Star Wars Sessions

Star Wars: STARFIGHTER!? The Mandalorian & Grogu!? A MAUL Series... STAR WARS CELEBRATION JAPAN 2025 is here! Our very own Matt Hudson is joined by Dave Dunne and Emma Jenkins LIVE from the Makuhari Messe in Japan for on-the-ground coverage of the Con. Meanwhile, Luke Bligh and Eammon Jacobs breakdown DAY ONE of the Celebration news. Together, they cover the latest Star Wars announcements, from 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' trailer, Shawn Levy's 'Star Wars: Starfighter' film announcement featuring RYAN GOSLING, and the new Star Wars animated show 'Maul - Shadow Lord'. This is the Star Wars Celebration coverage episode you're looking for...For all your Sessions needs, head to starwarssessions.co.uk // Find and support us on PATREON at patreon.com/starwarssessions // Don’t forget to rate, review, subscribe, and share! You can find us on Instagram, Threads, Bluesky, X, TikTok, Facebook, so drop us a follow! // Send your voice messages and comments to hellothere@starwarssessions.co.uk and we'll get them on the show // Catch the show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Audible, and all good podcast platforms // Thanks again for listening – we so appreciate your continued support.MTFBWY

THIS WEEK, *takes deep breath* Matt Hudson and Luke Bligh interview, DIEGO LUNA (Cassian Andor), TONY GILROY (Tony Gilroy, obvs), DENISE GOUGH (Dedra Meero), BEN MENDELSOHN (Director Krennic), GENEVIEVE O'REILLY (Mon Mothma), STELLAN SKARSGÅRD (Luthen Rael), FAYE MARSAY (Vel Sartha), and ADRIA ARJONA (Bix Caleen) LIVE from a central London special screening event of Andor Season 2. Yes, this really happened. Yes, hugs were shared and Greggs-related questions were asked. Also in the episode, we play a snippet from our brief appearance on LBC Radio discussing the ORIGINAL Star Wars cut re-release at the British Film Institute this coming June. We end the show with a 30-second sneak-peak of BLUES HARVEST's upcoming single "One Way Out" - out on all digital platforms on Wednesday 16th April 2025.For all your Sessions needs, head to starwarssessions.co.uk // Find and support us on PATREON at patreon.com/starwarssessions // Don’t forget to rate, review, subscribe, and share! You can find us on Instagram, Threads, Bluesky, X, TikTok, Facebook, so drop us a follow! // Send your voice messages and comments to hellothere@starwarssessions.co.uk and we'll get them on the show // Catch the show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Audible, and all good podcast platforms // Thanks again for listening – we so appreciate your continued support.MTFBWY.

We're choosing our three best and worst lines of dialogue from The Phantom Menace this week, with a few honourable mentions thrown in! Oh, George Lucas....what a guy. We also hear YOUR thoughts, and answer some ace Patreon questions!For all your Sessions needs, head to starwarssessions.co.uk // Find and support us on PATREON at patreon.com/starwarssessions // Don’t forget to rate, review, subscribe, and share! You can find us on Instagram, Threads, Bluesky, X, TikTok, Facebook, so drop us a follow! // Send your voice messages and comments to hellothere@starwarssessions.co.uk and we'll get them on the show // Catch the show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Audible, and all good podcast platforms // Thanks again for listening – we so appreciate your continued support.MTFBWY.

SOMEHOW...SOMEHOW, Luke returned. Master Blighwalker is BACK this week to talk nothing but Star Wars. We chat about his absence, Andor season two, Star Wars Celebration, future projects, oh...and TALES OF THE UNDERWORLD?! It's a Pubcast-style episode this week for the Return of the Jedi himself...For further information on Crohn's & Colitis, check out crohnsandcolitis.org.uk/For all your Sessions needs, head to starwarssessions.co.uk // Find and support us on PATREON at patreon.com/starwarssessions // Don’t forget to rate, review, subscribe, and share! You can find us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and all the socials so talk the Wars with us! We post polls, questions, and thoughts on both socials, and the results/comments are featured on the episodes as well // Send your voice messages to hellothere@starwarssessions.co.uk and we'll get them on the show // Catch the show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Audible, and all good podcast platforms // Thanks again for listening – we so appreciate your continued support.MTFBWY

Emma Jenkins - former Japan resident - joins the Sessions this week to help deliver our SURVIVAL GUIDE for Star Wars Celebration Japan, including cons and cultural do's and don'ts, TWO POWER PACKS, navigating Japan, hints and tips, and so much more! We also hear YOUR thoughts and answer some ace Patreon questions!For all your Sessions needs, head to starwarssessions.co.uk // Find and support us on PATREON at patreon.com/starwarssessions // Don’t forget to rate, review, subscribe, and share! You can find us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and all the socials so talk the Wars with us! We post polls, questions, and thoughts on both socials, and the results/comments are featured on the episodes as well // Send your voice messages to hellothere@starwarssessions.co.uk and we'll get them on the show // Catch the show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Audible, and all good podcast platforms // Thanks again for listening – we so appreciate your continued support.MTFBWY.

Matt is joined by Eammon Jacobs this week to discuss the best performances across Star Wars...and some that may have fallen short. Incorporating films, series, animation, and games, the guys dive deep and also reveal their FAVOURITE performances. We also hear YOUR thoughts and answer some ace Patreon questions.*Apologies for the drop in audio quality at two short points after the one-hour mark, the issues don't hang about for long!For all your Sessions needs, head to starwarssessions.co.uk // Find and support us on PATREON at patreon.com/starwarssessions // Don’t forget to rate, review, subscribe, and share! You can find us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and all the socials so talk the Wars with us! We post polls, questions, and thoughts on both socials, and the results/comments are featured on the episodes as well // Send your voice messages to hellothere@starwarssessions.co.uk and we'll get them on the show // Catch the show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Audible, and all good podcast platforms // Thanks again for listening – we so appreciate your continued support.MTFBWY.