The Star Wars Underworld Podcast
by The Star Wars Underworld
The Next Generation Strikes Back! A weekly Star Wars Radio Show featuring the latest Star Wars news and discussion. Hosted by dedicated fans Chris Seekell, Benjamin Hart, and Dominic Jones, the SWU Podcast covers all things Star Wars. From the classic films to Episode VII and beyond, from Star Wars: The Clone Wars to the Expanded Universe, from Star Wars Rebels to the latest in collecting, the SWU Podcast is there. Plus you never know who might stop by! We must got to the lower levels...The Underworld!
Episodes
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We Have Mixed Feelings About 'Star Wars Battlefront III' | The SWU Podcast
In this episode, Ben, Chris, and Dominic discuss the latest news that Respawn and DICE are developing Star Wars: Battlefront III, but that it came as part of an announcement that included the closure of BioWare and other layoffs at EA. They talk through their mixed feelings on the news and...
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In A Desert Far, Far Away: Visiting Real Life Tatooine! | The SWU Podcast
On this episode Dom is back, and he's joined by Ben and Jeff White for a very special episode! Since he recently visited Tunisia with Galaxy Tours, Dom brought along an in-depth recap of his travels and all of the incredible Star Wars filming locations he saw. From the Mos Eisley cantina…
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Scrib Doon! Our 'Star Wars: Galactic Racer' First Impressions | The SWU Podcast
Scrib Doon! On this episode Ben is joined by Chris "Starrapter" Abbott and Chad to discuss their first impressions of Star Wars: Galactic Racer. They talk about the gameplay, the customizations, the various planets and characters, and, of course, everyone's favorite Crocin Biddy Blas! They also...
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'Ahsoka' Gets A Tie-In Comic! | The SWU Podcast
On this episode it's a Star Wars Underworld / Eye On Canon / Tractor Beam crossover episode as Ben and Chris are joined by Matthew and Joel! They break down the news regarding the upcoming Ahsoka tie-in comic Escape From Thrawn and what implications it might have for season two. And they also...
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Jon Watts Directing Star Wars? Episodes X, XI, & XII Imminent? | The SWU Podcast
On this episode Chris, Dom and Ben convene to discuss the recent report regarding Jon Watts potentially directing Star Wars: Episode X. They break down the pros and cons of the Spider-Man director and Skeleton Crew creator teaming up with Simon Kinberg to make what could be the first movie in a...
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We're Going Back To Mortis? 'Ahsoka' Season 2 Details Revealed! | The SWU Podcast LIVE
On this episode, Ben and Dominic break down the new image from Ahsoka season two, as well as Dave Filoni's exciting quotes about the return of Mortis ("we're going there!"). They talk about the history of Mortis and what role the Mortis gods play in the larger Star Wars story. And they speculate...
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Our Unpopular Star Wars Opinions | The SWU Podcast
On this episode there's no Star Wars news of note, so Ben and Dom take some time to answer some thought provoking audience questions. They start off by sharing and discussing each other's most unpopular Star Wars opinions, as well as breaking down the psychology of how different audiences react…
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'Star Wars: A New Hope' & 'Starfighter' Are Coming To IMAX | The SWU Podcast
On this episode, Ben, Chris, and Dominic discuss the news that both Starfighter and Star Wars (1977) will be released in IMAX 70mm next year, as well as the newly revealed synopsis for Starfighter. Then they talk about how "rogue" characters in Star Wars, like Han Solo, Jod, Saw Gerrera, and DJ,...
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We Watched 'Lego Star Wars: The Mandalorian' | The SWU Podcast
On this episode Ben and Dom catch up on all the Star Wars news they've missed, and Dom shares some highlights from Fan Expo Canada! But first they break down Lego Star Wars: The Mandalorian, discussing their likes and gripes with the newly revealed special. Furthermore, they give their first...
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Reminiscing About Rebel Scum Con | The SWU Podcast
On this special episode Ben is joined by Cameron from Limitless Nerd, Jesse A.K.A DarthPeanut89, Jeff and Chad to reminisce about Rebel Scum Con! Now a few weeks removed from the event they discuss their moments, the most interesting panels they experienced, and their most exciting celebrity...
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Breaking Down The 'Ahsoka' Season Two Trailer | The SWU Podcast
On this episode Ben, Chris and Dom dive into the biggest reveals from Disney's D23 Expo, including the newly revealed trailer for Star Wars: Ahsoka season two. They discuss their likes and gripes with the previous season and the most eye-catching moments from the new footage. Plus, how much of...
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Bonus: Rebel Scum Pod 2026
On this special episode, recorded live on day two of Rebel Scum Con III in Frisco, Texas, Chris and Ben are joined by great friends Zach Arnold from the IPC Podcast, Jordan Chaffer from Beyond The Galaxy, Jesse A.K.A. DarthPeanut89, and Jeff White! They discuss their experiences at the convention...
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'Star Wars: Visions Presents - The Ninth Jedi' In Review | The SWU Podcast LIVE
On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Joel break down the new animated series Star Wars Visions Presents: The Ninth Jedi in both spoiler-free and spoiler-full terms. They share their thoughts on Kara's journey, Nawaam as a villain, and this unique vision of the Star Wars galaxy. But first, they…
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Live From Rebel Scum Con 2026! | The SWU Podcast LIVE
On this episode, Ben and Chris are on the ground at Rebel Scum Con 2026 with long-time friend of the show Jeff White and Tales From Beyond the Galaxy host Jordan Chaffer. They all join Dominic (from home) to preview this weekend's festivities and talk through all the latest happenings in Star…
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Recapping All The Star Wars Reveals At SDCC 2026 | The SWU Podcast LIVE
In this episode, Dominic breaks down all the big news from San Diego Comic-Con, including the latest on publishing, action figures, and Zero Company. This leads to a discussion of stories that fill the gaps between movies —their potential and limitations—especially if you're not the biggest fan…
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Discussing The Visuals Of 'The Mandalorian And Grogu' | The SWU Podcast
On this episode Ben and Dom look to finish up their ongoing discussion about The Mandalorian And Grogu by breaking down its visuals. But first they take a look at some breaking news from San Diego Comic Con, including a cast reveal for Zero Company and the long awaited announcement of Original...
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Discussing The Worlds Of 'The Mandalorian And Grogu' | The SWU Podcast
On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Chris are joined by Chris "Starrapter" Abbott to discuss the planets of The Mandalorian and Grogu. They take a tour around the galaxy, sharing their thoughts on worlds old and new, including Shekari, Adelphi, and more. Then they talk about the upcoming home…
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Getting Hyped For 'The Ninth Jedi' | The SWU Podcast
On this episode Dom and Ben are back to finally discuss the exciting new trailer for Star Wars: Visions Presents - The Ninth Jedi. They break down the trailer's incredible visuals, the new and returning characters & elements, and its disappointing release schedule. Furthermore they give their...
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Discussing Colonel Ward & The New Republic In 'The Mandalorian And Grogu' | The SWU Podcast
On this episode Chris, Ben and Dom talk even more about The Mandalorian And Grogu, this time touching on Sigourney Weaver's Colonel Ward and the New Republic's role in the film. Furthermore they discuss how Star Wars has handled its tertiary characters throughout its history, as well as examining...
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Discussing Rotta The Hutt In 'The Mandalorian And Grogu' | The SWU Podcast
On this episode Ben and Chris are joined once again by Joel Davis from the Eye On Canon Podcast to talk more about The Mandalorian And Grogu! This time they focus on Rotta The Hutt, discussing his impact on the story, how he looked and moved from a technical point of view, and his very meta...
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Discussing The Music Of 'The Mandalorian And Grogu' | The SWU Podcast
On this episode Dom and Ben are once again joined by Jeff White to continue their ongoing discussion about The Mandalorian And Grogu. This week they take a closer listen to the musical score for the film, talking about all the new themes, their favorite tracks, and how Ludwig Göransson's unique...
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Discussing Grogu & Din's Journey In 'The Mandalorian And Grogu' | The SWU Podcast
On this episode the guys dive deeper into The Mandalorian And Grogu by examining the development and characters arcs of the title characters, Din and Grogu. How much did the father and son duo grow in the new film, and was it enough to be satisfactory? Plus, the Ninth Jedi series may be coming...
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The Mandalorian & Grogu: One Week Later | The SWU Podcast
On this episode, Chris and Dominic reflect on The Mandalorian and Grogu now that it's been in theatres for a week. They talk about the different formats they've seen the movie in, including IMAX, Screen X, and 4DX, as well as how their impressions of the movie have evolved over the past week.…
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The Mandalorian & Grogu First Reaction! | The SWU Podcast LIVE
Dominic, Ben, and Chris are reunited (in person!), along with Matthew and Din, to share their initial thoughts on The Mandalorian and Grogu. They talk about their experiences seeing their first new Star Wars movie in almost seven years, including the IMAX 3D presentation. They break down what…
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Ahsoka Season Two Delayed & Final The Mandalorian & Grogu Preview | The SWU Podcast LIVE
On this episode, Dominic breaks down the news that Ahsoka season two has been pushed back to "Early 2027." He talks about why that is both emblematic of the recent problems with Star Wars' lack of momentum and why it's a good thing for the future of the Mandoverse/New Republic storyline. Then he...
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Breaking Down The 'Maul - Shadow Lord' Season One Finale W/ Eye On Canon | The SWU Podcast
On this episode Chris, Dom and Ben join forces with Matthew and Joel from the Eye On Canon Podcast to tackle the massive and momentous season one finale of Maul - Shadow Lord. They first address the big terrifying elephant in the room in the form of Darth Vader, discussing his incredible fight...
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'Maul - Shadow Lord' Chs. 7 & 8, And Star Wars Gaming Overload | The SWU Podcast LIVE
On this episode, Chris, Dom and Ben are joined once again by Jeff White to review the seventh and eight chapters of Maul - Shadow Lord, entitled "Call to Oblivion" and "The Creeping Fear".They touch on some of the huge plot points in the episodes, including Maul's vision of his past and how it...
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The SWU Podcast LIVE | 24/04/26
Dominic and Ben are joined by Ian and Marty from Star Wars Culture Live to break down the Maul: Shadow Lord episodes "Chapter 5: Inquisition" and "Chapter 6: Night of the Hunted." They talk about how Maul takes a backseat in these episodes to the new characters, and yet that doesn't impact their...
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'Maul - Shadow Lord' Eps. 3 & 4 And 'The Mandalorian And Grogu' Final Trailer | The SWU Podcast LIVE
On this massive, jam-packed episode, Dom and Ben are joined by longtime friend Jeff White to review all the most recent Star Wars content. For the first hour of the show they dive into the newly released final trailer for The Mandalorian And Grogu, discussing all the big reveals, the new poster,...
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The SWU Podcast LIVE | 10/04/26
On this episode, Ben, Chris and Dom are joined by Starrapter to fully break down the newly released series premiere of Maul - Shadow Lord! They discuss Maul's seemingly reckless quest for vengeance, his seduction of Devon, and the former Darth's manipulation of Janix's crime bosses. They also…
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The SWU Podcast LIVE | 03/04/26
On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Chris break down the latest news about Maul: Shadow Lord, including the announcement that a second season is confirmed! They talk about what other Maul stories might be worth revisiting before the series begins, as well as how late you'll have to stay up if you...
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The SWU Podcast LIVE | 27/03/26
On this episode, Dom, Chris and Ben dive into the latest and greatest Star Wars news, including a new clip from Maul - Shadow Lord and an exciting new TV spot for The Mandalorian And Grogu. And even though they don't understand half of it, they're also jazzed about all the recent reveals from…
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The SWU Podcast LIVE | 20/03/25
On this episode Chris and Ben are excited to discuss the brand new full trailer for Maul - Shadow Lord. What does it reveal about the plot? What will be the ultimate fate of Maul's potential new apprentice, Devon Izara? And just how hopeless can Star Wars get? Plus. How long until we get a 3+…
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The SWU Podcast LIVE | 12/3/26
On this episode Ben is flying solo and discussing all the latest Star Wars news, including some exciting happenings at the Saturn Awards! He touches on George Lucas' reception of a special award alongside big wins for Andor and Skeleton Crew. He also covers the newly revealed details for the...
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The SWU Podcast LIVE | 06/03/26
On this episode, Dominic and Ben discuss the new Empire Magazine story about The Mandalorian and Grogu! They talk about what the new quotes from Dave Filoni and Pedro Pascal tell us about the movie, as well as sharing their thoughts on the new images released in the story. Then, they talk about…
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The SWU Podcast LIVE | 27/02/26
On this episode, Ben, Chris, and Dominic discuss Tony Gilroy's recent interview, where he can finally talk freely about the parallels between Andor and what's happening in the real world. They break down why Disney would want to censor what Gilroy could say during the press tour and what it says...
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The SWU Podcast LIVE | 20/2/26
It's finally here! On this episode Ben and Dom are joined by Din from the band F-105 to break down the newly revealed trailer for The Mandalorian And Grogu. They discuss a variety of details about the trailer, including Zeb, Embo, Rotta, helmetless Din, the Twins, and much more. They also…
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The SWU Podcast LIVE | 13/2/26
On this episode Ben and Chris discuss the fandom fallout from The Mandalorian And Grogu's big Super Bowl ad! Plus, a slew of new toys revealed, a fan favorite character is confirmed to return, and… seriously, when are we getting that trailer? Furthermore they dive into the latest news, including...
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The SWU Podcast LIVE | 6/2/26
On this episode Ben, Chris and Hannah are joined by their loyal friend, and Disney expert, Joel Davis from the Eye On Canon Podcast to discuss Disney's recent leadership change. With Josh D'Amaro succeeding Bob Iger as the next CEO of the Walt Disney Company, as well as Dana Walden taking on the...
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The SWU Podcast LIVE | 30/01/26
On this episode, Dominic and Ben celebrate Ahsoka Day! They look back on the character's journey through the years, what she means to Star Wars fans, and what might be in store for her in the future. They also discuss the origins of Ahsoka Day, taking a trip back to 2008 to look at how the world...
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The SWU Podcast LIVE | 23/1/26
On this episode Ben, Chris and Dom are hyped to dive into the newly revealed trailer for Maul - Shadow Lord! They discuss their thoughts on the series' story, its intriguing time period, its stacked cast, and its breathtaking visuals. They also touch on Maul's story so far, from his resurrection…
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The SWU Podcast LIVE | 16/01/25
On this episode, Dominic, Ben, Chris, and Joel discuss the breaking news that Dave Filoni and Lynwen Brennan are succeeding Kathleen Kennedy as head of Lucasfilm. They discuss what Filoni and Brennan bring to their roles, and reflect on Kennedy's tenure as President. They also take a deep dive…
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The SWU Podcast LIVE | 09/01/26
On this episode Chris, Dom and Ben are back to celebrate a whole new year of Star Wars stories! From The Mandalorian And Grogu to Maul - Shadow Lord and Ahsoka Season Two, they discuss which projects they're most excited to see in 2026. And could this finally be the year Kathleen Kennedy bows out...
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The SWU Podcast LIVE | 19/12/25
On this episode Dom, Ben and Hannah celebrate 10 years of Star Wars: The Force Awakens on the exact day the film turned a decade old. They reminisce about their first experiences watching it and share their updated thoughts on the film looking back. And they discuss some of the recent Star Wars...
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The SWU Podcast LIVE | 12/12/25
On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Chris discuss the announcement of Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic, which broke just minutes before the show. They talk about how this game could build on and incorporate elements of the Knights of the Old Republic video games, and what it needs to do to...
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The SWU Podcast LIVE | 21/11/25
On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Chris discuss the latest updates about The Mandalorian and Grogu, The Acolyte, and Skeleton Crew. They start by discussing Jon Favreau's latest comments teasing his upcoming movie, and discuss whether the marketing for the movie is doing a good enough job…
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The SWU Podcast LIVE | 14/11/25
On this episode Dom, Ben and Hannah dive into all the latest and greatest bits of Star Wars news! They discuss Sigourney Weaver's comments about Lucasfilm's renewed approach to storytelling and how that might effect things going forward. They also touch on some updates from The Mandalorian And...
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The SWU Podcast LIVE | 7/11/25
On this episode Ben, Dom and Chris are once again joined by Joel Davis from the Eye On Canon Podcast to discuss the remaining five shorts from Star Wars: Visions Vol. 3. They break down the wide range of tones and visuals, from the simple and heartwarming story of "Yuko's Treasure", to the…
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The SWU Podcast LIVE | 31/10/25
On this episode, Chris, Ben, and Dominic are joined by Joel Davis of the Eye on Canon Podcast and Din of the band F-105 to discuss the first four episodes of Star Wars: Visions Volume 3. They go in depth on "The Duel: Payback," "The Song of Four Winds," "The Ninth Jedi: Child of Hope," and "The...
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The SWU Podcast LIVE | 24/10/25
The Hunt For Ben Solo?! On this episode Ben, Chris and Dom take on this week's big story about the Star Wars film that could have been. From Adam Driver's eagerness to return, to the story what the story might have been, and why Disney decided to axe it; they break it all down. Plus, Jeremy Allen...
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The Next Generation Strikes Back! A weekly Star Wars Radio Show featuring the latest Star Wars news and discussion. Hosted by dedicated fans Chris Seekell, Benjamin Hart, and Dominic Jones, the SWU Podcast covers all things Star Wars. From the classic films to Episode VII and beyond, from Star Wars: The Clone Wars to the Expanded Universe, from Star Wars Rebels to the latest in collecting, the SWU Podcast is there. Plus you never know who might stop by! We must got to the lower levels...The Underworld!
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