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Ep 26.7 Storytelling in THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU

Join Tricia Barr and Sarah Woloski in a deep dive into spoiler territory for The Mandalorian and Grogu. While Din Djarin might not have moved quite as far as we expected, Grogu's journey in this movie was a pleasant surprise. Also a surprise, Rotta the Hutt's evolution from Stinky, the son of Jabba the Hutt in the Clone Wars animated movie, to a rebellious older teen stepping out from under his father's shadow.

In this episode, we also dig into some favorite music pieces from the soundtrack and share our adventures at the Disney Parks on the movie's opening day.

For our video of the behind-the-scenes tour, check out our special Youtube episode from last week.

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1 June 2026, 10:00 am

1 hour 45 minutes

Ep 26.6 THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU Behind-the-Scenes and Review

The Mandalorian and Grogu is almost here! We have a packed episode that includes highlights from a special pre-launch event hosted by Disney with the creative minds behind the magic, including Ludwig Göransson (Music By), Doug Chiang (Production Designer), Josh Roth (Prop Master), and John Knoll (VFX Supervisor); exciting information about Galaxy's Edge at Disney Parks in Florida and California, details from the movie's World Premiere, a non-spoiler review of The Mandalorian and Grogu.

Composer Ludwig Göransson, production designers Doug Chiang and Andrew L. Jones, prop master Josh Roth, and visual effects supervisor John Knoll discuss expanding The Mandalorian from Disney+ to the big screen. From Ludwig Göransson's iconic Mandalorian theme and massive new orchestral score, to Doug Chiang's philosophy of balancing classic Star Wars aesthetics with fresh new ideas, this episode dives deep into the artistry behind the film. The team also shares stories about building practical sets, designing new props and weapons, creating stop-motion droids, and filming stunning Razor Crest miniature shots using cutting-edge LED technology. Plus hear fun behind-the-scenes stories involving Grogu, Sigourney Weaver, runaway mouse droids, giant jungle sets, puppeteers, and how the filmmakers continue George Lucas' vision of a lived-in Star Wars galaxy.

Be sure to check back next week for a detailed spoiler-filled discussion about the movie!

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20 May 2026, 3:04 pm

1 hour 38 minutes

Ep 26.5 Maul's Next Chapter

Tricia Barr and Sarah Woloski are joined by OG Fangirl Going Rogue Teresa Delgado to explore the themes and character arcs of Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord. This is a spoiler filled episode covering all 10 episodes. What is motivating Maul? How far with Devon fall? How does the painterly style enhance the storytelling? We discuss these things and more.

In news, we discuss May the 4th activities, Star Wars Celebration ticket sales, and the Original Trilogy characters arriving in Disneyland.

Be sure to check out the Countdown to The Mandalorian and Grogu where we talk about screening the first 18 minutes of the movie and hear directly from director Jon Favreau.

Tricia Barr recaps The Mandalorian and Grogu preview screening.
Star Wars Nielsen ranking revelations via THR
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Worldbuilding In Maul – Shadow Lord from Hyperspace Theories podcast
Maul – Shadow Lord Breakdown and Music Analysis via Skywalking Through Neverland

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10 May 2026, 7:23 pm

1 hour 29 minutes

26.4 Countdown to THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU

As part of the role out of The Mandalorian and Grogu – out May 22nd – we had a chance to preview the first 18 minutes of the film and visit with director Jon Favreau. Hear from Favreau as he showed off a set from Adelphi Base and hundreds of props and puppets during a special tour.

Tricia Barr and Sarah Woloski break down our favorite moments from the final movie trailer.

Check out our latest podcast with interviews with the cast and creative team behind Maul – Shadow Lord.

Tricia Barr recaps The Mandalorian and Grogu preview screening.
Skywalking Through Neverland's Maul – Shadow Lord Midseason Analysis
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24 April 2026, 7:14 pm

1 hour 45 minutes

26.3 Maul: Shadow Lord Interviews and Review

A new Star Wars animated show, Maul: Shadow Lord, will debut on Disney+. Fangirls Going Rogue had a chance to sit down with voice actors Sam Witwer (Maul) and Gideon Adlon (Devon Izara) as well as creatives Athena Yvette Portillo (EP), Matt Michnovetz (EP), and Brad Rau (Supervising Director). Joining us on this roundtable were Skywalking Through Neverland, Full of Sith, Alex Endor Express, Skytalkers, Jedi News, Fantha Tracks, Father Son Galaxy and Ion Cannon podcast.

In addition to the interviews, we share are non-spoilery review of the first eight episodes and look forward to talking more about the show as it is released.

From Disney:

Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord presents fans with a pulpy adventure that finds Maul plotting to rebuild his criminal syndicate on a planet untouched by the Empire. There, he crosses paths with a disillusioned young Jedi Padawan who may just be the apprentice he is seeking to aid him in his relentless pursuit for revenge. The cast includes Sam Witwer as Maul, Gideon Adlon as Devon Izara, recent Golden Globe® winner and Oscar® nominee Wagner Moura as Brander Lawson, Richard Ayoade as Two-Boots, Dennis Haysbert as Master Eeko-Dio Daki, Chris Diamantopoulos as Looti Vario, Charlie Bushnell as Rylee Lawson, Vanessa Marshall as Rook Kast, David W. Collins as Spybot, A.J. LoCascio as Marrok, and Steve Blum as Icarus. Created by Dave Filoni, Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord is based on Star Wars and characters created by George Lucas. The series is developed by Dave Filoni and Matt Michnovetz. Brad Rau is supervising director. The executive producers are Dave Filoni, Athena Yvette Portillo, Matt Michnovetz, Brad Rau, Carrie Beck, and Josh Rimes. Alex Spotswood is the co-executive producer.

Check out our latest podcast reacting to The Mandalorian and Grogu trailer.

Maul: Shadow Lord Season 2 announced on StarWars.com
Why Does Everyone Love Maul? from Esquire
Meet the Cast of Maul: Shadow Lord
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Lucasfilm's New Era Officially Begins from Hyperspace Theories podcast
Sam Witwer and Gideon Adlon Interview on Skywalking Through Neverland Youtube

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6 April 2026, 4:00 am

1 hour 12 minutes

26.1 The Mandalorian and Grogu Trailer Reaction

A lot has happened in the opening weeks of 2026!

Kathleen Kennedy retired. Dave Filoni and Lynwen Brennan were elevated to President and Co-President respectively. Josh D'Amaro was elevated to CEO of Disney. The Super Bowl featured an unconventional spot for The Mandalorian and Grogu. Disney, likely seeing the wrong type of reaction across social media, released a trailer for the movie a little more than a week later.

Tricia Barr and Sarah Woloski discuss how all these events suggest changes on the horizon for Star Wars fans. Forthcoming appearances of Han, Luke, Leia and Darth Vader at Disneyland's Batuu appear like a promising start. The main discussion focuses on what the trailer suggests for the storytelling future of Din Djarin and Grogu. Who's their antagonist? Why is bounty hunter Embo's appearance significant? What do snakes signify in myth? Let's dive in…

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2 March 2026, 3:46 pm

1 hour 21 minutes

25.9 Wicked: For Good

After catching up on adventures at Disney Parks, Tricia Barr and Sarah Woloski dive into some news regarding Star Wars Starfighter and The Mandalorian and Grogu. Our main discussion explores Wicked: For Good, including the music and storytelling choices.

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24 December 2025, 11:03 pm

1 hour 27 minutes

Star Wars Book Love

In a Star Wars book-centric episode, Tricia Barr and Sarah Woloski are inspired by the re-release of The Revenge of the Sith novelization to explore how the Expanded Universe shaped their fandom. We're really excited that the books are finally tackling the romance genre with Ashley Poston's Eyes Like Stars! Plus Leia and Rey's relationship as mentor to apprentice will be explored in Star Wars: Legacy, announced at New York Comic-Con.

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Prequel Trilogy actresses Keira Knightly and Rose Byrne hint they would be down for more Star Wars in their future.
Amy Adams joins Star Wars: Starfighter (in production).
GamesRadar reports Bryce Dallas Howard would like to do more Star Wars, now that she's directed more episodes than anyone else.
The Bear's Jeremy Allen White discusses his role in The Mandalorian and Grogu with Good Morning America.

Listen to our episode on the FIVE WOMEN OF ANDOR here.

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20 October 2025, 8:23 pm

1 hour 15 minutes

25.7: Fantastic Four

On the heels of San Diego Comic-Con, host Sarah Woloski shares her favorite convention moments from hosting the Star Wars Trivia panel to the Star Trek panel in Hall H. Tricia Barr gets everyone caught up on the recent Star Wars news, including 14 Emmy nominations for Andor and the new Bad Batch novel, Sanctuary. Our main discussion focuses on the new Marvel movie Fantastic Four: First Steps, which continues themes of family and motherhood that were featured in favorites WandaVision and Agatha All Along.

Listen to last month's episode on the FIVE WOMEN OF ANDOR here.

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16 August 2025, 12:01 am

1 hour 47 minutes

The Five Women of Andor

ANDOR is over, but the conversation about this show's impact and resonance has just begun. Tricia Barr and Sarah Woloski continue our conversation from last month, sharing our thoughts on this incredible show.

Our main discussion considers Tony Gilroy's comments from the final ANDOR: Declassified Episode, in which he states "The five women at the end of the show are what the show is about. It's the victory, it's the pain, it's the life that these five women had that gives the show it's dramatic punch at the end." Who are these women and how are they impactful in the show?

LISTEN TO LAST MONTH'S DISCUSSION OF ANDOR SEASON 2'S FIRST HALF HERE

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27 May 2025, 1:10 pm

29 minutes 55 seconds

Tales of the Underworld: Nika Futterman

On May 4, a new Star Wars animated show, Tales of the Underworld, will debut on Disney+. Fangirls Going Rogue had a chance to sit down with voice actress Nika Futterman, who portrays Asajj Ventress. Joining us on this roundtable were Sarah and Richard Woloski on behalf of Skywalking Through Neverland, George from Star Wars Holocron, Bryan Young from Full of Sith, Alex Damon from Star Wars Expalain, Charlotte Errity from Skytalkers, and William Devereux from Ion Cannon podcast.

From Disney:

From creator Dave Filoni comes "Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld," an all-new anthology series of animated shorts which will premiere May 4, 2025, exclusively on Disney+. The popular series, which began in 2022 with "Tales of the Jedi" and continued in 2024 with "Tales of the Empire," this time focuses on the criminal underbelly of the Star Wars galaxy through the experiences of two iconic villains. Former assassin and bounty hunter Asajj Ventress is given a new chance at life and must go on the run with an unexpected new ally, while outlaw Cad Bane faces his past when he confronts an old friend, now a Marshal on the opposite side of the law. Produced by Lucasfilm Animation, "Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld" is executive produced by Dave Filoni, Athena Yvette Portillo, and Carrie Beck. Dave Filoni is supervising director, Josh Rimes is co-executive producer, Alex Spotswood is the senior producer, and Matt Michnovetz is the writer. "Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld" stars Nika Futterman, Corey Burton, Artt Butler, Lane Factor, AJ LoCascio, Clare Grant, Dawn-Lyen Gardner, and Eric Lopez.

Check out our latest podcast recapping Star Wars Celebration and Andor Season 2, Episodes 1 – 6.

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7 May 2025, 4:00 am