 8:29 - The New Jedi Order Movie 18:45 - What Remains in 2023 31:23 - Dave Filoni...

  23. Star Wars: Visions Volume 2 Review

    Volume 2 of Visions featured far more variety than Volume 1 and we absolutely loved it! Join the boys as they discuss the new season with their friend Michelle (@ahsokaxtano). Timestamps: 0:00 - Overall Thoughts 13:34 - Sith 19:15 - Screecher’s Reach 25:50 - In the Stars 31:59 - I Am Your Mother...

  24. Star Wars Day & Episode 100 Special

    Welcome to a very special episode of the podcast as the boys celebrate both Star Wars Day and their 100th episode. Timestamps: 0:00 - Happy Star Wars Day 14:04 - Episode 100 Instagram (Ari) - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/starwars_exchange/⁠⁠⁠ Instagram (Mike) -...

  25. Jedi: Survivor is an AMAZING Star Wars Game (Review)

    After grinding for a few days, the boys finished up Jedi: Survivor and jumped straight onto the mic to talk all about it! Timestamps: 0:00 - Non-Spoiler Review 9:55 - Spoilers! Follow us on Instagram - ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/theswexchange/⁠⁠ Instagram (Ari) -...

  26. The Mandalorian Chapter 24: The Return Review with ArTorr LIVE

    That's a wrap on Season 3! The lads are back to dissect it all along with The Mandalorian fan and friend of the show Parkes! Check out ArTorr - ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@ArTorrPresents⁠ Follow us on Instagram - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/theswexchange/⁠ Instagram (Ari) -...

  27. The Mandalorian Chapter 23: The Spies Review

    That was fun, but do we feel differently about the series as a whole? Listen in to hear the guys thoughts on the episode. Follow us on Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/theswexchange/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram (Ari) - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/starwars_exchange/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram (Mike) -...

  28. The Bad Batch & Tales of the Jedi RENEWED, Live-Action Thrawn & more

    So much Star Wars Celebration news to go through! On the final day of the epic event, the boys sit down to break down all the latest news from the last few days. Timestamps: 0:00 - The Bad Batch Season 3 17:20 - Tales of the Jedi Season 2 25:18 - Lars Mikkelsen, Kevin Kiner & ‘Ahsoka’ Series Info...

  29. New Star Wars Movies Announced, Ahsoka Trailer Breakdown & more

    Star Wars Celebration has begun! What a wild opening it was with countless updates and announcements on the future of Star Wars. The boys breakdown all of it in their first bit of coverage for the weekend. Timestamps 0:00 - Movie Announcements 21:23 - Ahsoka Trailer 28:00 - The Acolyte 31:49 -...

  30. Star Wars Celebration: Lucasfilm’s Studio Showcase LIVE REACTION

    Join Mike & Ari as they livestream their reactions to the news leaking out of the Lucasfilm Panel at Star Wars Celebration Europe! Catch their reactions to the Ahsoka trailer, Star Wars film announcements, and more! Timestamps: 0:00 - The Acolyte, Andor & Skeleton Crew 1:08:17 - Ashoka 1:25:13 -...

  31. The Mandalorian Chapter 22: Guns for Hire Review LIVE

    We are LIVE to talk about the latest episode of Mando Season 3 and how the show has fallen apart. Follow us on Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/theswexchange/⁠⁠⁠ Instagram (Ari) - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/starwars_exchange/⁠⁠⁠ Instagram (Mike) -...

  32. The Mandalorian Chapter 21: The Pirate Review with ArTorr

    Another week of The Midalorian… at least that’s how you’ll feel after listening to this podcast. Mike is away so Parkes takes a seat with Ari to chat about this latest episode and how the boys feel the show has lost its magic. Timestamps: 0:00 - The show has lost its Magic 26:05 - Zeb was in the...

  33. The Bad Batch Season 2 Finale Review with ArTorr

    The Bad Batch Season 2 finale subverted all our expectations in the best way possible! We are joined by our friend Parkes to break it all down. Timestamps: 0:00 - Overall Thoughts 10:29 - The Summit 20:56 - Tech Talk 36:15 - The Ending Check out ArTorr - ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@ArTorrPresents⁠...

  34. The Bad Batch Season 2: Tipping Point Review

    Bad Batch is cooking! We couldn’t resist doing a mini-episode to chat about the latest episode with our friend Brodie. Check out Brodie - ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/officially_starwars/⁠ Follow us on Instagram - ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/theswexchange/⁠⁠ Instagram (Ari) -...

  35. The Mandalorian Chapter 20: The Foundling Review

    In one of our most off-the-rails episodes of the podcast, we review the latest Mando episode as well as argue about the state of the show with our good friend Brodie. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 5:18 - Overall Thoughts 12:45 - The State of Mando 27:02 - Full Breakdown 54:20 - Ratings Check out…

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  36. The Mandalorian Chapter 19: The Convert Review

    The Convert was a unique chapter of The Mandalorian and here to discuss that with us today is Colin from the Star Wars Stuff Podcast. Timestamps: 0:00 - Overall Thoughts 12:13 - Full Breakdown Check out Star Wars Stuff - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/star-wars-stuff-podcast/id1360587089...

  37. The Best Episode Yet of The Bad Batch (featuring ArTorr)

    The Outpost was an incredible episode of television so the boys couldn’t resist making a quick video chatting about it. Check out ArTorr - https://www.youtube.com/@ArTorrPresents Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theswexchange/ Instagram (Ari) -...

  38. The Mandalorian Chapter 18: The Mines of Mandalore Review with ArTorr

    The Mines of Mandalore had a lot going on and the lads are back to dissect it all along with The Mandalorian fan and friend of the show Parkes! Timestamps: 0:00 - Overall Thoughts 20:11 - Full Breakdown 59:47 - Ratings Check out ArTorr - https://www.youtube.com/@ArTorrPresents Follow us on...

  39. The Mandalorian Chapter 17: The Apostate Review

    Mando Season 3 is here and so are we (six days late)! Here is our bite sized review of the premier. Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theswexchange/ Instagram (Ari) - https://www.instagram.com/starwars_exchange/ Instagram (Mike) - https://www.instagram.com/all_starwars/ Twitter...

  40. The Mandalorian Season 3 Pre-Show, Celebration Update & Bad Batch Disappointment

    The Mandalorian Season 3 is on the horizon and the lads have joined together this week to do a Pre-Show! They also touch on the unfortunate news surrounding Star Wars Celebration as well as have a quick chat on Bad Batch episode 10. Timestamps: 0:00 - Mando Season 3 Pre-Show 26:44 - No…

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  41. Star Wars Movies Incoming, Mando Season 3 Details & more

    It's time for a news roundup! We talk about all things Mando season 3, Jedi: Survivor and the upcoming Star Wars films. We also touch on Bad Batch episode 9 since we didn’t do a full review for it this week. Timestamps: 0:00 - Bad Batch Episode 9 Review 14:24 - Mando Season 3 Details 25:40…

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  42. The Bad Batch Season Two - The Clone Conspiracy & Truth and Consequences Episode Reviews

    We've reached the midseason point of The Bad Batch season two and the boys are ready to talk about the double drop of episodes! Timestamps: 0:00 - Overall Thoughts 11:28 - The Clone Conspiracy 44:04 - Truth and Consequences Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theswexchange/…

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  43. A Fantastic Return! The Bad Batch Season Two Episodes 4-6 Review

    The boys are ready to catch up on all things Bad Batch and discuss the last three episodes that included the return of our favorite Wookie Jedi. Timestamps: 0:00 - Episode 4 & 5 11:08 - Episode 6 Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theswexchange/ Instagram (Ari) -...

  44. Cody is Back! Is The Bad Batch Season 2 Good So Far?

    It’s time to talk about The Bad Batch and the boys have assembled to do so along with their friends Noah (@The_StarWarrior) Timestamps: 0:00 - Episode 1 & 2 6:50 - Episode 3 Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theswexchange/ Instagram (Ari) -...

  45. Star Wars Year in Review & Everything Coming in 2023

    This week Mike and Ari review the year's Star Wars content as well as take a look ahead at what's to come in 2023. Timestamps: 0:00 - Year in Review 51:49 - Everything Coming in 2023 Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theswexchange/ Instagram (Ari) -...

  46. The Star Wars Exchange’s Holiday Special

    Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas! In today’s Holiday Special inspired episode, Mike and Ari talk about all things Star Wars and Christmas discussing how the two mix well together and more. Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theswexchange/ Instagram (Ari) -...

  47. Podcast Update & One Year Anniversary

    It’s our one year anniversary! Today we talk about the year that has been and reflect and all that we’ve done together. We also provide an update on how we’re going to run the podcast moving forward. Timestamps: 0:00 - One Year Anniversary 45:00 - Podcast Update Follow us on Instagram -...

  48. Andor Season Finale Review - Rix Road (with ArTorr)

    The Andor finale is out now and it was amazing! Parkes, Ari and Mike deep dive into the epic conclusion. Check out ArTorr - https://www.youtube.com/c/ArTorrPresents/featured Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theswexchange/ Instagram (Ari) -...

  49. Andor Episode 11 Review - Daughter of Ferrix

    Andor episode eleven is out now and it was great! Mike and Ari deep dive into this latest installment. Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theswexchange/ Instagram (Ari) - https://www.instagram.com/starwars_exchange/ Instagram (Mike) - https://www.instagram.com/all_starwars/…

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  50. Andor Episode 10 Review - One Way Out

    Andor episode ten is out now and it was epic! Mike and Ari deep dive into this latest installment. Timestamps: 0:00 - General Andor Talk 9:04 - Episode 10 Review Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theswexchange/ Instagram (Ari) - https://www.instagram.com/starwars_exchange/...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Welcome to The Star Wars Exchange Podcast! Join Mike and Ari in discussing all things Star Wars news, TV shows, films, video games, books, comics and more. We're just two huge Star Wars fans from Chicago and Australia, having fun discussing our love for Star Wars.

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