Marvel Star Wars Explorers

Sam and Brian go where no Star Friend has gone before; to the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art! And this time, they're bringing the listeners with them, in what can only be described as a MARVEL STAR WARS EXPLORERS EVENT! Back in studio, they're also discussing recent Star Wars releases and reading some e-Words. Plus, stick around to the end for an exciting announcement regarding what's next for the podcast!

As Thurma and Kensho struggle to fulfill the weight of their destinies in a Thra without Jen and Kira, we close the chapter on The Dark Crystal by inviting SoCal Scarf Boy Sean Davis back to the show! Plus, Sam finally takes a cathartic trip on Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, Brian introduces a thrilling new feature to the podcast, and Sean patiently explains to Sam how to install and play video games on his PC.

As a lone Fireling on a desperate mission makes her way to the Crystal Tower, Ryan Davis makes his way to the podcast for some conversations about the making of the The Age of Resistance, to witness Brian and Sam unearthing some Dark Crystal artifacts from the eighties, and to explore what happens in the world of Thra beyond the Age of Wonder.

As Jen uncovers the truths of Thra in its dying age, What Were We Watching and Marvel Star Wars Explorers conjoin for a discussion of Dark Crystal and its various adaptations! That's right, Eric Ambler and Cam Siemer are here with us to discuss the depraved delights of the Skeksis, the unchained creativity of Jim Henson, and the unexpected highs of a specific Star Wars fan edit. 

There's a new Star Wars movie! In theaters! Here in 2026! To celebrate the occasion, we've gathered our found family of Star Friends to break it all down scene-by-scene. Are we feeling the Rotta of it all, or is the whole movie just a long, loud fart? Plus, is cabbage a better vegetable than Brussels sprouts? What does this movie mean for the future of Mando and Grogu, both in-universe and out? And how do we feel about Dave Filoni's HAT??? All this and more!