Scavenger's Hoard: A Star Wars Podcast

Kirsty​ and Rachael are quick out of the gate with their Rogue One spoiler review! These represent our initial thoughts (we’ve both only seen it once), and we cover our feelings on everything from a certain Dark Lord of the Sith to the film’s politics and handling of its characters and plot. We dive into spoilers from the outset, so it’s best to hold off listening to this until you’ve seen the film for yourself!

There has been something of a furore in Star Wars fandom of late, which was essentially triggered by people being told to shut up about "gender issues" in Star Wars. In response to this, we do the sensible thing and talk about gender issues in a podcast.

Scavenger’s Hoard is a weekly Star Wars podcast hosted by Rachael and Kirsty, offering insight into the latest Star Wars news as well as in-depth analysis and commentary, with a particular focus on the sequel trilogy. This podcast is spoiler-friendly, so please be careful if you’re a spoiler-phobe!

Scavenger’s Hoard is a weekly Star Wars podcast hosted by Rachael and Kirsty, offering insight into the latest Star Wars news as well as in-depth analysis and commentary, with a particular focus on the sequel trilogy.

Scavenger’s Hoard is a weekly Star Wars podcast hosted by Rachael and Kirsty, offering insight into the latest Star Wars news as well as in-depth analysis and commentary, with a particular focus on the sequel trilogy.

Scavenger’s Hoard is a weekly Star Wars podcast hosted by Rachael and Kirsty, offering insight into the latest Star Wars news as well as in-depth analysis and commentary, with a particular focus on the sequel trilogy. This time, our special guest is Natasha! You can find Natasha on Tumblr here: http://ashesforfoxes.tumblr.com/ Check out Natasha’s awesome Reddit post here: https://www.reddit.com/r/starwarsspeculation/comments/5ausro/rey_kylo_twilight/ This podcast is spoiler-friendly, so please be careful if you’re a spoiler-phobe! Follow us on Twitter @ScavengersHoard! Send your questions to scavengershoard@gmail.com Find us on iTunes at: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/scavengers-hoard/id1176653293?mt=2 Or on SoundCloud at: https://soundcloud.com/scavengershoard Quick guide: 0.00-6.40 – Intros and brief discussion of the new Rogue One novel Catalyst. NEWS 6.40-14.52 – We discuss the casting of Emilia Clarke in the new Han Solo standalone movie. 14.52-19.10 – Episode IX to be filmed in 70mm! 19.10-33.33 – We discuss the new Making Star Wars spoilers on the new characters played by Benicio del Toro, Laura Dern and Kelly Marie Tran. 33.33-35.43 – We pass judgement on the new Rogue One IMAX poster! 35.43-39.13 – Two new Rogue One featurettes to discuss courtesy of Japan! 39.13-49.00 – We discuss the latest Rogue One featurette, and the film’s PG-13 rating. SPOTLIGHT SECTION 49.00 –2.01.34 – We have an epic discussion of shipping, with a particular focus on The Force Awakens fandom and how the shipping phenomenon has been perceived and treated by the wider fandom. IT CAME FROM REDDIT! 2.01.34-2.07.20 – We bite our teeth into one Redditor’s stab at a hypothetical Episode VIII teaser! QUESTIONS 2.07.20 –2.12.54 – We answer “So my question is, from your perspectives, what types of revelations or scenarios are possible concerning the massacre? And how important is it in the first place, esp concerning Kylo and Rey (as we know now that Rey was definitely not trained by Luke)?” 2.12.54-2.19.04 – We answer “What are you guys' thoughts on the early MSW rumored subplot of Leia, Poe and Laura Dern? Where Laura Dern is a surviving Republic senator or General, who has conflict with Poe during Leia's injuries. Will Dern be a "shadow archetype" of Leia or Poe? Do you think they'll be a mini-resistance civil war? Leia followers vs Dern followers? Is this too much for Episode VIII to handle?” 2.19.04-end – We answer “Hi there! Wanted you ladies to know you run my number one choice in Star Wars podcasts by a long shot. I am also a believer in Reylo however my question doubles as a theory and it pertains to your comments that Rey having bested a wounded and emotionally bent Kylo leaves an interesting arc for their next confrontation. What if Rey, who has limited experience counting on others, is spared by Kylo thus confusing her emotionally-morally, bringing it full circle=Reylo/redemption.” If you want to see what else we get up to in the world of Star Wars or submit a question for next time, you can find Rachael on Tumblr here: http://starwarsnonsense.tumblr.com/ And Kirsty on Tumblr here: http://bastila-bae.tumblr.com/ You can also find Rachael’s essays and analyses collected at her Wordpress blog here: https://journalofthestarwars.wordpress.com/ Podcast art by nemling: http://nemling.tumblr.com/ Music credit: Trail of Tears - http://www.purple-planet.com/reflective/4583971306

Scavenger’s Hoard is a weekly Star Wars podcast hosted by Rachael and Kirsty, offering insight into the latest Star Wars news as well as in-depth analysis and commentary, with a particular focus on the sequel trilogy. This podcast is spoiler-friendly, so please be careful if you’re a spoiler-phobe! Follow us on Twitter @ScavengersHoard! Read AcrosstheGrey's excellent post on the discourse surrounding The Force Awakens here: https://www.reddit.com/r/starwarsspeculation/comments/5ausro/rey_kylo_twilight/ Quick guide: 0.00-6.04 – Intros and discussion of the surprisingly kinky Force Awakens Marvel comic. NEWS 6.04-21.45 – We discuss the Rogue One international trailer, as well as the other TV spots to have come out! 21.45-28.00 – Rogue One tickets to go on sale at the end of November? 28.00-38.42 – We discuss the Rogue One marketing materials! 38.42-43.00 - Star Wars: Episode VIII casts the crucial part of ‘stable boy’! 43.00-47.00 - Ade Edmondson back on for Episode VIII? 47.00-55.08 - Eddie Redmayne could have been Kylo Ren! SPOTLIGHT SECTION(S) 55.08-1.14.30 – We discuss recent developments in the discourse surrounding Star Wars resulting from the J.J. Abrams audio commentary. 1.14.30-1.30.00 – We take a look at Letter Never Sent, and how it may have inspired Episode VIII. QUESTIONS 1.30.00-1.33.34 – We answer a listener’s question about the great General Hux! 1.33.34-1.35.36 – When will Scavenger’s Hoard be hitting iTunes? 1.35.36-end – We do our best to tackle a deep question on the political landscape of Star Wars. If you want to see what else we get up to in the world of Star Wars or submit a question for next time, you can find Rachael on Tumblr here: http://starwarsnonsense.tumblr.com/ And Kirsty on Tumblr here: http://bastila-bae.tumblr.com/ You can also find Rachael’s essays and analyses collected at her Wordpress blog here: https://journalofthestarwars.wordpress.com/ Podcast art by nemling: http://nemling.tumblr.com/ Music credit: Trail of Tears - http://www.purple-planet.com/reflective/4583971306

*This is our first episode with new and improved audio quality! Your ears will reap the benefits of our equipment upgrades.* Scavenger’s Hoard is a weekly Star Wars podcast hosted by Rachael and Kirsty, offering insight into the latest Star Wars news as well as in-depth analysis and commentary, with a particular focus on the sequel trilogy. This podcast is spoiler-friendly, so please be careful if you’re a spoiler-phobe! Follow us on Twitter @ScavengersHoard! You can check out the New York Times article where we’re featured here: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/06/movies/how-female-fans-made-star-wars-their-own.html?smid=tw-nytimes&smtyp=cur And you can read an extensive breakdown of J.J. Abrams’ Force Awakens audio commentary here: http://mummiesandlightsabers.tumblr.com/post/152538555049/jj-abrams-audio-commentary-for-the Quick guide: 0.00-3.26 – Intros and discussion of Scavenger’s Hoard being featured in a New York Times article! NEWS 3.26-15.27 – Discussion of the costumes Kylo Ren and Luke will be wearing in Episode VIII. *THIS DISCUSSION GETS A LITTLE SPOILER-Y* 15.27-20.40 – Adam Driver speaks on secret knowledge when it comes to his Star Wars character! 20.40-26.35 – Daisy Ridley broaches the topic of Reylo in an interview with Yahoo! News. 26.35-30.00 – Rogue One won’t have a title crawl! SPOTLIGHT SECTION 30.00-1.49.22 – We sink our teeth into J.J. Abrams’ audio commentary on The Force Awakens, focusing on key quotes and discussing their implications. IT CAME FROM REDDIT! 1.49.22-end – We discuss a most novel scenario where Luke, as it turns out, has been training a secret son. Angst and drama ensue! If you want to see what else we get up to in the world of Star Wars or submit a question for next time, you can find Rachael on Tumblr here: http://starwarsnonsense.tumblr.com/ And Kirsty on Tumblr here: http://bastila-bae.tumblr.com/ You can also find Rachael’s essays and analyses collected at her Wordpress blog here: https://journalofthestarwars.wordpress.com/ Podcast art by nemling: http://nemling.tumblr.com/ Music credit: Trail of Tears - http://www.purple-planet.com/reflective/4583971306

Scavenger’s Hoard is a weekly Star Wars podcast hosted by Rachael and Kirsty, offering insight into the latest Star Wars news as well as in-depth analysis and commentary, with a particular focus on the sequel trilogy. Please note that we suffered some technical difficulties with this episode, so the noise (the buzzing sound in the background) is particularly prominent for stretches of the recording. Rest assured that we are investing in new equipment, so – fingers crossed! – our quality should be improving substantially from the next episode onwards. This podcast is spoiler-friendly, so please be careful if you’re a spoiler-phobe! Quick guide: 0.00-4.50 – Intros and a little rant about Nuke Skywalker. NEWS 4.50-9.42 – Donald Glover has been cast as Lando for the Han Solo movie! 9.42-15.00 - Director Krennic is a working class Imperial! 15.00 –26.40 - Daisy Ridley chats the Mary Sue controversy and touches upon Episode VIII. 26.40-37.48 – A new type of stormtrooper for Episode VIII? SPOTLIGHT SECTION 37.48-1.46.20 – An epic discussion of love and romance across all three trilogies. QUESTIONS 1.46.20-1.48.32 – Will Leia forgive Kylo? 1.48.32–1.52.30 – Who are the murders, thieves and traitors that Kylo name checks? 1.52.30-end – Are Rey and Poe’s interrogation’s different? (Please also see Rachael’s post on the subject here - http://starwarsnonsense.tumblr.com/post/137172324414/the-anatomy-of-interrogation) Follow us on Twitter @ScavengersHoard! If you want to see what else we get up to in the world of Star Wars or submit a question for next time, you can find Rachael on Tumblr here: http://starwarsnonsense.tumblr.com/ And Kirsty on Tumblr here: http://bastila-bae.tumblr.com/ You can also find Rachael’s essays and analyses collected at her Wordpress blog here: https://journalofthestarwars.wordpress.com/ Podcast art by nemling: http://nemling.tumblr.com/ Music credit: Trail of Tears - http://www.purple-planet.com/reflective/4583971306

Scavenger’s Hoard is a weekly Star Wars podcast hosted by Rachael and Kirsty, offering insight into the latest Star Wars news as well as in-depth analysis and commentary, with a particular focus on the sequel trilogy. This podcast is spoiler-friendly, so please be careful if you’re a spoiler-phobe! Do follow us on Twitter @ScavengersHoard Quick guide: NEWS 0.00-3.42 – Intros and discussion of the terror of the Ewoks! 3.42-11.12 – Discussion of the clips that have been released from J.J.’s audio commentary on The Force Awakens. 11.12-18.10 – We deliver our judgement on the deleted scene showing Unkar Plutt confronting Rey at Maz’s castle. 18.10-21.08 – A delve into the new Rogue One images revealed via Topps Card Trader. 21.08-28.56 – We talk about the new excerpt from the Rogue One novel Catalyst. SPOTLIGHT SECTION 28.56-1.19.40 – We sink our teeth into the mystery box, and discuss whether we think the mysteries established in The Force Awakens will have satisfying resolutions. IT CAME FROM REDDIT 1.19.40-1.34.56 – We discuss a classic George Lucas quote discussing Star Wars as a fairy-tale, and discuss how that still holds true today. QUESTIONS 1.34.56-1.44.06 – We answer Rupert’s question asking whether we believe Rey will go dark side in a future film. 1.44.06-1.47.40 – We answer Allie’s question about the stormtrooper programme. 1.47.40-1.54.47 – We answer Jamie’s question and discuss the evolving conflict between the Resistance and the First Order. 1.54.47-end – We answer our final question from UKnowItVampy and discuss how we met! If you want to see what else we get up to in the world of Star Wars or submit a question for next time, you can find Rachael on Tumblr here: http://starwarsnonsense.tumblr.com/ And Kirsty on Tumblr here: http://bastila-bae.tumblr.com/ You can also find Rachael’s essays and analyses collected at her Wordpress blog here: https://journalofthestarwars.wordpress.com/ Podcast art by nemling: http://nemling.tumblr.com/ Music credit: Trail of Tears - http://www.purple-planet.com/reflective/4583971306

Scavenger’s Hoard is a weekly Star Wars podcast hosted by Rachael and Kirsty, offering insight into the latest Star Wars news as well as in-depth analysis and commentary, with a particular focus on the sequel trilogy. This podcast is spoiler-friendly, so please be careful if you’re a spoiler-phobe! Quick guide: 0.00-6.05 – Introduction and mini-rants about the Marvel comic and the 2016 Star Wars Annual. NEWS 6.05-12.23 – We discuss the new Rogue One poster. 12.24-30.20 – And the new Rogue One trailer! 30.21-38.20 – We talk a brand-new spoiler about Finn’s introduction in Episode VIII. SPOTLIGHT SECTION 38.21-1.41.50 – Rachael and Kirsty get their teeth into an epic discussion about the state of women in Star Wars. QUESTIONS 1.41.51 –1.45.50 – We answer a question about the marketing for Episode VII in the aftermath of the film's release, and its potential Reylo implications. 1.45.51–1.50.44 – Another great question, this time about Kylo’s lightsaber and how a new and smoother finish could have ramifications for his character development. 1.50.45–end– The final question concerns Finn, and the potential for him to have a female mentor figure in Maz in Episode VIII. If you want to see what else we get up to in the world of Star Wars or submit a question for next time, you can find Rachael on Tumblr here: http://starwarsnonsense.tumblr.com/ And Kirsty on Tumblr here: http://bastila-bae.tumblr.com/ You can also find Rachael’s essays and analyses collected at her Wordpress blog here: https://journalofthestarwars.wordpress.com/ Art by Nemling: http://nemling.tumblr.com/ Music credit: Trail of Tears - http://www.purple-planet.com/reflective/4583971306

Scavenger’s Hoard is a weekly Star Wars podcast hosted by Rachael and Kirsty, offering insight into the latest Star Wars news as well as in-depth analysis and commentary, with a particular focus on the sequel trilogy. This podcast is spoiler-friendly, so please be careful if you’re a spoiler-phobe! Quick guide: 0.00–6.45 – Introductions, how we got into Star Wars 6.45–10.20 – Warwick Davis in Episode VIII 10.20–16.42 – Adam Driver clarifies his comments on Episode VIII 16.42–19.50 – New Russian Rogue One poster 19.50–26.50 – Female leads testing for Han Solo movies 26.50–34.03 – Rogue Friday discussion 34.03–1.14.42 – Spotlight discussion on all things Rey in The Force Awakens 1.14.42–1.23.50 – It came from Reddit! A discussion of some information on Kyber crystals found in the new Ahsoka novel. 1.23.50–1.35.56 – Question on the upcoming release of The Force Awakens on 3D blu-ray, and what we’re expecting from it. 1.35.56–1.45.40 – A question on the use of holochrons in The Clone Wars and Rebels, and whether there is any possibility of this mythology being touched upon in the sequel trilogy, especially in relation to Rey and Kylo. 1.45.40–1.58.08 – A question on Rey’s potential relationship with Luke, and whether he will be a kind of father figure to her. If you want to see what else we get up to in the world of Star Wars or submit a question for next time, you can find Rachael on Tumblr here: http://starwarsnonsense.tumblr.com/ And Kirsty on Tumblr here: http://bastila-bae.tumblr.com/ You can also find Rachael’s essays and analyses collected at her Wordpress blog here: https://journalofthestarwars.wordpress.com/ Music credit: Trail of Tears - http://www.purple-planet.com/reflective/4583971306