The Star Wars Underworld Podcast

The Next Generation Strikes Back! A weekly Star Wars Radio Show featuring the latest Star Wars news and discussion. Hosted by dedicated fans Chris Seekell, Benjamin Hart, and Dominic Jones, the SWU Podcast covers all things Star Wars. From the classic films to Episode VII and beyond, from Star Wars: The Clone Wars to the Expanded Universe, from Star Wars Rebels to the latest in collecting, the SWU Podcast is there. Plus you never know who might stop by! We must got to the lower levels...The Underworld!

The SWU Podcast LIVE | 21/11/25

On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Chris discuss the latest updates about The Mandalorian and Grogu, The Acolyte, and Skeleton Crew. They start by discussing Jon Favreau's latest comments teasing his upcoming movie, and discuss whether the marketing for the movie is doing a good enough job building up excitement for Star Wars' return to theatres. Then they talk about Lesley Headland's recent comments about The Acolyte's cancellation, and what those remarks can tell us about the behind-the-scenes of making a Star Wars show for Disney now. And, then they celebrate Star Wars, picking up over twenty nominations at the Children's and Family Emmys. Plus, how to celebrate the behind-the-scenes talent in Hollywood, why was The Acolyte's cancellation public when it wasn't for other Star Wars shows, and Attack of the Ben clones! All this and much more! Join the Star Wars Underworld Network DiscordSubscribe on YouTube Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts Facebook: www.facebook.com/swunderworld Twitter: @TheSWU Email: swunderworld@gmail.com

11-21
01:56:46

The SWU Podcast LIVE | 14/11/25

On this episode Dom, Ben and Hannah dive into all the latest and greatest bits of Star Wars news! They discuss Sigourney Weaver's comments about Lucasfilm's renewed approach to storytelling and how that might effect things going forward. They also touch on some updates from The Mandalorian And Grogu, including the reveal of the names of Grogu's Anazellen friends. Plus, Life Day celebrations are coming to Disney Parks, Oscar Isaac sets his demands for working with Disney again, and Star Wars: Starfighter just might be the first true stadalone Star Wars film. Furthermore, we eulogize Star Wars Insider and its lasting impact on Star Wars fandom. Tune in for all of that and so much more!   Join the Star Wars Underworld Network DiscordSubscribe on YouTube Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts Facebook: www.facebook.com/swunderworld Twitter: @TheSWU Email: swunderworld@gmail.com

11-14
01:40:27

The SWU Podcast LIVE | 7/11/25

On this episode Ben, Dom and Chris are once again joined by Joel Davis from the Eye On Canon Podcast to discuss the remaining five shorts from Star Wars: Visions Vol. 3. They break down the wide range of tones and visuals, from the simple and heartwarming story of "Yuko's Treasure", to the bizarre and thought provoking visuals of "BLACK". Plus, what is the future of Visions? Should Star Wars take more risks? And Joel gives us the guys a crash course on Kingdom Hearts! Tune in for all of that and much more!   Join the Star Wars Underworld Network DiscordSubscribe on YouTube Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts Facebook: www.facebook.com/swunderworld Twitter: @TheSWU Email: swunderworld@gmail.com

11-07
01:58:39

The SWU Podcast LIVE | 31/10/25

On this episode, Chris, Ben, and Dominic are joined by Joel Davis of the Eye on Canon Podcast and Din of the band F-105 to discuss the first four episodes of Star Wars: Visions Volume 3. They go in depth on "The Duel: Payback," "The Song of Four Winds," "The Ninth Jedi: Child of Hope," and "The Bounty Hunters," discussing how these stories play off of and subvert our expectations about Star Wars and storytelling. They also dive deep into the true meaning of balance in Star Wars. Plus, the latest on The Hunt for Ben Solo, Hannah drops by to deliver a quick report from Supernova Adelaide, and stories from Resistance Fest 2025. All this and much more! Join the Star Wars Underworld Network DiscordSubscribe on YouTube Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts Facebook: www.facebook.com/swunderworld Twitter: @TheSWU Email: swunderworld@gmail.com

10-31
02:07:21

The SWU Podcast LIVE | 24/10/25

The Hunt For Ben Solo?! On this episode Ben, Chris and Dom take on this week's big story about the Star Wars film that could have been. From Adam Driver's eagerness to return, to the story what the story might have been, and why Disney decided to axe it; they break it all down. Plus, Jeremy Allen White confirms who he is and what he'll be doing in The Mandalorian And Grogu, Laurence Fishbure is watching Star Wars Rebels, and which other Star Wars characters we think deserve their own movies. And don't you dare miss Dom's epic rant about Disney & Bob Iger!    Join the Star Wars Underworld Network DiscordSubscribe on YouTube Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts Facebook: www.facebook.com/swunderworld Twitter: @TheSWU Email: swunderworld@gmail.com

10-24
01:17:04

The SWU Podcast LIVE | 17/10/25

On this episode, Dominic and Ben discuss the latest Star Wars publishing reveals from New York Comic Con. They talk about the books finally returning to the sequel trilogy era, as well as the first-ever Star Wars romance novel. And they pay tribute to the legendary artist Drew Struzan. Then Chris joins the show to answer listener questions about the era between Episodes I and II, fancasting Mara Jade, and what makes Star Wars Star Wars. Plus, StarWars.com tells us what we should be for Halloween, more "Art of Books," and Jeremy Allen White talks Rotta the Hutt. All this and much more! Join the Star Wars Underworld Network DiscordSubscribe on YouTube Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts Facebook: www.facebook.com/swunderworld Twitter: @TheSWU Email: swunderworld@gmail.com

10-17
01:54:41

The SWU Podcast LIVE | 10/10/25

On this episode Dom, Ben and Hannah finally get a chance to dive into Lego Star Wars: Rebuild The Galaxy - Pieces Of The Past! The discuss the series' subtle brilliance in balancing drama and comedy, and they wonder why it wasn't released theatrically. Later Chris drops in to break down some of the latest Star Wars news, including the possibility of Cobb Vanth appearing in The Mandalorian And Grogu, more Ahsoka behind the scenes images, and a new Kyle Katarn figure with a familliar looking face. Plus, Dom wants live-action Star Wars: Visions and everyone hates that. And will the infamous helmet intro return for future Star Wars films? Tune in for all that and so much more!   Join the Star Wars Underworld Network DiscordSubscribe on YouTube Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts Facebook: www.facebook.com/swunderworld Twitter: @TheSWU Email: swunderworld@gmail.com

10-10
02:04:06

The SWU Podcast LIVE | 3/10/25

On this episode Ben and Chris tackle the latest and greatest pieces of Star Wars news, including that production on Ahsoka season two has officially wrapped. They also touch on Bryce Dallas Howard's recent comments and where Star Wars television might be headed next. Plus, what James Mangold's new Paramount deal might mean for his Star Wars future, and an exciting look inside the Lucas Museum Of Narrative Art. And is Amy Adams really going to be playing Mara Jade in Star Wars: Starfighter? Tune in as they attempt to answer that question and much more! Join the Star Wars Underworld Network DiscordSubscribe on YouTube Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts Facebook: www.facebook.com/swunderworld Twitter: @TheSWU Email: swunderworld@gmail.com

10-03
01:39:52

The SWU Podcast LIVE | 26/9/25

On this episode, Chris, Ben and Dominic dive into the newly released trailers for The Mandalorian And Grogu and Star Wars: Visions Vol. 3. They break down all the exciting reveals from Mando And Grogu including buff Hutts, exploding AT-ATs and adorable Grogu shenanigans.  Furthermore they get hyped for Visions Volume 3 and its long awaited sequel episodes for The Duel, The Ninth Jedi and others. And it turns into a Podcast relay as Ben drops out, Dom leaves, and Hannah pops in! Plus, how finacially succesfully will The Mandalorian And Grogu be? And could it be the end of the MandoVerse? Also, what's the deal with the new Razor Crest? And should we be boycotting Disney+? Tune in for all that and so much more! Join the Star Wars Underworld Network DiscordSubscribe on YouTube Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts Facebook: www.facebook.com/swunderworld Twitter: @TheSWU Email: swunderworld@gmail.com

09-26
02:13:53

The SWU Podcast LIVE | 19/9/24

On this episode Hannah makes her triumphant return to join Ben in discuss some exciting news from the set of Star Wars: Starfighter! They analyze a new photo that was shared by director Shawn Levy featuring cast members in the middle of the Mediterranean. What will this unique location bring to the film, and how might it connect to other watery Star Wars stories? Plus, Andor's big win at the Emmys, and the full list of directors and Cinematographers for Ahsoka season two has finally been revealed. Furthermore, is it really that easy to buy a planet in Star Wars? And when will we get more human-like droids? Tune in for all that and so much more! Join the Star Wars Underworld Network DiscordSubscribe on YouTube Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts Facebook: www.facebook.com/swunderworld Twitter: @TheSWU Email: swunderworld@gmail.com

09-19
01:10:33

The SWU Podcast LIVE | 9/12/24

On this episode Chris, Ben and Dominic discuss Andor's big wins at the Emmys! The series not only took home four awards for costumes, production design, editing and VFX, but it's also still in the running for more! What are its chances, and how much do these awards actually matter? Plus, do we ever get bored with Star Wars? What are our favorite pieces of unused concept art? Which other letters could be turned into starfighters? We'll answer all of these questions and a whole lot more! Join the Star Wars Underworld Network DiscordSubscribe on YouTube Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts Facebook: www.facebook.com/swunderworld Twitter: @TheSWU Email: swunderworld@gmail.com

09-12
01:23:23

The SWU Podcast LIVE | 05/09/25

On this episode, Dominic and Ben talk all things LEGO Star Wars! They discuss the newly revealed Death Star set, as well as the Gingerbread AT-AT set. They share their thoughts on the new sets, as well as their thoughts on the general state of Star Wars collecting and some of their earliest LEGO memories. Then, they talk about the debut of Darth Revan in Lego Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy - Pieces of the Past, and whether this is a springboard to more Old Republic stories. Plus, they answer listener questions about creating their own Jedi character and starfighter, Celebration Japan, and the Clone Wars microseries. All this and much more! Join the Star Wars Underworld Network DiscordSubscribe on YouTube Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts Facebook: www.facebook.com/swunderworld Twitter: @TheSWU Email: swunderworld@gmail.com

09-05
02:00:50

The SWU Podcast LIVE | 29/08/25

On this episode Dom, Ben and Chris bask in the glory of some major breaking Star Wars news! Lucasfilm has officially revealed the cast and production team behind Star Wars: Starfighter along with the first behind the scenes image! Furthermore, Dom shares stories from his experience hosting two massive Star Wars panels at Fan Expo Canada, they tackle some comments from Ewan McGregor that set the internet on fire, as well as a big tease for Star Wars Visions Volume 3! Plus, did Captain Rex know Anakin became Vader? And how big of a splash will Star Wars make when it returns to theaters next year with The Mandalorian And Grogu? Tune in for all that and so much more!   Join the Star Wars Underworld Network DiscordSubscribe on YouTube Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts Facebook: www.facebook.com/swunderworld Twitter: @TheSWU Email: swunderworld@gmail.com

08-29
01:46:10

The SWU Podcast LIVE | 22/08/25

On this episode Chris and Ben tackle the latest news, including Oscar Isaac's recent comments about returing to Star Wars; could Poe, somehow, be returning? They also talk about a new Audible Original featuring Rey, Bodhi Rook's Andor cameo near miss, and Simon Kinberg's inspiration for his Star Wars trilogy.  Plus, how the New Republic might deal with slavery, what the Rebellion was actually fighting for, and remembering the late, legendary Terrence Stamp and Chancellor Valorum's lasting impact on the Star Wars saga. Tune in for all that and so much more! Join the Star Wars Underworld Network DiscordSubscribe on YouTube Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts Facebook: www.facebook.com/swunderworld Twitter: @TheSWU Email: swunderworld@gmail.com

08-22
01:19:23

The SWU Podcast LIVE | 15/08/25

On this episode, Dominic and Ben discuss the new trailer for Lego Star Wars: Rebuild The Galaxy - Pieces Of The Past! They talk about how the series merges comedy and storytelling in a way that is true to both Lego and Star Wars, as well as the impressive and expansive cast of the series. Then, they talk about some recent comments from Ron Howard about the director change on Solo. Plus, Count Dooku's portrayal on The Clone Wars, Genndy Tartakovsky wants to bring Ventress to live action, and Dominic is hosting panels at Fan Expo Canada! All this and much more… Join the Star Wars Underworld Network DiscordSubscribe on YouTube Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts Facebook: www.facebook.com/swunderworld Twitter: @TheSWU Email: swunderworld@gmail.com

08-15
01:24:13

The SWU Podcast LIVE | 08/08/25

On this episode Chris, Ben and Dominic are back to discuss the big casting news for Star Wars: Starfighter. They examine what Doctor Who and House Of The Dragon star Matt Smith will bring to this new film and what the future holds for Star Wars movies overall. Furthermore, A New Hope is retuning to cinemas in 2027, Tem Morrison continues his campaign to return to Star Wars, and tons of books were announced at SDCC. Plus, what would be our ideal Haslab project? Is the "Anthology" concept still alive? And what else does Lucasfilm have in store for upcoming 50th anniversary of Star Wars? Tune in for all of that and so much more! Join the Star Wars Underworld Network DiscordSubscribe on YouTube Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts Facebook: www.facebook.com/swunderworld Twitter: @TheSWU Email: swunderworld@gmail.com

08-08
01:31:47

The SWU Podcast LIVE | 25/07/25

On this episode Dom, Chris and Ben are sad to not be at San Diego Comic Con, but they proceed to cheer themselves up by discussing some of the big reveals from the event. For starters; a new still of Darth Maul in Maul: Shadow Lord was officially revealed and the guys share their thoughts on the upcoming series. And we got our first look at (beardless) Eman Esfandi as Ezra Bridger in a new still from Ahsoka season two. Plus, swapping Comic Con stories! Will Luke and Ezra team up? And when will Vader and Maul finally face off? Tune in for all that and so much more! Join the Star Wars Underworld Network DiscordSubscribe on YouTube Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts Facebook: www.facebook.com/swunderworld Twitter: @TheSWU Email: swunderworld@gmail.com

07-25
01:13:22

The SWU Podcast LIVE | 18/7/25

On this episode Chris, Dominic & Ben seemingly have nothing to talk about but make the best of a (somewhat) slow news week. They break down the recently revealed Emmy nominations for Andor and whether or not the show deserved more. And Rian Johnson had a few things to say about the making of The Last Jedi and what's going on with his Star Wars trilogy. Plus, George Lucas is heading to San Diego Comic Con for the first time ever, and how important is it to rewatch new Star Wars movies and shows? Tune in for all that and so much more! Join the Star Wars Underworld Network DiscordSubscribe on YouTube Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts Facebook: www.facebook.com/swunderworld Twitter: @TheSWU Email: swunderworld@gmail.com

07-18
01:36:48

The SWU Podcast LIVE 11/07/25

On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Chris are back to break down the latest Star Wars news! They start by discussing the latest updates about Ahsoka season two, including the names of four episodic directors and some details from Ivanna Sakhno about filming with Rory McCann as Baylon Skull. Then they talk about the latest reveals about Lego Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy — Pieces of the Past. And they answer listener questions about the sequel trilogy, the theatrical cut of Star Wars, and what the 2028 movie might be. Plus, some Jurassic World: Rebirth thoughts, the rise of the First Order, and why aren't more Clone Wars writers involved in Ahsoka? All this and much more! Join the Star Wars Underworld Network DiscordSubscribe on YouTube Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts Facebook: www.facebook.com/swunderworld Twitter: @TheSWU Email: swunderworld@gmail.com

07-11
01:37:59

The SWU Podcast LIVE | 27/6/25

On this episode Ben goes solo to discuss all the latest Star Wars news and more! He breaks down the newly revealed Star Wars-themed soda cans & bottles from Coca-Cola, as well as Gareth Edwards' recent comments about Rogue One. Plus, Superman actor David Corenswet talks classic Star Wars video games, and what will the near-future of Star Wars look like? Ben dives into what we can expect from the franchise in 2026 and attempts to figure out the amount of Star Wars stories that will create a good balance for hardcore and casual fans alike. Tune in for all that and much more! Join the Star Wars Underworld Network DiscordSubscribe on YouTube Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts Facebook: www.facebook.com/swunderworld Twitter: @TheSWU Email: swunderworld@gmail.com

06-27
01:01:32

Sam Brudz

I would love for a star wars pod to talk star wars without a political jab every two minutes. When they leave politics out they are an excellent pod. I honestly don't come here for that. I also don't care what someone's political standings are. I am not here to argue my points and how they are the same or different. It's unfortunate that I have to stop listening after 3 years but it's clear politics are important to these guys and forcing it into a pod about fictional stuff. I'm guessing you don't care if I leave but I'm sorry either way. Again I don't care which way you lean, I just don't want to hear it here no matter which way. I wish you guys the best.

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Bruce Banner

Great podcast love it, from Montreal Canada

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Sean Fitzgerald

New to your channel, and I have to say it was really refreshing to hear HONEST and OBJECTIONAL opinions about the newest movie and not being apologists. I feel the major problem with the movie was that you just had way too much going on, too much info, and the pacing and editing was basically doomed to failure. It's almost like they had material for 2 movies and crammed it all into 1. I loved certain parts, disliked others, and most importantly, I didn't come out of the movie super jacked like I did for The Force Awakens, Rogue 1, or even Revenge of the Sith. Keep up the good work!!!

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