Alderaan Explosion: A Star Wars Podcast

In the final episode of Alderaan Explosion, Dylan, Ashley and Ciaran review and discuss the final film in the Skywalker Saga. It’s time to talk about Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. P.S Thank you to everyone who’s listened over this season or the past years. May the force be with you, always. Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Ciaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo Arcade Couch Credits: Music by: Dylan Blight Art by: Cherie Henriques Star Wars - Lucasfilm 2019 Summary Guide: https://www.lifehacker.com.au/2019/12/star-wars-the-rise-of-skywalker-here-are-all-the-spoilers/ All Episodes: https://explosionnetwork.com/alderaan-explosion Support Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

With only 7 DAYS until The Rise of Skywalker, Dylan, Ashley and Ciaran have their final thoughts and discussion around the movie.

It’s been two years since we discussed The Last Jedi. Last time it was shortly after seeing the movie in the finale of the season of Alderaan Explosion. So what do Dylan, Ashley and Ciaran think of the movie now, years later? And where does the final movie slot into their Star Wars rankings?

Season Three, The Rise of Skywalker The Force Awakens As We Hit The Final Two Films - Episode 12 Explosion Network It's the home stretch as Dylan, Ash and Ciaran discuss The Force Awakens this week and how far these new trilogy characters have come since we were first introduced to them back in 2015. Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Ciaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo Arcade Couch Credits: Music by: Dylan Blight Art by: Cherie Henriques Star Wars - Lucasfilm 2019 All Episodes: https://explosionnetwork.com/alderaan-explosion Support Us: http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

We take a week off from watching the Star Wars films to dive into some new Star Wars releases. In the video game world, we have Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, and on the TV side, the launch of Disney+ plus has given us The Mandalorian. Dylan, Ashley, Ciaran and Nicholas discuss their thoughts on these new Star Wars releases and also theorise about any potential nuggets that could be useful for The Rise of Skywalker. Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Ciaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo Nicholas Prior: https://twitter.com/LordNPrior Arcade Couch Credits: Music by: Dylan Blight Art by: Cherie Henriques Star Wars - Lucasfilm 2019 All Episodes: https://explosionnetwork.com/alderaan-explosion Support Us: http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

This could be one of the most important re-watches of the season as Dylan, Ash and Ciaran discuss Return of The Jedi. The Emperor's Throne room awaits them and the search for clues about Rise of Skywalker. Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Ciaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo Arcade Couch Credits: Music by: Dylan Blight Art by: Cherie Henriques Star Wars - Lucasfilm 2019 All Episodes: https://explosionnetwork.com/alderaan-explosion Support Us: http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Is Yoda a bit annoying in Empire Strikes Back? Is Han an utter sleaze? There’s some potential Empire Strikes Back hot takes this week as Dylan, Ashley and Ciaran discuss the movie before jumping into The Mandalorian thoughts ahead of the shows launch next week.

The final trailer for The Rise of Skywalker dropped last week so Dylan, Ashley and Ciaran discuss their thoughts on everything they saw. We’ve also started the original trilogy with this episode and talk A New Hope this week and discuss that movie at the end of the episode. The Rise of Skywalker Article Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Ciaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo Arcade Couch Credits: Music by: Dylan Blight Art by: Cherie Henriques Star Wars - Lucasfilm 2019 All Episodes: https://explosionnetwork.com/alderaan-explosion Support Us: http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

We're all rebels here. With a Cassian Andor series on its way to Disney+, Dylan, Ash and Ciaran discuss what they'd want from that movie. They also discuss how Rogue One is viewed now in a post-Solo world as the more successful spin-off. Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Ciaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo Arcade Couch Credits: Music by: Dylan Blight Art by: Cherie Henriques Star Wars - Lucasfilm 2019 All Episodes: https://explosionnetwork.com/alderaan-explosion Support Us: http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Star Wars: Rebels introduced 'The World Between Worlds' and its mind-melting idea of time travel has Dylan, Ash and Ciaran wondering if it could be used in The Rise of Skywalker? The three also discuss their thoughts on Star Wars: Rebels with a focus on the final couple episodes of the show. Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Ciaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo Arcade Couch Credits: Music by: Dylan Blight Art by: Cherie Henriques Star Wars - Lucasfilm 2019 All Episodes: https://explosionnetwork.com/alderaan-explosion Support Us: http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Season Three, The Rise of Skywalker Solo, Influence on Lando and Qi'ra Series Hopes Explosion Network Solo is the most recent Star Wars film released, so how do we feel about it a year after we did our last season of Alderaan Explosion? We also discuss a potential Qi'Ra Disney+ series and what influence Lando in the Solo movie could have had with his appearance in The Rise of Skywalker. Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Ciaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo Arcade Couch Credits: Music by: Dylan Blight Art by: Cherie Henriques Star Wars - Lucasfilm 2019 All Episodes: https://explosionnetwork.com/alderaan-explosion Support Us: http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Anakin Skywalker turns to the dark side and Dylan, Ash and Ciaran discuss just how much of that was because he believes a little too much in the visions of the future he was seeing. Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Ciaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo Arcade Couch Credits: Music by: Dylan Blight Art by: Cherie Henriques Star Wars - Lucasfilm 2019 All Episodes: https://explosionnetwork.com/alderaan-explosion Support Us: http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

We may not like sand, but we sure do like Star Wars. Dylan, Ashley and Ciaran discuss Attack of The Clone and some key points including Dooku as a character and why the romance of Anakin and Padme doesn't work. Ciaran also talks about The Clone Wars animated series, which he's been working his way through recently. Episode Timecodes ACT I 00:20 - Welcome, It's 84 Days Until Release 01:40 - When Was The Last Time We Watched This? It Was Together?! 06:25 - Attack Of The Clones Discussion Begins ACT II 11:05 - Ciaran's Been Working Through The Clone Wars, How Important Does He Think It Is? 26:10 - Clones In The Rise of Skywalker? 31:15 - The Worst CGI In The Movie 40:45 - Did Jar Jar Cause The War? ACT III 44:05 - Count Dooku Discussion 57:40 - How To Make The Yoda Fight Better 59:25 - Making The Romance Between Anakin and Padme Work ACT IV 01:03:20 - Ranking Attack Of The Clones 01:04:55 - Credits Roll Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Ciaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo Arcade Couch Credits: Music by: Dylan Blight Art by: Cherie Henriques Star Wars - Lucasfilm 2019 All Episodes: https://explosionnetwork.com/alderaan-explosion Support Us: http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

And so the re-watch began... It's Episode I: The Phantom Menance time and that means the official re-watch of Star Wars films has begun in the lead up to The Rise of Skywalker. Dylan, Ash and Ciaran discuss some thoughts about the film since last time they watched it, and also debate the idea of Rey being created by Palpatine, much like Anakin was. This week the discussion also turns to the announcement of the Obi-Wan series for Disney+ and what we think that should centre on. Episode Timecodes ACT I 00:20 - Welcome, It's 91 Days Til Release 01:10 - Something About Rascal Flats ACT II 02:05 - When Did You Last Watch 'The Phantom Menace'? 10:15 - 20th Century Fanfare Is Funny Now 15:50 - George Lucas & Politics In Star Wars 26:05 - Pre-Cog Abilities Shown by Anakin 33:30 - Did Palpatine Create Rey? ACT III 45:20 - Our Kenobi TV Series Thoughts ACT IV 01:03:40 - Final Thoughts 01:04:38 - Credits Roll Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Ciaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo Arcade Couch Credits: Music by: Dylan Blight Art by: Cherie Henriques Star Wars - Lucasfilm 2019 All Episodes: https://explosionnetwork.com/alderaan-explosion Support Us: http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

In the first episode of Alderaan Explosion: Season Three, Dylan, Ashley and Ciaran go over what this season will be about before diving into what we know about The Rise of Skywalker so far. This means discussing both the teaser trailer, D23 feature, Vanity fair article and the poster. The journey begins now, the end of the Skywalker saga is close. Episode Timecodes ACT I 00:20 - Welcome, It's 99 Days Til Release 01:50 - Season Three Outline ACT II 06:25 - Teaser Trailer Thoughts 11:20 - Teaser Breakdown ACT III 42:40 - D23 Feature Breakdown ACT IV 01:19:50 - Credit Roll Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Ciaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo Arcade Couch Credits: Music by: Dylan Blight Art by: Cherie Henriques Star Wars - Lucasfilm 2019 All Episodes: https://explosionnetwork.com/alderaan-explosion Support Us: http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Solo: A Star Wars Story has finally arrived! So what did Dylan, Ash and Ciaran think? Three scruffy looking nerf herders break down the characters, plot points, easter eggs and huge cameo in a SPOILER FILLED conversation about the latest Star Wars film. The finale of Alderaan Explosion was recorded live on Twitch as a cross-over Review Discussion. So it's also available to watch VOD on Twitch and on Youtube! Hosts: Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Ciaran Marchant : https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Email: www.pleasureexplosion.com/contact Music: Dylan Blight Twitter iTunes

Solo: A Star Wars Story has an interesting, troubled and deep past in the Star Wars history books. So before the movie releases Dylan breaks down that tale to Ash and Ciaran and gathers their thoughts. Last Shot, the Han Solo/Lando book is also discussed, along with what the guys think the next spin-off movie should be before they give their final thoughts the week before the film and their hot predictions for it. Will Ron Howard deliver? Join us next week to find out. Hosts: Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Ciaran Marchant : https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Email: www.pleasureexplosion.com/contact Music: Dylan Blight Twitter iTunes

Welcome back to Alderaan Explosion for another season of Star Wars galaxy fun! In the first episode of the season, Dylan runs Nick, Ciaran and Ash through two Solo: A Star Wars Story trailers before getting their impressions and general feelings on the film. Then using the character posters that have been revealed and what information is available, the guys try to figure out all the main characters and what their stories may be going into the film. Hosts: Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Ciaran Marchant : https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Nicholas Prior: https://twitter.com/LordNPrior Email: www.pleasureexplosion.com/contact Music: Dylan Blight Twitter iTunes

After seven weeks of discussing every film leading up to it -- Dylan, Ciaran and Ashley have finally watched The Last Jedi. FULL SPOILERS follow as they discuss episode eight. Email: explosionnetwork.com/contact This week's cast: Ashley Hobley @ashleyhobley Ciaran Marchant @YaBoyRingo Dylan Blight @vivaladil Twitter iTunes

The clock is about to strike Last Jedi hour and for the final time, Dylan gathers Ciaran and Ashley to countdown to episode eight. Everyone gives their thoughts on The Force Awakens, who Lor San Tekka is and what more of his story has been explained in the comics. Who is everyone's favourite new trilogy character? Plus, the guys drop some Last Jedi predictions before the film drops next week. Email: explosionnetwork.com/contact This week's cast: Ashley Hobley @ashleyhobley Ciaran Marchant @YaBoyRingo Dylan Blight @vivaladil Twitter iTunes

It's time to wrap up the original trilogy as Dylan, Ciaran and Ash dive into Return of the Jedi. Did Luke actually become a Jedi in Episode 6? And what about him Force choking out those guards in Jabba's palace? Is Boba Fett as cool as everyone thinks? Plus, in Last Jedi news, Dylan has a bone to pick with a certain classic character who has made 'the list.' Email: explosionnetwork.com/contact This week's cast: Ashley Hobley @ashleyhobley Ciaran Marchant @YaBoyRingo Dylan Blight @vivaladil   Twitter iTunes

Dylan and Ciaran, joined by Nick for the first time on Alderaan Explosion, discuss The Empire Strikes Back. Why is it considered the best Star Wars movie? Is it any of the guys' favourite in the franchise? All these questions are answered and more. Using Empire as a jumping off point, Dylan asks Nick and Ciaran if they are concerned The Last Jedi will be too similar to Empire. Also, did either of them feel that The Force Awakens was too similar to A New Hope, as many vocal parties on the internet have said? To end the show -- should you rush out to play Battlefront II's campaign as a Star Wars fan? And a new Last Jedi spot has a few key details about Rey and Luke's relationship in The Last Jedi.   Email: explosionnetwork.com/contact This week's cast: Ciaran Marchant @YaBoyRingo Dylan Blight @vivaladil Nicholas Prior @LordNPrior Twitter iTunes

In this ultra-packed episode of Alderaan Explosion, Dylan, Ash and Ciaran are joined by Review Culture's Buddy Watson to discuss Rogue One and A New Hope. After each watching the movies back-to-back, Dylan wants to know if everyone loved the marathon experience like he did, and how everyone rates Rogue One with about a year since it's original release. After discussing those movies and hyperspace (how does that work?), the guys talk about the week's latest Star Wars news -- which isn't Last Jedi releated! Lucasfilm has announced Rian Johnson is working on a new trilogy of movies, and we have a live-action Star Wars TV series coming in 2019 -- what stories would everyone like these to cover? Email: explosionnetwork.com/contact This week's cast: Ashley Hobley @ashleyhobley Ciaran Marchant @YaBoyRingo Dylan Blight @vivaladil Special Guest: Buddy Watson @buddywatson12 Twitter iTunes

It's finally time for Anakin to become Vader as Dylan, Ciaran and Ash watch Episode 3: Revenge of the Sith this week and discuss the positives and negatives of the film. Lots more discussion takes place on The Clone Wars series, as it ties in and helps answer many questions about Revenge of the Sith. Dylan also asks what should and shouldn't be included in a Star Wars film, and asks Ash and Ciaran if there is any piece of information in extended universe material that they think should have been in a film. Also, the latest 45-second trailer for The Last Jedi is discussed at the end of the show, as Dylan reveals his biggest piece of Episode 8 news for the week. Email: explosionnetwork.com/contact This week's cast: Ashley Hobley @ashleyhobley Ciaran Marchant @YaBoyRingo Dylan Blight @vivaladil Twitter iTunes

This week, it's Attack of the Clones time, as Dylan, Ash and Ciaran talk about the second of the prequel films. They also dive into some Clone Wars animated series material and talk about Obi-Wan being an all-around great Jedi and possibly Rey's grandfather. Email: explosionnetwork.com/contact This week's cast: Ashley Hobley @ashleyhobley Ciaran Marchant @YaBoyRingo Dylan Blight @vivaladil Twitter iTunes

On the first episode of Alderaan Explosion, Dylan, Ciaran and Ash break down their thoughts, critiques and memories of The Phantom Menace, including when they first watched it, plus their reaction as kids compared to their current views. Then, Dylan breaks down The Last Jedi trailer. What secrets are hidden in each frame? And most importantly, is the trailer pulling a blind one on us with its editing? Email: explosionnetwork.com/contact This week's cast: Ashley Hobley @ashleyhobley Ciaran Marchant @YaBoyRingo Dylan Blight @vivaladil Twitter iTunes

Alderaan Explosion: Building up hype leading into the new Star Wars film -- a mini-series podcast from explosionnetwork.com. Watch-along week by week as we re-watch every Star Wars film, building up to The Last Jedi on December 14. Introduction to the show with a rundown of what it'll be about. Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Music: Dylan Blight