• Episode 32: The Death Star
    Apr 11 2024

    After a narrow escape on the swamp planet Dagobah, the crew finds a link to one of the most dangerous weapons ever created in the galaxy - The Death Star.

    Join Al, Mikel, and CB as they dive into every trench, thermal exhaust port, and superglued panel on the iconic battle station. Digging into the behind the scenes creation and iteration, all the way to answering age old questions like "why does the Death Star even have a trash compactor??" and "What does power its planet destroying laser??" We hope you grab your flight suit, hop in your X-Wing and come join us on board as we explore Moff Jerjerrod's pride and joy!

    Skit: 00:00:00 - 00:04:15

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    Production Credits
    Written By: Mikel Howarth & Alex Stewart
    Produced By: Mikel Howarth
    Directed By: Mikel Howarth and Alex Stewart

    Music Credits



    • "Arcadia" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Episode 31: Yoda: A True Jedi Master
    Feb 11 2024

    After a rough landing in the swamplands of Dagobah, the crew of the Raven find themselves uncovering the abode of a great Jedi, and Al and Mikel can't help but share the history and mystery of master Yoda himself!

    Join us as we cover every nook, crannie and wrinkle on the old puppet, from his inception and design, to the incredible performance by Frank Oz, and even a bit about his unique history and a couple of other similar beings in the Star Wars universe that were inspired by the old green force-weilder!

    Skit: 00:00:00 - 00:02:45

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    Production Credits
    Written By: Mikel Howarth & Alex Stewart
    Produced By: Mikel Howarth
    Directed By: Mikel Howarth and Alex Stewart

    Music Credits

    "Mighty & Meek" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Episode 30: The Legacy of Life Day
    Jan 20 2024

    Grab a Wookie Cookie and join Al and Mikel on a special holiday voyage to explore the enduring influence Life Day has had on the Star Wars universe! From Chewbacca's family to the Mandalorian's amban rifle, to LEGO, its fingerprints are everywhere.


    Skit

    00:00:00 - 00:03:51


    Holonet Hero

    Star Wars Radio, YouTube SW Preservationist


    Featured Holo Mail

    Cole!

    Steven!

    Maya!


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    Production Credits

    Written By: Mikel Howarth & Alex Stewart

    Produced By: Mikel Howarth

    Directed By: Mikel Howarth and Alex Stewart

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    1 hr and 59 mins
  • Episode 29: Din Djarin: The Mandalorian
    Sep 24 2023

    At last the crew makes it to the glassy green surface of the once luscious world of Mandalore, and this time Al and Mikel are taking a deep dive into the titular Mandalorian himself - Din Djarin. Come aboard for a journey through the history of what eventually brought the Mandalorian to the life, going all the way back to 2005. There's a lot of surprising hidden corners in the Mandalorian's past, on and off-screen! We'll see you on the Raven!

    Skit: 00:00:00 - 00:03:50

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    Production Credits:
    Written By: Mikel Howarth & Alex Stewart
    Produced By: Mikel Howarth
    Directed By: Mikel Howarth, Alex Stewart, and C-B7


     

    Thank you for listening! May the force be with you, and may the stars light your way!

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    1 hr and 44 mins
  • Episode 28: Casual Cantina - Bo-Katan Kryze: Sister, Warrior, and Heiress to Mandalore
    Sep 1 2023

    Al and Mikel get a second hand Holotactics table on the Raven, which starts a conversation about another of Mandalore's great leaders, Bo-Katan Kryze! Put on your tactical bucket and join us around the table for a cantina chat about the Nite Owl herself!

    Skit: 00:00:00 - 00:02:00

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    Email: smugglersdispatch@gmail.com
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    Production Credits:
    Written By: Mikel Howarth & Alex Stewart
    Produced By: Mikel Howarth
    Directed By: Mikel Howarth, Alex Stewart, and C-B7


     

    Thank you for listening! May the force be with you, and may the stars light your way!

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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Episode 27: Casual Cantina - Satine Kryze: The Pacifist Duchess of Mandalore
    Aug 22 2023

    Still curious about the planet and the people, Al and Mikel have a casual conversation about Duchess Satine over a cup of caf.

    Join Al and Mikel as they talk about who Satine is, what she means to the galaxy at large, as well what lessons we can take into the real world from her example. See you on board the Raven!

    Skit: 00:00:00 - 00:01:31

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    Email: smugglersdispatch@gmail.com
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    Production Credits:
    Written By: Mikel Howarth & Alex Stewart
    Produced By: Mikel Howarth
    Directed By: Mikel Howarth, Alex Stewart, and C-B7



    Thank you for listening! May the force be with you, and may the stars light your way!

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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Episode 26: Mandalore: The Storied History of an Ancient Homeworld
    Aug 5 2023

    Orbiting the surface of the desolated planet Mandalore, the crew of the Raven V discuss the habitability and history of the legendary homeworld of the Mandalorian people.

    Join Al and Mikel as they take a dive into the living waters, peer into the eye of the great mythosaur, and generally wax philosophical about this lore-rich piece of Star Wars history! This is the first episode in a series where we will try to get to the bottom of what makes the Mandalorian people so intriguing, engaging, and longstanding. So put on your helmet, grab your blasters and jetpacks, and join us for this special transmission!

    Skit: 00:00:00 - 00:03:00

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    Production Credits
    Written By: Mikel Howarth & Alex Stewart
    Produced By: Mikel Howarth
    Directed By: Mikel Howarth and Alex Stewart

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    1 hr and 46 mins
  • Episode 25: Fan Films: A Strange and Wonderful World
    Jul 21 2023

    Dust off your old Holoprojector, and join us in celebrating a hand-picked collection of the best (or most infamous) Star Wars fan films! There's some old classics and maybe even a few you haven't heard of! Al and Mikel dig into what makes this galaxy such a great sandbox for other storytellers, and how Star Wars itself is in a way a fan film. So pop some Batuu Mix and come celebrate the stories being told by fans across the world!

    Skit
    00:00:00 - 00:01:40

    Our Kyber Encrusted Roster of Fan Films

    • George Lucas in love
    • TROOPS
    • Hardware Wars
    • Trial on the Island Moon
    • The Birth of a Monster
    • Shadow of the Republic
    • Tukk Tales


    Holonet Hero

    • Jan Ruppert, creator of Tukk Tales


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    Production Credits
    Written By: Mikel Howarth & Alex Stewart
    Produced By: Mikel Howarth
    Directed By: Mikel Howarth and Alex Stewart


    Music Credits

    • "Through The Woods" by Shane Ivers (https://www.silvermansound.com)
    • "Calling Fanfares" by Konstantin Kasyanov used with permission
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    1 hr and 20 mins