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After years of rumors and speculations, Lucasfilm has officially announced its succession plan as Kathleen Kennedy readies her retirement. As expected, Dave FIloni and Lynwen Brennan will serve as Co-Presidents of the company. With the start of 2026, we look into what's coming for Star Wars this year. From the Mandalorian and Grogu movie to the new trailer for Maul: Shadow Lord. Join us as we celebrate the sixth year of Radio Rebellion. Intro 0:00Catching up 1:25Did anything happen in Andor season 2? 4:30Kathy Kennedy stepping down 10:00Filoni and Brennan to co-lead 12:50Outlaws: Low Red Moon review: 19:30Kennedy's Legacy 25:05Updates on directors and movies 33:30Mando and Grogu marketing upcoming? 38:28How Mando's box office might affect the next movies 44:25Update on Dawn of the Jedi 47:20Rey's future in movies 49:05Taika!!! 51:00Backlash 54:15Love for Rebels 56:08Missing Kathy Kennedy 58:25Maul Shadow Lord trailer and more Star Wars in 2026 1:01:40A World Between Fandoms 1:11:50Outro 1:18:30

On our final episode of 2025 we look back at the year in Star Wars and talk about our favorite moments. From the Skeleton Crew finale, Star Wars Celebration, and the greatness of Andor season 2.It's been ten years since Star Wars returned to the big screen in the form of The Force Awakens. Rey, Finn, Poe, and Kylo Ren lead the Sequel Trilogy as Han Solo, Leia Organa, and even Luke Skywalker return to the saga.Intro 0:00News: 3:45The Force Awakens: 18:05Teaser trailer and initial reaction: 19:32New heroes: 25:38Legacy characters: 33:15Villains: 36:25Music: 39:02Favorite moments: 40:35Fans reactions: 42:37Look back at 2025: 48:15TV series: 48:50SW Celebration: 53:30Movie announcements: 55:36Books: 56:35Kathy Kennedy succession plan 58:45Favorite moment: 59:10Outro: 1:00:15

We sit down with author Adam Christopher to talk about his new novel, Master of Evil. What's it like writing a Darth Vader story, how to keep the Emperor and Vader's relationship interesting, and why dark side stories.We also talk about his previous Star Wars book, Shadow of the Sith. Naming Rey's parents, and putting Luke and Lando in a story together.Intro 0:00Connection issues 1:00Adam's back 2:25Emotions of release day 3:00Adam's Star Wars journey 4:55Creating Star Wars and Doctor Who stories as a kid 11:05How to write a Star Wars book? 13:55Rey's parents 15:20How Shadow of the Sith came about 16:40Writing new characters vs legacy characters 20:00General Pryde 23:55Why Darth Vader stories still matter 29:00Vader's and Palpatine's relationship change 37:10How Master of Evil came about 44:10Unofficial sequel books to the Prequel Trilogy 45:35Background characters 47:20Timelessness of the Prequels 49:00His Star Wars droids 51:50Why fans should pick up Master of Evil 55:42Outro 59:50

Let's talk about our favorite shorts from Star Wars: Visions: Volume 3. From the return of the Ronin, the Ninth Jedi, and F (The Village Bride) to new favorites The Bird of Paradise and Black.In Star Wars news, plans for Qimir involved the Knights of Ren. Calls for The Acolyte to be renewed have started again.

Adam Driver wrote a Star Wars movie with Steven Soderbergh and Disney said thanks, but no thanks. Let's talk about The Hunt for Ben Solo and how the character could be brought back to life. We review the latest Star Wars book, The Last Order by Kwame Mbalia. Intro 0:00 The Hunt for Ben Solo situation 4:45NYCC recap with Oti & Visions 31:15 Review: The Last Order 34:45 Oti's airport adventure 44:35 Outro: 49:40

Review of the Revenge of the Sith Deluxe Edition by Matthew Stover focusing on the new author's note and annotations. New York Comic Con was last week and we had some exciting announcements. Let's talk about them.With The Mandalorian and Grogu and season 2 of Ahsoka both on post-production, cast and crew are starting to talk about it.

The long awaited trailer for The Mandalorian & Grogu is here! Will the next Star Wars movie to hit the big screen deliver? Plus a new poster and synopsis.We also got our second trailer for Visions Volume 3, along with a release date.Oti https://twitter.com/EPEstarGuars - https://bsky.app/profile/epestarguars.bsky.socialBad Wolf Broadcast https://twitter.com/BadWolf_fni - https://bsky.app/profile/badwolfbroadcast.bsky.socialLink Tree: https://t.co/QiW944JnUG?amp

Shawn Levy reveals another behind the scenes picture from the set of Starfighter featuring Ryan Gosling and Flynn Gray in a water planet. Is this a new planet or a classic one? We knew what directors were slated for season 2 of Ahsoka, but now we might know which episodes they will each direct.

Star Wars: Starfighter goes into production as Lucasfilm reveals a first look photo and what appears to be the full cast for the upcoming space adventure. Oti is back this week and we also speculate when the Mandalorian and Grogu trailer might be released and finally get to talk Superman and The Fantastic Four.

Will we see the return of Poe Dameron to live-action Star Wars sooner than we thought? Oscar Isaac gives us hope. A new audiobook starring Rey and Finn set after the events of The Last Jedi is announced and we get some new info on Volume 3 of tar Wars: Visions.Oti https://twitter.com/EPEstarGuars - https://bsky.app/profile/epestarguars.bsky.socialBad Wolf Broadcast https://twitter.com/BadWolf_fni - https://bsky.app/profile/badwolfbroadcast.bsky.socialLink Tree: https://t.co/QiW944JnUG?amp

Matt Smith is poised to be a villain in the upcoming Starfighter movie, causing fans to relieve the report of him playing a young Palpatine in Episode 9. Will this be the time we see the Doctor in a Star Wars movie?We'll also go over new book announcements during SDCC and other rumors regarding Rey Skywalker and her next movie appearances.Will this be the time we get to talk about other recent movies like Superman, and The Fantastic Four? Spoiler, we didn't.

Clone Force 99 are on a mission with Phee, and not surprisingly at all, things do not go as planned.This book was a big surprise, in a good way.Let's talk non-spoiler review of Lamar Giles' Sanctuary: A Bad Batch Novel.

The final High Republic novel is here as we breakdown Trials of the Jedi by Charles Soule. Arezou Amin joins us today to discuss Avar and Elzar's choice, Marchion Ro's ultimate goal, and the truth of the Nameless and Planet X.Follow Arezou @arezouamin.bsky.social‬Oti https://twitter.com/EPEstarGuars - https://bsky.app/profile/epestarguars.bsky.socialBad Wolf Broadcast https://twitter.com/BadWolf_fni - https://bsky.app/profile/badwolfbroadcast.bsky.socialLink Tree: https://t.co/QiW944JnUG?amp

Not sure where to start or what to read when it comes to The High Republic? This reading guide will help you get ready for the big finale, Trials of the Jedi. Succession news for Lucasfilm are starting to come out and a new cast for Star Wars Starfighter is revealed. Intro 0:00 LFL President search 2:50 Mia Goth in Starfighter 13:00 THR Reading Guide 21:00 Light of the Jedi 25:05 The Rising Storm 28:30 The Fallen Star 31:25 The Eye of the Storm 33:47 Eye of Darkness 35:15 Temptation of the Force 39:22 Tears of the Nameless 43:00 Supplemental Reading 47:22 Outro 52:10 Oti https://twitter.com/EPEstarGuars - https://bsky.app/profile/epestarguars.bsky.social Bad Wolf Broadcast https://twitter.com/BadWolf_fni - https://bsky.app/profile/badwolfbroadcast.bsky.social Link Tree: https://t.co/QiW944JnUG?amp

We finally jump into the latest Star Wars: Tales Of series, Underworld. Asajj Ventress returns from the dead and helps a lonely Jedi find the Path. Cad Bane's rough childhood molded his future. Will the reunion with his old friend smooth out the tension or lead him down a darker path?Season 2 of Doctor Who and The Last of Us came to an end. Let's talk TARDIS and WLF.Oti https://twitter.com/EPEstarGuars - https://bsky.app/profile/epestarguars.bsky.socialBad Wolf Broadcast https://twitter.com/BadWolf_fni - https://bsky.app/profile/badwolfbroadcast.bsky.socialLink Tree: https://t.co/QiW944JnUG?amp