It's time to pass along the Darksaber and to pass along this pod to you! Mal and Jo are back to give you their deep dive into the latest episode of 'The Mandalorian' (04:44). Later, Ben Lindbergh joins the pod to talk 'Star Wars' politics and the constant changing of regimes in the galaxy (01:48:30).
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‘Marvel’s Wolverine’ Deep Dive | Midnight Mash
What is this, a crossover episode? Ben brings on (most of) the Midnight Boys for a second, deeper discussion about Insomniac and Sony's new Wolverine video game for PlayStation 5. Ben, Van, Jomi, and Steve share their spoiler-free reviews and react to the lukewarm critical recept ... Show More
1h 16m
Sep 10
Nintendo Directs, 'Marvel's Wolverine,' and 'The Blood of Dawnwalker' Reactions | Button Mash
Ben, Matt James, and Polygon's Giovanni Colantonio unsheathe their adamantium takes as they tackle the week's biggest gaming stories. First, they break down Nintendo's back-to-back Directs and analyze both what was shown and what wasn't: the new look, hybrid gameplay, and Novembe ... Show More
1h 44m
Sep 9
RingerQuest: The Encounter at San Veyre!
Wasting no time at all, the chaotic-but-lovable crew of five adventurers pick right back up where they left off in the last episode. Together they investigate who might be behind the assassin master plan, fail to flirt with women, and might even find themselves at a high society ... Show More
2h 3m
Jun 2024
'The Acolyte' Episode 3 Deep Dive
The Jedi might be bad, but Jo and Mal are here to talk you through it as they dive into 'The Acolyte' Episode 3 (08:13). They kick off their deep dive with the witchy origins of Mae and Osha, and pick apart the troubled past that haunts them and the Jedi (20:08). Later, they are ... Show More
2h 6m
Nov 2019
Star Wars Untold Stories Presents: A New Hope, Rise of Skywalker & More Mando
James and Darren dive into episodes 2 and 3 of The Mandalorian, discuss EW’s Rise of Skywalker cover story, reveal some new details about A New Hope’s climactic Death Star battle and James geeks out about the old school charms of Jedi Fallen Order. Learn more about your ad choice ... Show More
42m 32s
Dec 2024
'Skeleton Crew' Premiere Deep Dive, Plus Jon Watts and Christopher Ford
It is time to set sail across the stars with Mal and Jo as they dive into Episodes 1 and 2 of 'Skeleton Crew,' the latest 'Star Wars' adventure (07:07). Later, they are joined by Ben Lindbergh for a dive into the 'Star Wars' lore corner about the mysterious planet our heroes come ... Show More
2h 15m
Aug 2023
'Ahsoka' Episodes 1 and 2 Deep Dive
Perhaps it is time to begin again! Join Mal and Jo as they dive deep—DEEP—into the much-anticipated two-part 'Ahsoka' series premiere, parsing what we learn about Ahsoka and Sabine's past as Master and Apprentice, praising Baylan and Shin as new arrivals in the 'Star Wars' canon, ... Show More
3h 18m
Oct 2023
'Ahsoka' Finale Deep Dive
Today, victory is theirs! Join Mal and Jo as they dive deep into the eighth episode of 'Ahsoka' to chase the Eye of Sion and parse the finale's action, character beats, and trade-offs. Later, Ben joins to delve into the Mortis gods lore and what it might mean for the future of 'S ... Show More
3h 18m