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Matt and Nick went live this week for a full deep dive into Maul Shadow Lord Chapters 3 and 4, Whispers in the Unknown and Pride and Vengeance. The guys broke down their personal reviews of both episodes, hit their top moments, and dug into the Easter eggs and lore connections tying this series back to the broader Star Wars universe. The main talking point of the night centered on Maul as a master manipulator. In Episode 3, Maul gets Devon Izawa alone, shares his version of his history, and lets her hold his lightsaber blade — and the Dark Side calls to her through it. He then lets her walk away. Matt and Nick debated whether that move was calculated seduction or Maul genuinely testing her, and whether Devon is already further down the path than she realizes. The question of whether Maul is getting inside her head and slowly steering her toward his view of how the Force should be wielded was front and center all night. The guys also looked ahead to Episodes 5 and 6, titled Inquisition and Night of the Hunted, dropping next Monday April 20, and laid out their predictions for where the story is heading now that Daki is injured and the Empire may be closing in on Janix. Listen and subscribe on Spotify: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/starwarstimeshow Watch on YouTube: YouTube.com/Starwarstimeshow

Maul Shadow Lord Premiere Review: Our Honest Takes, Top Moments & Predictions Matt and Young Nick went live to break down the two-episode premiere of Star Wars: Maul Shadow Lord, and there was plenty to dig into. The guys gave their full personal reviews of Chapter 1: The Dark Revenge and Chapter 2: Sinister Schemes, covering everything from the show's gritty crime noir tone and stunning watercolor-influenced animation to how this post-Order 66 version of Maul compares to where we left him at the end of The Clone Wars. The deep dive covered top moments from both episodes, easter eggs and lore connections hiding across Janix, and a close look at Devon Izara and what her dynamic with Maul could mean as the season develops. Maul is hunting the crime lords who betrayed him after the fall of the Shadow Collective, and Matt and Nick got into what that revenge tour likely looks like over the remaining 8 episodes. Watch the full live episode on YouTube here: https://youtube.com/live/7KUDuSPH47Y?feature=share Listen and subscribe on Spotify: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/starwarstimeshow Watch on YouTube: YouTube.com/Starwarstimeshow

This week on the Star Wars Time Show, we go full speculation mode on Maul: Shadow Lord. After breaking down the trailer and early details in previous episodes, it’s time to zoom out and ask two big questions: what do fans actually want to see from this series, and what do we realistically think Lucasfilm is going to deliver? We start with the biggest fan wants, including a true bridge from The Clone Wars to Solo and Rebels, the rise of Crimson Dawn, and long-requested moments like a Maul vs Vader collision or even a confrontation with Palpatine. There’s also growing interest in how characters like Qi’ra, Ahsoka, and the Inquisitors could factor into the story. Then we shift into predictions. Will the show stay grounded on Janix? Is Devon really going to fall to the dark side? And how far will the series go in setting up Maul’s eventual fate? Topics include: What fans want to see play outPredictions on what will actually happenWhere Maul’s story picks up after The Clone WarsTimeline connections to the Empire eraWhat this show needs to get rightLet us know your predictions and what you want to see from Maul: Shadow Lord. 🎥 YouTube: YouTube.com/Starwarstimeshow🎧 Spotify: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/starwarstimeshow

In this episode of Star Wars Time Show, we break down the brand new Maul: Shadow Lord trailer and analyze what it reveals about Maul’s next chapter in Star Wars canon. We go through key moments from the trailer, discuss the tone and direction of the series, and dive into the newly revealed episode titles to see what they might be hinting at for the overall story. We also cover the latest Star Wars news, including new details about the upcoming Starfighter movie, Ryan Gosling’s involvement and practical creature scene, and John Boyega confirming that he’s been in talks with Dave Filoni about a potential return. If you’re a fan of Maul, the Star Wars underworld, or where the franchise is heading next, this is a packed episode you won’t want to miss. 🎧 Follow us on Spotify: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/starwarstimeshow ▶️ Subscribe on YouTube: YouTube.com/Starwarstimeshow As always… this is a podcast for a more uncivilized age.

This week on Star Wars Time Show we break down the latest news about the upcoming Star Wars film Mandalorian & Grogu. Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy recently addressed one of the biggest questions fans have about the movie. Will Grogu finally speak? We discuss what she said and whether Grogu speaking would change the character moving forward. We also talk about comments from Jon Favreau and Pedro Pascal regarding Din Djarin appearing without his helmet in the film and what that might mean for the character’s arc. Jeremy Allen White’s portrayal of Rotta the Hutt is another major topic, as we discuss how Jabba’s son could factor into the story and the broader underworld of Star Wars. In the second half of the episode we recap and review the first issue of Marvel’s Shadow of Maul, a comic that acts as a prequel to the upcoming Maul: Shadow Lord animated series on Disney+. We break down the major story beats, discuss key characters introduced in the comic, and speculate on how the events could connect to the upcoming show. We also briefly discuss the long-awaited Knights of the Old Republic remake and whether the project is still alive after several years of uncertainty. Follow Star Wars Time Show YouTube YouTube.com/Starwarstimeshow Spotify https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/starwarstimeshow

Star Wars fans… we might regret this one. In this week’s episode of the Star Wars Time Show, Matt and Nick are back with 10 brand-new Star Wars hot takes for 2026 — and some of them are going to hurt. We’re debating: • Have the prequels aged better than the sequels? • Is The Empire Was Right actually defensible? • Is Andor easily the best Disney+ Star Wars series? • Is A New Hope overrated? • Has Grogu already peaked as a character? • Should Ahsoka Season 2 kill a major character? • Is Darth Maul better written than Darth Vader? • Is Star Wars animation more important than live action? • Should Star Wars take a 5-year break after this slate? These aren’t safe takes. These aren’t polite takes. These are the ones that start arguments. Let us know which hot take you agree with — and which one crossed the line. May the debate be with you. Follow the Show 🎙️ New episodes weekly 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/StarWarsTimeShow 🎧 Spotify: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/starwarstimeshow

Darth Maul is one of the most iconic villains in Star Wars history — and in this episode of the Star Wars Time Show, we celebrate his 10 greatest moments across The Phantom Menace, The Clone Wars, Solo, and Star Wars Rebels. From “At last we will reveal ourselves…” to Duel of the Fates, the shocking death of Qui-Gon Jinn, Maul’s resurrection in The Clone Wars, the rise of the Shadow Collective, the Siege of Mandalore, and the unforgettable “KENOBI!” duel in Twin Suns, we walk through Maul’s complete arc chronologically. After breaking down all 10 moments, Matt and Nick each reveal their personal Top 3 Darth Maul moments of all time. Was Maul at his best in the prequels? Did The Clone Wars elevate him into one of Star Wars’ most layered villains? Or did his final confrontation with Obi-Wan in Rebels give him the perfect ending? Let’s talk Maul. Subscribe for weekly Star Wars discussions, livestreams, and deep-dive breakdowns. 🎥 Watch on YouTube: YouTube.com/Starwarstimeshow 🎧 Follow on Spotify: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/starwarstimeshow

Last night Matt went live for a full scene-by-scene breakdown of the first trailer for The Mandalorian & Grogu. While Rotta the Hutt and the underworld grab immediate attention, this doesn’t look like a simple bounty hunter movie. The bigger question is whether the Hutts are operating independently — or working with the fractured remnants of the Empire. We discuss: • Why the Hutts may be tied to Imperial warlords • Whether the New Republic might need something from Rotta • The Shadow Council connections from The Mandalorian Season 3 • The warlord seen in the trailer and what that implies • Why fans don’t want “just a Hutt movie” • Din Djarin’s role in a fragile New Republic era If this film continues the Shadow Council storyline, it could be setting up something much larger in the post-Return of the Jedi era. The Mandalorian & Grogu opens exclusively in theaters May 22, 2026. 🎧 Watch/Listen now: https://youtube.com/live/1RIRn0ejyNA?feature=share Hit up Spotify - https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/starwarstimeshow to get the podcast version. #themandalorianandgrogu 

This week’s solo livestream dives into the latest Star Wars news and a data-driven breakdown that might change how you view the saga. First up, we cover a new update on the long-quiet Rogue Squadron film, including comments from screenwriter Matthew Robinson and what they may signal about the project’s status at Lucasfilm. Then we examine a reported Ahsoka Season 2 leak involving a Dathomir set build and what that could mean for the direction of the series. Why return to Dathomir? And what does it say about where the story is headed? For the main topic, we shift from rumors to raw numbers. Using screen time data from the Star Wars movies, we break down the 10 characters with the most total screen time in the Skywalker Saga. Some placements are exactly what you’d expect. Others might surprise you. The results spark a bigger question: who really drives Star Wars when you look at the franchise objectively? If you enjoy Star Wars news, thoughtful analysis, and structured debates, this one’s for you. Follow and rate the show if you enjoy the discussion. 🎧 Watch/Listen now: https://youtube.com/live/tDmmNeePfIk?feature=share Hit up Spotify - https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/starwarstimeshow to get the podcast version. #starwarstimeshow #top10 #ahsoka 

This week on the Star Wars Time Show, Matt is joined by Young Nick for a pre-recorded episode packed with Star Wars news, rumors, and leaked set photo discussion. We start with Ahsoka Season 2, where newly surfaced set images appear to show massive, ancient mechanical remains scattered across Peridea. If the photos are legit, they may hint at a long-forgotten war that left the galaxy largely lifeless, outside of the Great Witches seen in stasis during Season 1. We also discuss a separate rumored image tied to the Mortis Gods and what that could mean for how deep Season 2 might go into Force mythology. From there, we shift to confirmed news, including reports that the upcoming Starfighter film will feature no legacy characters at all, signaling a major creative departure for theatrical Star Wars. We also hit on podracing officially returning in the upcoming Galactic Racer game and break down the first preview of the Maul prequel comic Shadow of Maul, which explores Maul’s past ahead of the animated series Maul: Shadow Lord. As always, we separate fact from speculation, flag rumors clearly, and try to connect the dots without going full tinfoil. 🎧 Watch/Listen now: https://youtu.be/hSSCVXF-RnQ Hit up Spotify - https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/starwarstimeshow to get the podcast version. #starwarstimeshow #maul #ahsoka 

Darth Maul returns in Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord, and in this solo episode of the Star Wars Time Show, Matt breaks down everything revealed in the first teaser trailer. This episode features a full shot-by-shot trailer breakdown, along with a deep dive into what the series tells us about Maul’s mindset after The Clone Wars, the brand-new planet Janix, and the state of the galaxy in the early years of the Empire. Topics discussed include: • Where Shadow Lord fits in the post-Order 66 timeline • Why Janix is a critical setting for Maul’s next move • Maul’s evolution now that he’s no longer a Sith • Devon Izara and the possibility of a new apprentice • Crime syndicates, democracy, and underworld politics • The Inquisitorious, Marrok, and Imperial expansion • Why this series is being positioned as a fully serialized story Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord premieres April 6, 2026 on Disney+, with a two-episode debut and a May the 4th finale. 🎧 Watch/Listen now: https://youtube.com/live/nRHOU2M4BOY?feature=share Hit up Spotify - https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/starwarstimeshow to get the podcast version. #starwarstimeshow #maul #maulshadowlord

This week on The Star Wars Time Show, we attempt something deeply unwise: ranking 85 Star Wars video games live. From genre-defining classics to forgotten oddities, we build a massive tier list covering decades of Star Wars gaming history. Not every game here is one we’ve personally played, so yes — there’s a Haven’t Played tier — and chat absolutely gets involved when things get controversial. Expect strong opinions, instant regret, nostalgia, and plenty of debate as games move between S-tier legends and bottom-of-the-barrel disasters. Whether you grew up with retro Star Wars games or jumped in during the modern era, this one’s guaranteed to spark arguments. A podcast for a more uncivilized age. Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/Starwarstimeshow Listen on Spotify: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/starwarstimeshow

This week on the Star Wars Time Show, Matt and Young Nick break down two stories that hit very different parts of the Star Wars fandom, but both carry real implications for the future of the franchise. First, we dive into a growing rumor circulating within the industry that Dave Filoni could be preparing to take on a larger leadership role at Lucasfilm, potentially alongside Lynwen Brennan, with longtime president Kathleen Kennedy possibly nearing retirement. We discuss where the rumor is coming from, how realistic it actually is, and what a Filoni-led Lucasfilm might look like in practice, creatively and structurally. Then we pivot to the bigger surprise of the week: reports that Tom Cruise filmed a lightsaber duel for Shawn Levy’s upcoming Star Wars film, Starfighter. While Cruise’s involvement is eye-catching on its own, the real takeaway is what this confirms about the movie itself: Force users and lightsabers are officially part of the story. We break down why that matters, what it tells us about the direction of Star Wars films, and why this changes expectations for Starfighter. Topics covered include: How credible the Filoni leadership rumors really are What Lucasfilm leadership transitions usually look like Why lightsabers in Starfighter are a much bigger deal than Cruise’s cameo What this means for Force users in future Star Wars films As always, we separate rumor from reality and talk through what actually matters long-term for Star Wars. 🎙 New episodes every week 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/StarWarsTimeShow 🎧 Spotify: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/starwarstimeshow

After a short holiday break, the Star Wars Time Show kicks off 2026 by looking ahead at what may be the most important year for Star Wars since the franchise last hit theaters. In this episode, we rank the Top 9 Star Wars releases and events guaranteed to arrive in 2026, spanning movies, animated series, video games, comics, theme park experiences, and a major legacy moment tied directly to George Lucas. We break down why each entry matters, how it fits into the larger Star Wars timeline, and which projects could have long-term impact on the future of the franchise. From the return of Star Wars to theaters with The Mandalorian and Grogu to the expansion of The Ninth Jedi and the rise of Maul’s criminal empire, 2026 is shaping up to be a defining year. Topics include: Star Wars’ return to theatrical releases The future of animated storytelling beyond the Skywalker saga Major new Star Wars video games and what eras they explore How theme parks and publishing are syncing with on-screen releases A once-in-a-lifetime legacy moment for George Lucas Which Star Wars release are you most excited for in 2026? 🎙 Subscribe for weekly Star Wars discussions, rankings, and deep dives. 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/StarWarsTimeShow 🎧 Spotify: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/starwarstimeshow

As we head into the holiday break, it’s time to look back at the moments that defined Star Wars in 2025. In this solo episode of Star Wars Time Show, I rank and break down the top 10 Star Wars moments of the year — from Andor Season 2 setting a new standard for Star Wars storytelling, to major film and TV reveals, to the surprising wins that quietly won fans over. This wasn’t just a year of announcements. It was a year where Star Wars finally felt confident again. Topics include: • Why Andor Season 2 stands above everything else • The Mandalorian and Grogu’s return to the big screen • Shawn Levy’s Starfighter movie announcement • Maul: Shadow Lord and the smart use of legacy characters • Skeleton Crew’s surprisingly strong finale • Visions Volume 3 and The Ninth Jedi’s future • Revenge of the Sith returning to theaters for its 20th anniversary • And how the Star Wars community itself changed in 2025 This is a reflection on where Star Wars has been — and where it finally seems to be going. What was your top Star Wars moment of 2025?