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Thank the Maker: A Star Wars Podcast
A podcast about heroes, princesses, scoundrels, hokey religions, ancient weapons, and all things Star Wars, hosted by Adam Russell, Mike Forester, Nick Ghanbarian, and William Ryan Key.
Episodes
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#343 | David W. Collins Interview
From the Galaxy Con St. Louis convention floor, we sat down with the luminous David W. Collins to talk about film score, sound design, his work on Maul Shadow…
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#342 | From Kenner to the Black Series - The State of Star Wars Collecting
Star wars collecting is in an interesting place right now. Our resident toy collectors, Nick Ghanbarian and Mike Forester discuss the state of the hobby. Get…
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#341 | Star Wars NYCC News Roundup
With so much new content on the horizon, New York Comic Con was the epicenter of the Star Wars universe. We break down all of the film, publishing and gaming…
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#340 | Star Wars Galactic Racer First Impression & Review
Now this is podracing! Here's our first takes on the game we are currently obsessed with. Featuring guest from our Patreon community: Kevin Dume Get bonus…
Thank the Maker: A Star Wars Podcast#339 | Armor Party with KR Sabers
Of all the prop, sets, characters, art and image in the Star Wars universe; nothing is more iconic, magical and singularly Star Wars as the lightsaber. Our…
Thank the Maker: A Star Wars Podcast#338 | The ORD-AMENT Project 2026 - Live Project Launch
Let's launch the third edition of our semi-annual, Star Wars inspired charity initiative, THE ORD-AMENT PROJECT along with our friends at The Dad Batch Podcast…
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#337 | Kayte Sabicer of Tippett Studio
Our good friend Kayte joins us to talk about her work on Mandalorian and Grogu, stop motion and the future of special effects. Follow KayteGet bonus Thank the…
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#336 | The Mandalorian and Grogu Watch Party / Commentary
We hosted a live watch party of "Star Wars: The Manadalorian and Grogu" exclusively for our Patrons. To follow along at home, play this audio along with the…
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#335 | We Visited The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art
From Grievous to Bansky, Cloud City to the Sistine Chapel, and Princess Leia to Frida Kahlo; the Lucas Museum truly has something interesting for everyone. We…
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#334 | Scum & Villainy Rendezvous UPDATE! (ft. founder JC Reifenberg)
Ground has been broken and plans are well underway at the site of the upcoming Scum & Villainy Rendezvous in Burbank, CA. We're joined by owner JC Reifenberg…
Thank the Maker: A Star Wars Podcast#333 | Armor Party with Jay Skwarlo
Our next guest is a dedicated Imperial aviator, and the preeminent expert on all things Twin Ion Engine. But to limit his experience to just the warbirds of…
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#332 | D23 Recap & Ahsoka S2 Trailer Breakdown feat. Gabe Estrada
We're joined by our friend Gabe Estrada to recap all of the Star Wars announcements, news and merch launched at D23 including the teaser for Star Wars…
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#331 | Star Wars Gaming ft. Alex & Mollie of Star Wars Explained
We get some early reaction about the upcoming Star Wars: Zero Company and Star Wars: Galactic Racer along with Mollie and Alex's new Star Wars RPG campaign…
Thank the Maker: A Star Wars Podcast#330 | Armor Party with Max Frey of Regal Robot
Designer and Maker Max Frey of Regal Robot Our next guest has a range as wide as the galaxy. Maybe it's spiking a sylop in his basement sabacc den, outfitting…
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#329 | Eman Esfandi Interview
Actor, musician, athlete, freshly minted rock star and Ezra Bridger in the flesh Eman Esfandi, sits down with us for an unexpected conversation about finding…
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#328 | Is Star Wars No Longer Epic?
With the popularity and success of practical and on-location centric productions like The Odyssey and Project Hail Mary, does Star Wars still have the epic…
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#327 | San Diego Comic Con 2026 Star Wars Preview
We're on the precipice of the biggest gathering of genre media fans of 2026. Where does Star Wars fit in this year? Follow and message us on Instagram to get…
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#326 | Morgan Elsbeth! - Diana Lee Inosanto Interview - Collective Con 2026
Actor, martial arts expert, accomplished stunt coordinator, and Nightsister Diana Lee Inosanto, sits down with us at Collective Con 2026 to talk about her role…
Thank the Maker: A Star Wars Podcast#325 | Armor Party with Vincent Rondia of Keep Trooping
Keeptrooping.com founder and CEO Vincent Rondia. Our next guest is a lifelong Star Wars fan and accomplished costume builder with over 50 approved Legion…
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#324 | Spielberg Directing Star Wars? What Could Have Been
We are riding high off of the vibes from Steven Spielberg's latest film "Disclosure Day." But did you know that George Lucas allegedly offered his good friend…
Thank the Maker: A Star Wars Podcast#323 | Armor Party with Gio Kendall
Star Wars wardrobe and costumer Gio Kendall. Our first guest to kick off the new edition of Armor Party may be one of our most spirited yet. With humble…
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#322 - The Mandalorian and Grogu | Deep Dive
We take a deep dive into the magic, myth and minutiae of The Mandalorian and Grogu. Follow and message us on Instagram to get 15% off your first purchase at…
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#321 - From Fan to X-Wing Pilot (ft. Paul Sun-Hyung Lee)
In celebration of Carson Teva's big screen debut in The Mandalorian and Grogu, let's take a listen back to award-winning actor and fan-favorite Paul Sun-Hyung…
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#320 - THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU First Impressions
(SPOILERS!) The good, the bad and the stinky! Our first takes on Star Wars' first theatrical project in seven years. Follow and message us on Instagram to get…
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#319 - We were at THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU World Premiere!
Let's talk all things hype and excitement for The Mandalorian and Grogu with interviews live from the red carpet premiere. Featuring our friends: Will and…
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#318 - Maul Shadow Lord SEASON ONE WRAP UP
Our final thoughts on the phenomenal first season of Star Wars: Maul Shadow Lord Follow and message us on Instagram to get 15% off your first purchase at…
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#317 - Maul Shadow Lord Chapters 9 & 10 REVIEW
Let's break down the epic finale of Star Wars: Maul Shadow Lord Follow and message us on Instagram to get 15% off your first purchase at…
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#316 - Maul Shadow Lord Chapters 7 & 8 REVIEW
Let's break down chapters seven and eight of Star Wars: Maul Shadow Lord Follow and message us on Instagram to get 15% off your first purchase at…
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#315 - Maul Shadow Lord Chapters 5 & 6 REVIEW
Let's break down chapters five and six of Star Wars: Maul Shadow Lord Follow and message us on Instagram to get 15% off your first purchase at…
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#314 - Maul Shadow Lord Chapters 3 & 4 REVIEW
Let's break down chapters three and four of Star Wars: Maul Shadow Lord featuring the return of TTM founder, William Ryan Key of Yellowcard! Follow and message…
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#313 - Maul Shadow Lord Chapters 1 & 2 REVIEW
Let's break down the phenomenal series premiere of Star Wars: Maul Shadow Lord Follow and message us on Instagram to get 15% off your first purchase at…
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#312 - Shin Hati and Marrok! - Ivanna Sakhno and Paul Darnell Interviews - Collective Con 2026
Paul Darnell, the man under the mask of the Inquisitor, Marrok, sits down with us at Collective Con 2026 to talk about his role in Ahsoka, stunt work, and what…
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#311 - The Road to MAUL SHADOW LORD Pt. 2 (ft. Will Diamond of The Determined Focus Podcast)
Let's break down a key set of stories to get you primed for the eagerly anticipated new animated series MAUL SHADOW LORD. We have a list spanning everything…
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#310 - The Road to MAUL SHADOW LORD Pt. 1
Let's break down a key set of stories to get you primed for the eagerly anticipated new animated series MAUL SHADOW LORD. We have a list spanning everything…
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#309 - Fresh insight from Kathleen Kennedy on the Lucasfilm Handoff
We dissect a new article from Variety about Kathleen Kennedy where she gives some new insights about the Lucasfilm handoff, AI boundaries and some fresh news…
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#308 - Space Dive 2026: Faster & More Intense!
We're joined by the creative team behind the immersive Outer Rim cantina experience, SPACE DIVE, to talk about conceptualizing and building the annual event…
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#307 - The Political Reality of Andor (ft. Andrea Jones-Rooy)
Tony Gilroy created one of the most vivid, realistic and vital analogues of our political reality in "ANDOR: A Star Wars Story." We're joined by political…
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#306 - The Mandalorian and Grogu Trailer Breakdown
We are so back! Star Wars is headed back to the big screen and we've got a trailer for it. Let's break down the official trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu…
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#305 - SABER: A Documentary.
SABER is a feature-length documentary that follows a passionate group of LED saber combat athletes as they train for the Saber Legion World Championships in…
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#304 - Where Star Wars Goes Next (ft. The Resistance Broadcast)
We're joined by Lacey and John from The Resistance Broadcast as we throw responsible speculation to the wind and try to prognosticate about all of the upcoming…
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Star Wars Fantasy Draft 2022 (Replay)
A few of us are sick this week, so please accept this classic episode. It's the 2nd annual Thank The Maker Star Wars Fantasy draft! Lines will be drawn…
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#303 - The Star Wars Land That Never Was (ft. Mark Brickey)
Once upon a time, Walt Disney Imagineeering conceived an entire land based on the IP of Lucasfilm Ltd., including the most ambitious Star Wars attraction they…
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#302 - Big Changes Coming To Galaxy's Edge (ft. Brooke McDonald)
From Kylo to Vader and from Rey to Luke, Galaxy’s Edge at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, CA will undergo its most significant evolution since opening in May…
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#301 - The Year in Star Wars 2025
Let's take a look back on all of the major Star Wars shows, publications and games in 2025, discuss some of our favorites and take a peek at what 2026 has to…
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The Force Awakens Watch Party
At long last, our first watch party! In celebration of a decade of The Force Awakens, Adam, Ryan, Mike and Jason sat down with our Patrons for a viewing of one…
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#300 - 10 Years of The Force Awakens (ft. Greg Grunberg)
In celebration of a decade of The Force Awakens and 300 episodes of Thank The Maker, we welcome accomplished actor, philanthropist, musician and Resistance…
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#299 - Revisiting The Force Awakens 10 Years Later (ft. Robbie Fox)
The bombastic, emotional and nostalgic first entry to the Sequel Trilogy, Star Wars: The Force Awakens is officially a decade old!We speak about the cultural…
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#298 - The Next Scum & Villainy Cantina (ft. J.C. Reifenberg)
A beloved, immersive sci-fi cantina experience is now primed for a galactic expansion. We speak to our friend and owner of Scum & Villainy Cantina about the…
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#297 - The Mandalorian and Grogu Synopsis and Starfighter updates from Shawn Levy
The Mandalorian and Grogu Gets A New Plot Synopsis & Fresh Insights About Starfighter. Let's break it down with clips from Sean Levy and Mia Goth. Follow and…
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#296 - 2025 Thanksgiving Episode
What Star Wars stuff were we thankful for this year? Follow and message us on Instagram to get 20% off your first purchase at rsvlts.com! Follow TTM on…
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#294 - Star Wars Encyclopedia of Starfighters and Other Vehicles w/ Author Brandon Wainerdi
Author Brandon Wainerdi joins us to talk about his new book, Star Wars Encyclopedia of Starfighters and Other Vehicles! Follow Brandon Wainerdi Follow and…
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#293 - Star Wars Visions Vol. 3 REVIEW Pt. 1
Let's jump in to the first four episodes of the latest volume of Star Wars Visions - featuring The Duel: Payback, The Song of Four Wings, The Ninth Jedi: Child…
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#292 - Disney vs Lucasfilm: The Star Wars that Could Have Been
The Hunt for Ben Solo,, The Mandalorian Season 4, Boba Fett, Darth Bane, the first Knight of Ren, and so much more, shut down by Bob Iger. The Ensh*ttification…
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#291 - Does Disney Know What to do with Star Wars?
Adam Driver recently revealed that Disney shot down a Ben Solo film that he had developed with Steven Soderbergh. Ryan Key returns to the pod to rant about it…
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#290 - Star Wars Announcements from New York Comic Con 2025
NYCC 2025 brought some exciting Star Wars news and announcements, including an Ahmed Best-written Jar Jar Binks comic, a Star Wars Visions manga, a new novel…
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#289 - Is This A Star Wars Drought?
Star Wars content might be a little thin right now, but there are so many projects on the horizon to be excited about. Let's talk about it with a little help…
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#288 - Found Family in the Star Wars Community (ft. Logan Foy)
We learn how rediscovering a passion for Star Wars can change your path in life. The first in our series featuring members of Thank The Maker's vibrant and…
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#287 - The Mandalorian and Grogu Official Trailer Breakdown
The stoke is high! Mike and Jason break down the first trailer for the first theatrical Star Wars film in nearly 7 years! Easter Eggs abound in this short peek…
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#286 - TTM Presents: Armor Party with Brendan Wayne
Armor Party talks with Brendan Wayne, character performer of the helmeted Din Djarin of the Mandalorian. For 2 seasons of the Mandalorian and with appearances…
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#285 - Clues About the NEXT STAR WARS PROJECT
We discuss how an interview Tony Gilroy gave might hold clues to future Star Wars content. Subscribe to Thank the Maker on YouTube Support…