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The best podcasts for Star Wars Talk Shows

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Who am I?

I am a freelance writer who was best known for his work in the mid-90s for Lucasfilm and Topps’ Star Wars Galaxy and Star Wars Insider magazines. Discovered by Steve Sansweet, I wrote content about toys and collectibles, unique fan stories, and New York area Star Wars movie premiers. I am Wookieepedia verified for my work on these publications. I am the co-host and producer of Around the Galaxy (the top Star Wars talkshow according to Feedspot) and Force Connect. Having been a Star Wars fan since 1977 and the co-host of two of the most popular Star Wars podcasts, I feel like this is my wheelhouse. I listen to hours of podcasts per week and am a producer of the SSW Network programs.

My Show

What is my podcast about and/or how does it relate to the playlist topic you chose?

Around the Galaxy takes a deep-dive into the guests’ journey, discussing connections to the Star Wars universe while uncovering what the franchise means to them and how it drove them to where they are today. Hosts Pete Fletzer and Nick Mielke get the guest’s take on current content including movies, books and streaming shows, to get their personal "fan" perspective. Featured guests have included actors like Greg Grunberg, W Earl Brown and Debra Wilson, best-selling Star Wars authors (including Cavan Scott, Claudia Gray, Kevin J Anderson, Mark A. Altman), celebrity superfans (including Krystina Arielle, Corey Ryan Forrester, Charlie Benante, Anthony Breznican, Ash Crossan), voice actors (Dan Donohue, Marc Thompson, Christopher Sean, Sean Kenin), Oscar-winning creators and online personalities from around the fandom.

What is my podcast playlist about?

These are the Star Wars talk shows that I listen to and inspire me - the shows that I never miss. From deep dives into the Star Wars novels or just pure passionate fan conversations, this is my go to list!

The podcasts I picked and why

1. Force Connect - Live Star Wars Talk

Why this podcast?

This is the audio drop from our live Star Wars talk show. Force Connect is "sports talk radio" for Star Wars fans. Recorded live on the Streaming Star Wars Network YouTube channel on Friday nights, Pete Fletzer, Chris Ryons and Nick Mielke discuss the latest Star Wars news, content and buzz while responding to the comments of the live virtual audience in the comment section. The show then is put into the Around the Galaxy podcast stream on Mondays.

Force Connect - Live Star Wars Talk

Force Connect - Live Star Wars Talk

Pete Fletzer, Nick Mielke, Chris Ryons

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The Force Connect podcast is the audio from the LIVE Friday night SSW Network show of the same name. Pete Fletzer, Nick Mielke and Chris Ryons talk about the Star Wars news of the week, welcome special guests and take live call-ins from viewers. The show can be found live on Friday nights at 9pm EST at YouTube.com/@TheSSWNetwork and can be streamed the following Monday wherever you find the Force Connect podcast!

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2. Yub Nub

Why this podcast?

Emmy-award winning television writers bring a perspective to the stories and the industry that is funny and fun. Greg, Jim and Tim bring a social commentary to the saga and it's latest installments that is unrivaled while staying positive.

Yub Nub

Yub Nub

The Sonar Network

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Yub Nub started in 2020 as a way for comedy writers and veterans of the TV/new media wars, Tim Barnes (The Tonight Show), Greg Iwinski (The Late Show, Last Week Tonight), and Jim Fagan (Comedy Central) to survive the pandemic and push back against a faction of Star Wars fandom in love with complaining about Star Wars. Three years later, it’s become a meeting place for Star Wars and media-loving comedy nerds to talk about all things Star Wars, film, and TV through the point of view of the people who make it, and lovers of all things far far away. In each episode Tim and Jim use Star Wars as their wayfinder through the entertainment industry with occasional pop-in guests who have included James Austin Johnson (SNL), Krystina Arielle (Star Wars The High Republic Show) and Felipe Torres Medina (The Late Show with Stephen Colbert).

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3. Thank the Maker: A Star Wars Podcast

Why this podcast?

There are very few podcasts on my "don't miss list" but this is one of them! Nick, Adam and William Ryan Key aren't just members of some of my favorite early 2000s bands, but they are true Star Wars fans. Their passion comes through loud and clear week after week!

Thank the Maker: A Star Wars Podcast
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A podcast about heroes, princesses, scoundrels, hokey religions, ancient weapons, and all things Star Wars, hosted by Adam Russell, Mike Forester, Nick Ghanbarian, and William Ryan Key. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thankthemaker/support

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4. Star Wars & Scotch

Why this podcast?

Two good friends talking about the Star Wars stories of the week and sippin' on brown liquor ... or their home grown brand of coffee. These guys are a blast and really bring out some fantastic Star Wars conversation!

Star Wars & Scotch

Star Wars & Scotch

Rare Drop Podcasts

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Star Wars & Scotch is a podcast hosted by 2 friends (Darkness429 & kmagic101) who are huge fans of a galaxy far, far away and who also happen to enjoy a nice glass of scotch. Join the community and the conversation and May The Force Be With You....Always!

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5. Tarkin's Top Shelf

Why this podcast?

Becca Benjamin and Mark Suter talk about Star Wars books with a level of knowledge that would put a college professor to shame. I love listening to them after I finish the latest Star Wars book or for their insight if I can't get to a particular novel. A must listen to keep up with the canon!

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Tarkin's Top Shelf

Becca Benjamin & Mark Sutter

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A Star Wars literary podcast that strives to deliver an educational and yet, entertaining analysis and outlook, pertaining to the new canonical novels/YA books from the galaxy far, far away. In other words, Becca and Mark are your guardians to the Whills and your librarians to the long-lost Jedi Archives.

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