Return of the Pod: A Podcast About Star Wars
There is another! JABBA THE POD is dead… but RETURN OF THE POD has just begun. Join our Starbinger heroes (Brian Silliman, Caitlin Busch, and Matt Romano) for a celebratory visit to the world of Star Wars each and every week, where they’ll continue to cover everything going on in the galaxy far, far away. Our midi-chlorian counts are still unmatched! If you’re looking for the positive twin suns of the Star Wars fandom, then the force is with you.
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Episodes
89 episodes
Credit (Andor S2 10-12)
Is it the best Star Wars ever made? Brian, Caitlin, and Matt discuss the final arc of Andor and say farewell to the series, with some room for character rankings, news, and more.
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Season 8
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Episode 4
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1:47:05
Reality (Andor S2 7-9)
Caitlin, Matt, and Brian try to get through their emotions to discuss episodes 7, 8, and 9 of Andor Season 2, which continued the show’s streak of hard-to-watch-brilliance. Bail Organa swore in the senate building, clutch those pearls.
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Season 8
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Episode 3
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1:36:49
Individual (Andor S2 4-6)
Syril’s finest moment and Saw’s gas of rage, Caitlin, Matt, and Brian discuss the second arc of Andor Season 2, and touch on 20 years of Revenge of the Sith
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Season 8
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Episode 2
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1:37:27
Enlightenment (Andor S2 1-3)
What if the entire planet was just wheat? Caitlin, Matt, and Brian are back to discuss the first arc of Andor Season 2. They loved it. Did that spoil anything? Well they did. They loved it. There is much to discuss. Special appearances by Eedy ...
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Season 8
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Episode 1
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1:17:42
Hang Time
So many topics and no organization means that Hang Time Protocol is in order! Brian, Matt, and Caitlin casually discuss Daredevil: Born Again, Spider-Sink, Andor, Mickey 17, Harley Quinn, Looney Toons, Severance, Jean-Luc Godard, and more.
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Season 7
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Episode 13
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1:28:40
Clint Eastwood’s Doomsday Reveal Party (Avengers: Doomsday Casting Announcement)
Matt and Brian try to do a semi-live short episode discussing the big cast reveals for Avengers: Doomday.
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Season 7
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Episode 12
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44:17
Independent Jones and the Executive Washroom (Captain America: Brave New World/Andor S2 Trailer)
Un-polite ranting is back for another round, as Caitlin, Matt, and Brian discuss corporate controlled art before discussing art that was made under corporate control. Topics include Captain America: Brave New World, the S2 trailer of Andor, Ano...
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Season 7
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Episode 11
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1:58:12
Hey Jod (Skeleton Crew 5-8)
Brian, Caitlin and Matt are back to finish their pirate adventure and discuss episodes 5, 6, 7, and 8 of Star Wars: Skeleton Crew. Also, get ready for Nosferatu and a giant swarm of sex rats to take over The Great Movie Ride!
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Season 7
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Episode 10
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1:44:04
Died In The Woods Looking For Bees (The Captain’s Corner Spotchka Nights Life Day Spectacular 2024)
It’s an unexpected party, as Caitlin, Matt, and Brian are joined by a host of bit characters to close out 2024. They go into the first four eps of Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, Superman, Marvel, 2024 in general, and what 2025 could be. Also, get ex...
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Season 7
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Episode 9
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2:50:16
Unleashed and Uncensored
It’s time to explain our absence and catch up! It’s also time to (briefly) lose our positivity as we discuss the cancelation of The Acolyte and the current state of Star Wars fandom. Welcome to our first uncensored episode.
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Season 7
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Episode 8
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1:49:38
Cortosis Shower Curtain (The Acolyte 5-6)
Brian, Caitlin, and Matt go mad about episodes 5 and 6 of The Acolyte, while also touching on The Bear, werewolf smut, Disney money, online hate machines, shower curtains, and more.
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Season 7
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Episode 7
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1:17:04
Cracks in the Jedi (The Acolyte 1-4)
Everyone loves it! Brian, Caitlin, and Matt are back to talk about the first four episodes of The Acolyte. Also on deck is House of the Dragon, The Boys, The Great Movie Ride, and more! Pip Pip Pip.
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Season 7
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Episode 6
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1:20:52
The Cavalry Rests (Star Wars: The Bad Batch S3 Finale)
Omega is a Tennis pro! Brian, Matt, and Caitlin are back to discuss the finale of Star Wars: The Bad Batch. Also on deck: Tales of the Empire, 25 years of The Phantom Menace, The Great Movie Ride, Captain’s Corner, and more! Get caught UP in it...
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Season 7
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Episode 5
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1:54:15
The Rest of the Puzzle (Star Wars: The Bad Batch S3 8-12)
He hates these cans! Brian, Caitlin, and Matt are back to get at Star Wars: The Bad Batch S3, going into eps 8-12. There’s also news, trailers, The Great Movie Ride, and a surprising store update!
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Season 7
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Episode 4
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1:48:10
Toothpick (The Bad Batch S3 4-7)
Omega has what now? Matt and Brian catch up with Star Wars: The Bad Batch, covering S3 eps 4, 5, 6, and 7. They also get into the Oscars, Dune, Rogue Squadron, Cerveza Cristal, and more. Get caught UP IN IT.
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Season 7
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Episode 3
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1:08:29
Defective and Effective (The Bad Batch S3 Premiere)
Not enough monsters and not enough accountants! We go through some hot hot news before Brian and Matt discuss the S3 premiere of Star Wars: The Bad Batch. It was three episodes because triples makes it safe.
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Season 7
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Episode 2
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1:16:48
Bringing Up Baby (Star Wars News & More)
Matt, Caitlin, and Brian are here to go through all of the Star Wars news that 2024 has let loose so far. There’s also Captain’s Corner, and a brand new segment. Get caught up in it!
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Season 7
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Episode 1
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1:09:02
Most Wonderful Time of the Year (The Captain's Corner Life Day Spectacular 2023)
It's that time of year again! It's time for the CAPTAIN'S CORNER SPOTCHKA NIGHTS LIFE DAY SPECTACULAR! Part 2? Volume 2? Does it matter?Join Matt, Caitlin & Brian for their annual year-in-review, looking back at all things Star Wars...
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Season 6
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2:22:36
Spotchka Night Sips and Snips (Ahsoka S1)
Caitlin, Matt, and Brian return from hiatus for a long overdue discussion on Star Wars: Ahsoka. Also in the mix: strikes, Marvel, tax write-offs, Glenn Howerton, Thrawghts, broken promises, and much much more!
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Season 6
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1:56:30
We Will Always Belong Together (The Mandalorian 3.8)
All of our theories were wrong! Matt, Caitlin, and Brian tackle The Mandalorian Chapter 28 and discuss the season as a whole. Come on out and meet the Moffs!
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Season 6
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Episode 10
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1:29:51
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes (The Mandalorian 3.7)
Utter insanity! A fever grips the show as Brian, Matt, and Caitlin go over all of the big news from Star Wars Celebration 2023 as well as the epic Chapter 23 of The Mandalorian. Matt loses his bloody mind in this one, believe it. Nutty he be!
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Season 6
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Episode 9
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1:42:27
More Than Saying Sorry (The Mandalorian 3.6)
Who is in this show now? Brian, Matt, and Caitlin dine with royalty and discuss Chapter 22 of The Mandalorian, plus Star Wars news and more. It’s a romcom!
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Season 6
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Episode 8
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1:28:44
Brazil (The Mandalorian 3.5 & The Bad Batch S2 Finale)
How inept can the New Republic be? We’ll find out today! Matt, Caitlin, and Brian jetpack into Ch. 21 of The Mandalorian before touching on the S2 finale of The Bad Batch. There’s also Star Wars news, another visit from Matt’s son, and theories...
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Season 6
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Episode 7
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1:29:35
The Sabered Hand (The Mandalorian 3.4 & The Bad Batch 2.14)
Caitlin and Azoo are both absent, but Matt and Brian are here to talk about… all of that… and more. Join them for a discussion on The Mandalorian 3.4, The Bad Batch 2.14, Star Wars news, Bat Baby Birds, and more.
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Season 6
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Episode 6
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1:24:06
Lonely Taungsday (The Mandalorian 3.3 & The Bad Batch 2.13)
Pabuuuuu! Brian, Matt, and Caitlin try to figure out Mando’s latest swerve. Join them as they discuss Chapter 19 of The Mandalorian, The Bad Batch 2.13, Chapter 1 of The Pershdalorian, and some Star Wars streaming news.
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Season 6
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Episode 5
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1:23:20
