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Star Wars Chit-Chat (Formerly Comics In Canon)

Journey with Mike having Star Wars conversations with fans, authors and other creators, including weekly reviews on live-action shows and Clone Wars Conversations (where Mike, Maff & Dave discuss all episode of The Clone Wars in-depth)! You can also find all 5 episodes of Rebels Reviewed on this feed, as well as Comics In Canon, where Mike explained the story and lore-connections of all canon Star Wars comics between 2015 and 2022!

Tales From The Rancor Pit: Ty Yorrick Fights A Xunji, Haunted Droids Attack, A Wampa Fights Dragon Slugs & the Hassarian Storyteller – Ep 118

31 mins; August 10, 2023

Doctor Aphra Is Possessed By The Spark Eternal, Plus Ancient Sith Darkseekers, Sana Starros & Magna Tolvan (Doctor Aphra [2020] Vol 6: Ascendant #22-26) – Ep 117

37 mins; August 09, 2023

THR P2: Path Of Deceit By Tessa Gratton & Justina Ireland; Overview & Spoiler-Free Book Review, With Kevmo Zink, Marda & Yana Ro & The Path Of The Open Hand – High Republic Phase 2 Wave 1

45 mins; August 03, 2023

Star Wars 25: Anakin’s Lesson, Vader’s Failure, Kylo Ren’s Search For Luke & Poe’s Eulogy For Snap Wexley – Charles Soule’s 100th Comic (Star Wars #25) Ep 116

32 mins; August 03, 2023

Star Wars: Padawan (An Obi-Wan Novel) By Kiersten White, Spoiler-Free Book Review & Plot Overview – Set Years Before The Phantom Menace and Master & Apprentice

32 mins; July 28, 2023

Star Wars 2020: How The Second Death Star Was Discovered & Buying A Nihil Starship, Plus Bar'leth, Imperial Security Bureau & Crimson Dawn (Star Wars Vol 5: Path To Victory #26-29) – Ep 115

39 mins; July 27, 2023

Bounty Hunters After Crimson Reign: Fighting The Knights Of Ren & Qi’ra, Plus Valance Again Clashes With Vader (Bounty Hunters Vol 5: Raid On The Vermillion #24-28) – Ep 114

36 mins; July 26, 2023

THR P1: What Are The Starlight Stories? Prologue & Epilogue; Soikan & Mon Calamari Security Investigate - Finishing Phase 1 Of The High Republic (Star Wars Insider) – Ep 113

54 mins; July 25, 2023

THR P1: Star Wars Midnight Horizon By Daniel José Older Book Review & Plot Overview - Reath Silas, Kantam Sy, Cohmac Vitus, Ram Jomaram, Corellia, Nihil & More - High Republic Phase 1's End (Wave 3)

67 hours 35 mins; July 24, 2023

Ghosts Of Vader's Castle: Resurrecting Darth Vader: Jaxxon Rabbit, Lina Graf & The Mustafar Fortress With More Horror Stories - Ep 112

40 mins; July 21, 2023

Obi-Wan - A Jedi’s Purpose: Kenobi Reflects On His Life; As A Youngling, In The Clone Wars And With Qui-Gon – Ep 111

46 mins; July 20, 2023

Crimson Reign 5: Qi’ra’s Final Plans & Her Hidden Empire Speech, Plus Knights Of Ren Go To Dagobah, Sabé Shows Vader Friends From Tatooine & More (CR5, BH23, DV23, SW24 & DA21) – Ep 110

37 mins; July 19, 2023

The Rise Of Kylo Ren (Redux): How Ben Solo Destroyed Luke’s Jedi Temple & Bled His Lightsaber Crystal, Plus The Knights Of Ren, Snoke & More – Ep 109

50 mins; July 18, 2023

Crimson Reign 4: Knights Of Ren Break Into Vader’s Castle, Plus Aphra Gets The Spark Eternal, Sabé & Ochi Plot Against The Empire And The Rebellion Is Attacked – (BH22, CR4, DV22, SW23 & DA20) Ep 108

33 mins; July 17, 2023

Han Solo & Chewbacca Vol 1: Han Solo Meets His Dad? The Job That Went Wrong Before A New Hope (Han & Chewie #1-5) – Ep 107

31 mins; July 14, 2023

Crimson Reign 3: The Archivist Finds Yoda, Qi’ra Helps Leia And Vader Pursues Sabé – (CR3, DV21, Bounty Hunters 21, Doctor Aphra 19 & Star Wars 22) – Ep 106

42 mins; July 13, 2023

Star Wars: Shadow Of The Sith By Adam Christopher Spoiler-Free Book Review & Plot Overview – The Sith Eternal, Luke Skywalker, Rey & Lando Between The Original & Sequel Trilogies

39 mins; July 12, 2023

Halcyon Legacy: The Galactic Starcruiser’s Anthology Stories; From High Republic To Last Jedi, Including Burryaga, Aurra Sing, Hondo Ohnaka, Lando, Anakin, Padmé & More - Ep 105

51 mins; July 11, 2023

Crimson Reign 2: Qi’ra’s Assassins Attack, Sabé Plots Against Vader & More Chaos Ensues - (CR2, DV20, Bounty Hunters 20, Doctor Aphra 18 & SW21) - Ep 104

44 mins; July 10, 2023

Return To Vader’s Castle: More Horror Stories; Tarkin’s Monster, B’omarr Monks, Baby Sarlaccs, Jabba The Hutt & More – Ep 103

47 mins; July 07, 2023

Last Shot by Daniel Josè Older, Book Review & Plot Overview - Lando & Han After Return Of The Jedi, Plus L3-37, Peekpa The Hacker Ewok, Experimentation & More! A Han Solo & Lando Calrissian Adventure

19 mins; July 05, 2023

Crimson Reign 1: Qi’ra’s Plot To Remove The Empire & Luke Meets Elzar Mann - Crimson Reign & It’s Companions (CR1, Darth Vader 19, Bounty Hunters 19, Doctor Aphra 17 & Star Wars 20) – Ep 102

49 mins; July 05, 2023

Poe Dameron: How Did Poe Survive The Crash On Jakku & Other Fixed Plot-Holes (Poe Dameron Vol 5: The Spark & The Fire: #26-31 & Annual 2) - Ep 101

45 mins; July 04, 2023

100th Episode Spectacular – 20 Listener Questions; Canon & Legends, Theories & Series, Favourites, Facts & More! Q&A Special

176 hours 39 mins; July 03, 2023

THR P1: Mission To Disaster By Justina Ireland, Book Review & Overview - Vernestra Rwoh, Imri Cantaros, Dalna, Sana Starros & Nihil - The High Republic (Phase 1, Wave 3)

48 mins; June 30, 2023

THR P1: Edge Of Balance Vol 2 - Ep 99: Revenge Of The Nihil & Drengir, Plus More Of Lily Tora-Asi, Arkoff & Keeri - High Republic Manga - Ep 99

27 mins; June 29, 2023

Brotherhood by Mike Chen, Book Review & Overview - Anakin, Obi-Wan & Padmé Just Before The Clone Wars, Plus Asajj Ventress & Cato Neimoidia

30 mins; June 28, 2023

THR P1: Edge Of Balance Vol 1: Original Star Wars Manga, Introducing Jedi Lily Tora-Asi, Her Wookiee Master; Arkoff & Padawan Keeri - The High Republic - Ep 98

39 mins; June 27, 2023

Crimson Reign Prelude; The Comic Crossover After War Of The Bounty Hunters; Darth Vader, Doctor Aphra, Bounty Hunters & Star Wars 2020, Plus Jedi Artifacts, Sana Starros, Ilum, The Dawn & More - Ep 97

42 mins; June 26, 2023

THR P1: Trail Of Shadows: Unravelling The High Republic’s Greatest Mystery; Emerick Caphtor & Sian Holt Investigate The Leveler/Nameless, Plus Nihil, Tarnab & Doctor Uttersound (Trail oS #1-5) - Ep 96

46 mins; June 21, 2023

Poe Dameron: Finding Lor San Tekka On Cato Neimoidia, Plus Terex, Malarus, The Raddus & Absolution (Poe Dameron Vol 4: Legend Found 20-25 & Annual 1) - Ep 95

37 mins; June 20, 2023

THR P1: The History Of Marchion Ro & The Evereni People, Plus Post-Fallen-Star, The Nihil, The Leveler, The Nameless & The High Republic (Eye Of The Storm 1 & 2) - Ep 94

24 mins; June 19, 2023

THR P1: Unforeseen Feelings, Qort’s History & The Galactic Bake-Off, Plus Zeen Mrala, Lula Talisola, Nihil, Aloxians, Er'Kits & Nunas (High Republic Adventures [2021] Vol 3: #9-13 & Bake-Off) - Ep 93

55 mins; June 16, 2023

THR P1: The Fallen Star by Claudia Gray, Book Review & Overview - Starlight Beacon, Stellan Gios, Elzar Mann, Burryaga, Bell Zettifar & The Nihil - The High Republic (Phase 1, Wave 3)

74 hours 7 mins; June 15, 2023

THR P1: The Hunt For Lourna Dee & The Mysterious Jedi Killers, The Leveler, Starlight Beacon, Avar Kriss, Sskeer & Keeve Trennis (The High Republic [2021] Vol 3: Jedi's End #11-15) - Ep 92

39 mins; June 14, 2023

Poe Dameron: A Fuel Heist, Propaganda & A Resistance Traitor, Plus Xexto, Y-Wings, Squamatan & The First Order (Poe Dameron Vol 3: Legend Lost #14-19) - Ep 91

41 mins; June 13, 2023

THR P1: Out Of The Shadows by Justina Ireland Review & Overview - Vernestra Rwoh, Sylvestri Yarrow, Reath Silas, Cohmac Vitus & Hyperspace Lore - The High Republic (Phase 1, Wave 2)

68 hours 4 mins; June 12, 2023

THR P1: The Hutt’s Deception, Friends Reunited & 5 Short Stories (High Republic Adventures [2021] Vol 2: #6-8 & Annual, Phase 1, Wave 1) - Ep 90

43 mins; June 08, 2023

Poe Dameron: C-3PO Searches For Snoke & A Resistance Spy, While Terex’ Gang Attacks. Plus Mister Bones & The Battle Of Jakku (Poe Dameron Vol 2: The Gathering Storm #8-13) - Ep 89

44 mins; June 07, 2023

THR P1: Defeat Of The Drengir & The Two Nihil Jedi, With Keeve Trennis, Sskeer, Myarga The Hutt, Avar Kriss And Darth Krall (The High Republic [2021] Vol 2: Heart Of The Drengir #6-10, P1, Wave 1) E88

48 mins; June 06, 2023

George Mann Interview (May 2023): Folklore, Mythology & Sci-Fi, With Star Wars: The High Republic, Writing Fear And Respecting Your Readers

62 hours 30 mins; June 05, 2023

Kevin Shinick Interview (March 2023): Knowing George Lucas & Writing Force Collector: Franchise Detours, The Disney Era, History & Making Star Wars Relatable

79 hours 42 mins; June 01, 2023

Interview: Cavan Scott (2022) - A Day In The Life Of Cavan Scott: Shadow Service, Original Ideas & Star Wars: The High Republic

62 hours 7 mins; May 31, 2023

Interview: Paolo Villanelli (2021) - The Man Who Draws Boba Fett: Variant Covers, Timescales & The Life Of A Comic Book Artist

60 hours 39 mins; May 30, 2023

Interview: Claudia Gray (2020) - Creating New Star Wars Content: Duality, Young Adult Books, Relationships & The New Canon

66 hours 17 mins; May 28, 2023

Return Of The Jedi 40th Anniversary Special 1: Ewoks, Lando & Jabba’s Palace, Plus Ithorians, Droids & Gorax – Ep 128

41 mins; May 26, 2023

THR P1: Ty Yorrick’s Origin Story & The Dark-Sider Temple, Plus Tholothians, Gundarks and The Rising Storm (The Monster Of Temple Peak) - Ep 87

45 mins; May 26, 2023

THR P1: Race To Crashpoint Tower by Daniel José Older Review & Overview - Ram Jomaram, Lula Talisola & Zeen Mrala At The Valo Fair - The High Republic (Phase 1, Wave 2)

43 mins; May 25, 2023

THR P1: Jedi & Nihil Parallel Stories, Lightsaber Forms & New Characters, Introducing Lula Talisola, Zeen Mrala, Young Yoda & More (High Republic Adventures [2021] Vol 1: #1-5, Phase 1, Wave 1) Ep 86

64 hours 4 mins; May 24, 2023

Poe Dameron: An Introduction To Poe & Black Squadron Before The Force Awakens, Plus Snap Wexley, BB-8 & The First Order (Poe Dameron Vol 1: Black Squadron #1-6) - Ep 85

53 mins; May 23, 2023

THR P1: Attack Of The Drengir & The Trandoshian Jedi; Introducing Keeve Trennis, Sskeer, Avar Kriss & Starlight Beacon (High Republic [2021] Vol 1: There Is No Fear #1-5, Phase 1, Wave 1) - Ep 84

58 mins; May 22, 2023

What Is Life Day? Han & Chewie’s Holiday Special; Anthology Stories About Wookiees, Sarlaccs And During The High Republic Era! (Life Day #1: Paid On Delivery, Gift Of Light & Deck The Halls) - Ep 83

30 mins; May 19, 2023

War Of The Bounty Hunters 5: The End Of The Bounty Hunter War, Plus Qi'ra Meets Leia, Boba & Valance, Vader Punishes Hutts, Knights Of Ren & More (WoBH5>DA15> DV17>IG-88> SW18>BH17) - Ep 82

55 mins; May 18, 2023

Darth Vader 2020: Returning To Mustafar And Going To Exegol To Confront Palpatine, Plus Ochi Of Bestoon & The Eye Of The Webbish Bog (Darth Vader [2020] Vol 2: Into The Fire #6-11) - Ep 81

56 mins; May 17, 2023

Bounty Hunters: Valance Fighting Pirates & Protecting Cadeliah, While Bossk Is Hunted In On Malastare (Bounty Hunters Vol 2: Target Valance #6-11) - Ep 80

48 mins; May 16, 2023

Star Wars: Visions Special - Volume 2 Reviewed: All 9 Episodes Broken Down & Discussed With Ria Carrogan & Megan

101 hours 27 mins; May 15, 2023

Vader 2020: Padmé’s Handmaidens; The Amidalans. Plus Visiting Tatooine, Naboo & Polis Massa, Death Troopers & Empire Ascendant (Darth Vader [2020] Vol 1: Dark Heart Of The Sith #1-5) - Ep 79

43 mins; May 12, 2023

Star Wars 2020: Tarkin’s Legacy, Commander Zahra & Operation Starlight! Plus Lobot, Eriadu, Veermoks, Poe's Parents & More (Star Wars [2020] Vol 2: #7-12) - Ep 78

58 mins; May 11, 2023

THR P1: The Rising Storm by Cavan Scott, Review & Overview - Nihil Attack The Republic Fair On Valo, Plus Ty Yorrick, Elzar Mann & The Tempest Runner - The High Republic (Phase 1, Wave 2)

82 hours 20 mins; May 10, 2023

War Of The Bounty Hunters 4: Boba Fett Is Cornered, Vader Chases Luke & Boushh’s Found Family (DA14>WoBH4>DV16 >BOUSHH>BH16 >SW17) - Ep 77

49 mins; May 09, 2023

Tales From Vader’s Castle: Spooky Stories From Fortress Vader, Halloween Special! Featuring Lina Graf, Ewoks, Dooku, Obi-Wan, Kanan Jarrus & Hera Syndulla, Vampires, Ghosts & More! - Ep 76

59 mins; May 05, 2023

Jedi: Battle Scars By Sam Maggs, Review & Plot Overview – The Fallen Order Sequel & Survivor Prequel Novel About Cal Kestis, Merrin, Cere Junda & Greez Dritus!

40 mins; May 04, 2023

Bounty Hunters: The Galaxy’s Deadliest Crime War Begins & The Cyborg Beilert Valance Returns! Plus Bossk, Boba Fett, Nakano Lash & More (Bounty Hunters Vol 1 #1-5) - Ep 75

45 mins; May 03, 2023

Fortress Vader Finale: Castle Immortal On Mustafar, The Sith Mask Of Momin & An Intense Force Vision (Darth Vader [2017] Vol 4: #19-25) - Ep 74

57 mins; May 02, 2023

Star Wars 2020: Luke Searches For Lightsaber & Returns To Cloud City While Lando Searches For Lobot, Plus Pathfinders, Ugnaughts, Weequay & More (Star Wars [2020] Vol 1: The Destiny Path #1-6) - Ep 73

63 hours 38 mins; April 27, 2023

THR P1: Into The Dark by Claudia Gray Review & Overview - Reath Silas, Orla Jareni, Cohmac Vitus, Drengir Origins & More - The High Republic (Phase 1, Wave 1)

53 mins; April 25, 2023

War Of The Bounty Hunters 3: Vader Vs Qi’ra, Boba Vs Chewie & Zuckuss vs 4-LOM (BH15>4LOM&Z>WoBH3>SW16>DV15>DA13) - Ep 72

52 mins; April 24, 2023

Doctor Aphra & Sana Starros Find A Nihil Path Engine, While Pursued By Vukorah While Just Lucky Runs Into Problems: The Engine Job (Doctor Aphra [2020] Vol 2: #6-10) - Ep 71

46 mins; April 21, 2023

The Burning Seas: Vader Meets Admiral Ackbar, Is Hunted By Tarkin & Discovers The Death Star (Darth Vader [2017] Vol 3: #13-18 & Annual 2) - Ep 70

64 hours 15 mins; April 19, 2023

Destination Hoth: Vader Fights Chewie, Han Is Captured & Poe Dameron’s Parents; Kes & Shara Bey (Star Wars [2015] Vol 11: #73-75 & Empire Ascendant) - Ep 69

44 mins; April 18, 2023

Podcast Trailer, What To Expect, Where To Start And Where To Listen

8 mins; April 14, 2023

Star Wars Celebration 2023 - Day 4: Bad Batch, Marvel Comics, Closing Ceremony, Convention Recommendations & More!

56 mins; April 11, 2023

Star Wars Celebration 2023 - Day 3: Villains Of The Sequel Trilogy, Star Wars In The Classroom, Shakespearean Acting, Signing & More!

37 mins; April 09, 2023

Star Wars Celebration 2023 - Days 1 & 2: A News Recap, Mike & Megan’s Experience And Cosplay!

82 hours 0 mins; April 08, 2023

War Of The Bounty Hunters 2: The Auction Of Han Solo, With Jabba The Hutt, Qi’ra & Boba Fett - (BH14>DA12>WoBH2>DV14>Jabba>SW15) - Ep 68

52 mins; April 07, 2023

THR P1: A Test Of Courage by Justina Ireland Review & Overview - Vernestra Rwoh, Imri Cantaros, Dalna & More - The High Republic, Phase 1 Wave 1

35 mins; April 06, 2023

Aphra & The Cursed Rings Of Vaale In The City Of Living Bone, Plus The Tagge Family & The Kubaz Species: Fortune & Fate (Doctor Aphra [2020] Vol 1: #1-5) - Ep 67

45 mins; April 05, 2023

Vader Vs Jocasta Nu & The Lightsaber Rifle, Plus The Grand Inquisitor, Bounty Hunters & Force-Sensitive Children (Darth Vader [2017] Vol 2: #7-12) - Ep 66

53 mins; April 04, 2023

Rebels & Rogues: C-3PO Meets Vader, Luke Meets A Force User And Han & Leia Dance (Star Wars [2015] Vol 10: #68-72) - Ep 65

32 mins; March 29, 2023

War Of The Bounty Hunters 1: The Return Of Crimson Dawn & Reintroducing Durge - All Crossover Comics: WoBH1>BH13>SW14>DV13>DA11 - Ep 64

53 mins; March 28, 2023

Aphra: A Rogue’s End And How Aphra Saved The Rebellion - Finale (Doctor Aphra [2016] Vol 6: #37-40, Annual 3 & Empire Ascendant) - Ep 63

56 mins; March 22, 2023

Darth Vader Bleeds His Lightsaber Crystal, Plus The Grand Inquisitor, Kirak Infil'a & The Barash Vow - The First Of Charles Soule's Run (Darth Vader [2017] Vol 1: #1-6) - Ep 62

47 mins; March 21, 2023

The Scourging Of Shu-Torun: Shapeshifters, Saw Gerrera's Partisans, Queen Trios & More (Star Wars [2015] Vol 9: #62-67) - Ep 61

33 mins; March 20, 2023

War Of The Bounty Hunters Alpha: Boba Fett Loses Solo In Carbonite And Now Vader, Aphra, Valance, Luke, Chewie & More Are In Pursuit (WOBH Prelude: SW13, BH12, DV12 & DA10) - Ep 60

48 mins; March 17, 2023

Aphra: The Unspeakable Rebel Superweapon, Aphra's Mother & Artifacts In The Empire's Gallery Of Peace (Doctor Aphra [2016] Vol 5: #32-36) - Ep 59

58 mins; March 16, 2023

Kanan Jarrus Comics; Padawan Of The Clone Wars, Before Order 66 & Rebels (Kanan #7-12, First Blood) - Ep 58

45 mins; March 15, 2023

The Escape: Rebels Stranded On Hubin With The Markona Clan, With Sana Starros, Thane & SCAR Squadron (Star Wars [2015] Vol 10: #56-61) - Ep 57

38 mins; March 10, 2023

Stories Of Resistance Heroes Before The Sequel Trilogy; Finn, Rose Tico, Poe Dameron, Rey, Amilyn Holdo, Maz Kanata & BB-8 (Age Of Resistance Heroes) - Ep 56

53 mins; March 09, 2023

Aphra: On The Run With A Murderbot; Worse Among Equals With Dr Cornelius Evazan And Triple-Zero (Doctor Aphra [2016] Vol 5: #26-31 & Annual 2) - Ep 55

51 mins; March 08, 2023

Kanan Jarrus Comics: Who Is Caleb Dume? Depa Billaba, Bad Batch Continuity And Order 66, All Before Star Wars Rebels (Kanan #1-6, The Last Padawan) - Ep 54

53 mins; March 07, 2023

Force Collector By Kevin Shinick; The Most Underrated Canon Star Wars Novel? Spoiler-Free Book Review & Plot Overview

33 mins; March 03, 2023

Hope Dies; Space Battles, Betrayal & No Escape - All Before Empire Strikes Back (Star Wars [2015] Vol 9: #50-55) - Ep 53

43 mins; March 02, 2023

Kylo Ren Goes To Dagobah, Fights A Zillo Beast & Gets Marooned With Hux, Plus Phasma Leads An Army (Age Of Resistance: Villains) - Ep 52

53 mins; March 01, 2023

Aphra: Force-Sensitive Fungus, Mind-Reading & The Catastrophe Con, Plus The Cantina Band! (Doctor Aphra [2016] Vol 4: #20-25) - Ep 51

46 mins; February 28, 2023

Is Jar Jar Sith? Star Wars Crossovers, Continuity, Food & Dad Jokes – Star Wars Questions & Answers #2 (from April 2021) – 50th Episode Special

86 hours 49 mins; February 23, 2023

Darth Vader Vs Beilert Valance, Dengar & Bounty Hunters, Plus Valance's Backstory, Chorin & The Rebellion (Target Vader Mini-Series) – Ep 49

47 mins; February 23, 2023

The Mutiny At Mon Cala; Rebellion On Ackbar’s Homeworld, The Clawdite Shapeshifter & An Underwater Opera (Star Wars [2015] Vol 8: #44-49) – Ep 48

47 mins; February 22, 2023

THR P1: Light Of The Jedi By Charles Soule Review/Overview & An Introduction To The High Republic Era - Phase 1, Wave 1

71 hours 55 mins; February 21, 2023

Leia As Boushh The Bounty Hunter, Luke’s Dark Force Vision and Han & Lando Losing Credits (Age Of Rebellion: Heroes) – Ep 47 - #SWPD2023

65 hours 4 mins; February 10, 2023

Aphra Remastered: Imperial Experimentation, Hera Syndulla & Magna Tolvan (Doctor Aphra [2016] Vol 3: #14-19) – Ep 46

60 hours 42 mins; February 04, 2023

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