The Wampa's Lair: A Star Wars Podcast

There is always some truth in Legends, and this truth has some great characters! We step back in time to count down our Top 5 Expanded Universe characters from across the years. There's good guys and bad guys, characters from the prequel era and characters from the New Jedi Order. Whether or not you hear us mention your favorite EU character please join the conversation and tell us yours! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Ahsoka Season 2 Teaser has FINALLY dropped and we can't wait to talk about it! The stakes are bigger, the battles more epic, and the journey calls to us. We talk about everything from fascinating flashbacks, dynamic space battles, the misty return of Dathomir, and the quest to stop all wars. So the question remains; are you a Jedi, or not? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Dark Side of the Force is a pathway to many abilities some consider to be unnatural. We dive into the weaver of the dark side web, Palpatine himself! Karl and Jason explore the goals Palpatine had, the tools he used to achieve those goals, and what makes Palpatine one of the most compelling villains in movie history. Let's just hope we are strong enough to resist his temptation of UNLIMITED POWER!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Deleted Scenes of The Empire Strikes Back are a collection of alternate takes, extended sequences, and small editions to what has ultimately become the Perfect Star Wars Film! Karl and Jason once again put on their editor's hats and review each of these scenes. We dig out the good nuggets, important moments and then make the decision to Keep or Cut! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The opportunity to set up a Star Wars room or space in your home is an exciting privilege for many fans! Karl is joined by Tiara of Crafting on Ilum to discuss some of the ways they choose to set up and cultivate their particular Star Wars rooms! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Dark Side of the Force is a pathway to many pieces of music some would consider to be unnatural. We're looking at how the music of Star Wars describes the more sinister side of the Force in this episode! From that creeping sense of dread and unease, to the inescapable pursuit of it's dark agents, and the sliding descent into the deepest depths of that galaxy far, far away. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thirty years ago, Lucasfilm gathered a group of creators across multiple media platforms to create a Star Wars project with everything but the movie titled "Shadows Of The Empire." Gathering once again with Greg "EyeOnCanon" Cass and Joe Hogan, we look back on the epic legacy of this shadowy tale! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're gearing up for a brand new Star Wars movie hitting theaters so let's look back where it all began and talk about our favorite episodes of The Mandalorian! Memorable images like the first meeting of Grogu and Mandalorian, fun adventures against pirates like Gorian Shard, and key story moments where Din Djarin makes the choice to go back for the child. These episodes and more follow the creed, this is the way! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Maul - Shadow Lord hit us with an epic finale this week so of course we have to bring Katie Horn back to talk all about it! We discuss the full season, diving into many of the characters and the decisions they make. We also speculate on where things might go in Season 2. So find yourself a subterranean puddle and stare your younger self down as you take this journey with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Star Wars is filled with so many dynamic, interesting, and cool locations so prepare your intergalactic passport as we count down our Top 5 set pieces! We only scratch the surface with the Theed Hangar on Naboo, to the Jedi Temple on Coruscant, and Bright Tree Village among the forests of the moon of Endor! These set pieces are iconic, fascinate us, bring us together, and inspire our own journeys through that galaxy far far away! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Every Saga has a beginning, and every Star Wars fan had a first step into this larger world! We are joined by dear friend of the show Natalie "The Empire Strikes Nat" as we take a trip down memory lane and recall the moments we were first introduced to Star Wars! From the films, toys, books and everything in between. The nostalgia is strong with this episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Chosen One, The Hero with no Fear; this is what it means to be Anakin Skywalker right now. From a slave boy growing up on Tatooine, becoming a hero of the Republic, and suffering the tragic fall to the Dark Side are just some of the defining aspects of Anakin. Find out why he's relatable, aspirational and a cautionary tale in this discussion of Why We Love Anakin Skywalker. He was a good friend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ahsoka the series on Disney+ is the continuation of so many stories in the Star Wars universe and the beginning of something new! A scattered family trying to find each other, challenges between masters and apprentices, and whole new galaxies to explore all with a thematic score that puts us there with the characters. There are so many reasons Why We Love Ahsoka and we hope you'll find your own star whale and take this journey with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.