Scavenger's Hoard: A Star Wars Podcast

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty discuss the following news: - John Boyega indicates he may be interested in returning to Star Wars - Intriguing reveals in Pablo Hidalgo's new book 'Fascinating Facts' (WINKIEEEEEE) - Excerpt from ESB-themed short story 'A Good Kiss' revealed ahead of the release of anniversary anthology. We then move into the main discussion, which focuses on the season two premiere of 'The Mandalorian'. We run through our highlights and critiques, with the discussion spanning everything from the peculiar rituals of Mandalorian culture to Rachael's surprising passion for banthas. At the start of the Mandalorian discussion, we direct people to a fundraiser organised on behalf of the Transgender Law Center. Please do support this fundraiser if you can! https://www.gofundme.com/f/trans-rights-are-human-rights-this-is-the-way Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork. If you have any questions for us or want to share your own thoughts on Rey, please email us at scavengershoard@gmail.com

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty discuss the following news: - New High Republic info from NYCC - New details on From a Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back - Kelly Marie Tran says she’s open to the possibility of returning as Rose Tico - Ewan McGregor teases new details of the Obi-Wan series We then move into the main topic, which is an in-depth discussion of James Kahn’s impressive novelisation of Return of the Jedi. We discuss the background to the novelisation, and the various ways in which it enhances and even improves upon the film. We read some of our favourite passages, finding ourselves befuddled by Vader’s weirdly puritanical hang-ups and impressed by the new depth leant to characters such as Luke and Leia. Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork. If you have any questions for us or want to share your own thoughts on Rey, please email us at scavengershoard@gmail.com

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty discuss the following news: - The first trailer for the second season of 'The Mandalorian' - 'The Mandalorian' wins big at the Emmys We then move into the main topic, which is an extended discussion of the Doctor Aphra audio drama written by Sarah Kuhn. We discuss our feelings about the format, the characterisations and the emotional aspects of the story. You might also hear us provide Lucasfilm with some suggestions for future territory that audio dramas could cover... Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork. If you have any questions for us or want to share your own thoughts on Rey, please email us at scavengershoard@gmail.com

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty discuss the following news: - John Boyega's GQ interview (we touch on this only briefly, as we are planning a full episode focused on the issues John raises) - The Mandalorian season 2 gets previewed by EW - Daisy Ridley reveals the behind-the-scenes turmoil surrounding the question of Rey's parentage. We then move into the main topic, which is an extended tribute to Rey. Specifically, we pay homage to the first female protagonist of a Star Wars film by sharing emails sent in by our listeners - we had a fantastic response to our request for contributions, and were incredibly touched by the messages our listeners sent in. We read out all the emails in full, and then add our own comments and reflections. Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork. If you have any questions for us or want to share your own thoughts on Rey, please email us at scavengershoard@gmail.com

After a hiatus of a few months, Rachael and Kirsty return with a new episode! We start out by explaining our absence and offering a few recommendations of what we've been listening to while we've been away. We then enter into a news section where we catch up on what we have missed, covering: - Disney+’s ‘Star Wars’ Spinoff Series ‘Rogue One’ Sets Adria Arjona To Co-Star With Diego Luna - The Lego Star Wars Holiday Special to premiere on Disney+ - Next Star Wars theatrical films pushed back a year - Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy on Baby Yoda, ‘The Mandalorian’ and the Future of ‘Star Wars’ We then (around an hour in) segue into a detailed discussion of the novelisation of 'The Empire Strikes Back', which inspires some passionate opinions on both sides of the spectrum. Stick around to hear us talk about progress in the depiction of women, nostalgia for Alan Dean Foster's prose and some ruminations on the peculiar limitations of the novelisation format.

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty discuss the following news: - New projects officially announced from Taika Waititi/Krysty Wilson-Cairns and Leslye Headland - Temuera Morrison returns to 'Star Wars' universe to play Boba Fett. We then move on to an extended discussion of the novelisation of the original Star Wars/A New Hope, written by Scavenger's Hoard fave Alan Dean Foster. We go into everything you could want us to cover - from how the novelisation came to be, to its intriguing world-building and questionable depictions of the female of the species in the GFFA. Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork. Email your Rey stories to us at scavengershoard@gmail.com

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty discuss the following: - Russian Doll creator working on a new Star Wars series - Doctor Aphra audio drama in the works - New casting announced for Cassian Andor live-action series. We then segue into an in-depth discussion of Reylo across the sequel trilogy, with a particular emphasis on Deborah Lutz’s excellent book ‘The Dangerous Lover: Gothic Villains, Byronism, and the Nineteenth-Century Seduction Narrative’. We explore how the dynamic between Rey and Kylo Ren/Ben Solo evolved across The Force Awakens, The Last Jedi and The Rise of Skywalker, in particular emphasising how the character of Ben Solo fulfils the tragic destiny of a certain type of Byronic hero. Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork. If you have any questions for Rachael and Kirsty, please email them to scavengershoard@gmail.com

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty discuss the following: - New writer announced for the Obi-Wan TV series - Character descriptions are released for Project Luminous/the High Republic (we can't decide what to call it yet) - The editors of the J.J. Abrams' sequel trilogy films speak about The Last Jedi, The Rise of Skywalker and the treacherous waters of fan discourse. We then segue into an in-depth discussion of the amazing limited-run comic, 'The Rise of Kylo Ren', by Charles Soule and Will Sliney. We run through our thoughts on the series before discussing it issue by issue, drawing out our favourite themes, character moments and intersections with the films. Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork. If you have any questions for Rachael and Kirsty, please email them to scavengershoard@gmail.com

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty 'finish what they started' in Star Wars: Resistance, discussing the second half of the final season and reflecting on the show as a whole. They run through their highlights as well as their criticisms, before finishing on a high by running through the very best episodes of the show. At the start of the show we give shoutouts to charities we'd like to support in these frightening times. Rachael's charity is the St George's Coronavirus Appeal, which is intended to go towards medical supplies and pastoral support for frontline staff: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/thankyouappeal Kirsty's cause is Northwest Harvest, a hunger relief agency supporting food banks, meal programs and high-needs schools across Washington State. Their work has never been more important than it is right now: https://www.northwestharvest.org/donate Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork. If you have any questions for Rachael and Kirsty, please email them to scavengershoard@gmail.com

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty aim to maintain something like normality in strange times - we start off the show by briefly discussing the newly released 'Roll Out' and 'Galaxy of Adventures' shorts, before taking a deep dive into the behind-the-scenes documentary 'The Skywalker Legacy'. We talk about the best insights and most entertaining b-roll, as well as revisiting some of our central issues with 'The Rise of Skywalker'. Finally, we finish off the show with a listener questions concerning Star Wars' track record when it comes to romance (specifically LGBTQ relationships). Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork. If you have any questions for Rachael and Kirsty, please email them to scavengershoard@gmail.com

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty are joined by composer and friend of the show Christy Carew for a discussion of John Williams' score for 'The Rise of Skywalker'. We talk through our highlights from the score, with Christy bringing in her deep insights to break down how Williams made the music so emotionally impactful. You can find the catalogue of the musical themes of Star Wars mentioned in the show here: https://franklehman.com/starwars/ And you can find Christy on Tumblr here: https://enjoyallneednothing-blog.tumblr.com/ Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork. If you have any questions for Rachael and Kirsty, please email them to scavengershoard@gmail.com

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty cover the following: - Project Luminous is revealed as the High Republic - New Star Wars film in development - Bob Iger replaced with another Bob We then round off the show with a few listener questions. Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork. If you have any questions for Rachael and Kirsty, please email them to scavengershoard@gmail.com

This week, Kirsty (Rachael is on editing-only duties this week!) is joined by four guests to discuss racism and fandom. April, Mariet, Mneme and Molly are all women of color who ship Reylo. They’re here to share their experiences and interactions with other shippers, anti-shippers, and the larger Star Wars fandom. They also cover how the sequel trilogy depicts its characters of color, including the treatment of Rose Tico and the introduction of Jannah in The Rise of Skywalker. You can find our guests on twitter: April at @enfysblessed, Mariet at @valkyrie_art, Molly at @mpychu, and Mneme at @thebittersnake. Suggestions for further reading: - So You Want To Talk about Race by Ijeoma Oluo - White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism by Robin DiAngelo - How to be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi - Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria? by Beverly Daniel Tatum - Me and White Supremacy by Layla F. Saad Many thanks to all of our guests, to Christy Carew for the Scavenger’s Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork. Don’t forget to like us on Facebook and give us a follow on Twitter @ScavengersHoard!

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty discuss the following: - Bob Iger discusses future plans for Star Wars TV in earnings call - Poe Dameron YA novel announced for August 2020 - Obi-Wan series out on hold - Project Luminous news is coming. We then ease into our spotlight section, which is specially tailored to Valentine's Day! We run through the main smooches in the Star Wars saga, from Anakin and Padme's tortured exchanges on Naboo right up to the tragic make-out session between Rey and Ben on Exegol. The episode is then rounded out with a series of listener questions. Thanks to everyone who submitted their queries! Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork. If you have any questions for Rachael and Kirsty, please email them to scavengershoard@gmail.com

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty discuss reports that Taika Waititi is in talks to direct a Star Wars feature film. We then move on to a discussions of episodes 7 and 8 of 'The Mandalorian', as well as providing our thoughts on season one overall. The episode is then rounded out with a series of listener questions. Thanks to everyone who submitted their queries! Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork. If you have any questions for Rachael and Kirsty, please email them to scavengershoard@gmail.com