We're back with a big announcement about winding the show down.  In regular programming, we discuss the following news: The first trailer for The Acolyte is released. Star Wars Celebration 2025 ticket release is announced.  Star Wars: The Phantom Menace back in theatres and full Skywalker Saga marathon for Star Wars Day We also discuss our thoughts on Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Two, with spoilers throughout, towards the end of the show.  If you want to contact us to share any messages before the show ends, please message us on Twitter or send us an email at scavengershoard@gmail.com  Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork.

We’re back! In this news-packed episode, Rachael and Kirsty run through the latest Star Wars news: The Mandalorian and Grogu movie announcement Recent comments from New Jedi Order director Sharmeen Obaid-ChinoyAdam Driver comments on Star Wars experience on Ferrari press circuitDave Filoni’s promotion within Lucasfilm We also share our thoughts on what we’ve been watching lately, including Apple TV show Foundation, Emerald Fennell’s Saltburn, Michael Mann’s Ferrari and Todd Haynes’ May December. Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork.

This episode is all about the recent Star Wars movie announcements. Specifically, we read out and discuss our listeners’ thoughts on the following projects: Obaid-Chinoy’s Rey/New Jedi Order film James Mangold’s Dawn of the Jedi film Dave Filono’s Mandoverse movie This will be our last episode for a while due to us being busy with other commitments - we hope to be back with a new episode later in the summer! Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork.

In this news-packed episode, Rachael and Kirsty run through the following bits of news from Star Wars Celebration Europe: The Andor season 2 presentation/teaser The Acolyte presentation/teaser The Skeleton Crew presentation/teaser Star Wars Visions Volume 2 presentation/trailer We also run through our thoughts on the newly announced movie projects: A film on the dawn of the Jedi, from James Mangold A Dave Filoni movie that will serve as a climax to the Mando-verse shows A new Rey movie from Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, focused on Rey’s attempts to build a new Jedi order (we have a LOT of feelings rn) We close the episode with a discussion of the latest two episodes of The Mandalorian - Chapter 22: Guns for Hire and Chapter 23: The Spies. Join us for a discussion of the fun cameos, a shocking appearance from the Shadow Council, and some very quick speculation on who the titular spies may be… Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork.

*This is a recording of the live panel Rachael recorded with Marie-Claire of What the Force and Laurie, an emerging screenwriter and director - on the Fan Stage at Star Wars Celebration Europe. Rachael has recorded a special intro and outro for the recording.* The Force Awakens begins with a single line: “This will begin to make things right.” As we approach ten years since the sequel trilogy began, this panel looks at how the sequels expand upon and intersect with the mythological underpinnings of the first two trilogies. In particular, we will focus on how the story of Rey and Kylo Ren tests the boundaries between right and wrong, bringing fresh perspectives to a saga known for its binary morality. This panel will be hosted by Rachael of the Scavenger’s Hoard podcast. She will be joined by Marie-Claire of What the Force?, and Laurie Kirwan-Ashman, an emerging screenwriter and director.

*If you’re at Star Wars Celebration Europe, look out for Rachael’s panel - Powerful Light, Powerful Darkness - on the Fan Stage on Saturday!* In this episode, Rachael recommends the following: Dersu Uzala, dir. Akira Kurosawa Rififi, dir. Jules Dassin Kirsty recommends the following: Sabotage, dir. Alfred Hitchcock John Wick, dir. Chad Stahelski Shanghai Express, dir. Josef von Sternberg At around 25 minutes in, we quickly discuss our thoughts on some of the directors revealed to be working on Skeleton Crew. We then go on to discuss our mixed feelings on the latest two episodes of The Mandalorian: Chapter 20 - The Foundling and Chapter 21 - The Pirate.    Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork.

We begin this episode by confirming the date and time of Rachael’s panel at Star Wars Celebration Europe! Rachael will be co-hosting a panel on the mythology of the sequel trilogy ('Powerful Light, Powerful Darkness: How the Sequels Expand the Mythology of Star Wars'), and the panel will be taking place on the Saturday of the convention from 1.30-2.30pm. We hope Rachael sees some listeners there. Next, we share our recommendations. Rachael recommends the following: Joyland Pearl Sharper Rye Lane 65  Kirsty recommends the following: Witness for the Prosecution The Aviator’s Wife The Memory Police  At around 32 minutes in, we discuss our thoughts on various pieces of Star Wars news, including: The big panels at Star Wars Celebration Europe are revealed! Reylo legends included in the Return of the Jedi: From a Certain POV anthology At around 57 minutes in, we share our thoughts on Chapters 18 and 19 of The Mandalorian: The Mines of Mandalore and The Convert. Join us for a discussion of Bo Katan’s religious awakening, the possibility of Mandalorian catfights and the queasy ethics of the New Republic’s rehabilitation programme.  Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork.

We begin this episode by announcing Rachael’s panel at Star Wars Celebration Europe! Rachael will be co-hosting a panel on the mythology of the sequel trilogy ('Powerful Light, Powerful Darkness: How the Sequels Expand the Mythology of Star Wars'), and the panel will be taking place on the Saturday of the convention. We hope Rachael sees some listeners there. Next, we share our recommendations. Rachael recommends the following: The Quiet GirlFunny Woman (TV show)Alien, dir. Ridley ScottExtraordinary (TV show, Disney Plus/Hulu) Kirsty recommends the following: Poker FaceIf Beale Street Could TalkThere’s Always Tomorrow (1956)The Big Clock (1948)Decision to LeavePillow Talk At around 35 minutes in, we discuss our thoughts on various pieces of Star Wars news, including: Set photos of Andor being filmed at the Barbican in LondonDisney expected to reveal new Star Wars film at Star Wars Celebration LondonFavreau speaks out on the decision to undo the ending of The Mandalorian season 2 (Empire magazine interview) At around 50 minutes in, we share our thoughts on the season premiere of The Mandalorian: Chapter 17, The Apostate. Join us for a chat about adorable Grogu moments, the return of Babu Frik’s species, and our continued reservations over the show’s depiction of Mandalorian customs. We then end the episode with a brief discussion of Matthew Stover’s Mace Windu-centric novel Shatterpoint, which we had our reservations about. Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork. (Apologies for the echo in parts of this recording - I've done my best to reduce this in the edit, but parts were too difficult to remove! I will address the echo during the recording process next time.)

We begin this episode by sharing our recommendations. Rachael recommends the following: One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s NestTarThe U.S. and the Holocaust Kirsty recommends the following: Italianamerican, Martin Scorsese 1974Anna Karenina, 1948 and 2012The MenuThe Mysterious Affair at Styles and Sad Cypress by Agatha Christie At 26 minutes in, we discuss our thoughts on the trailer for season three of The Mandalorian.  At 39 minutes in, we share our current feelings about Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. We discuss the film in relation to Andor, and reflect on how our feelings on it have evolved since it was first released. Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork.

We're back with our first episode of 2023! We begin by catching up on some recent Star Wars news, including: The Mandalorian season 3 begins on 1 March/writers revealedDaisy Ridley lunches at LucasfilmDamon Lindelof produced Star Wars film rumoured to begin filming in spring 2023The Acolyte cast member Dafne Keen teases the crux of the plot At around the half hour mark, we move on to discuss our media highlights of 2022, broken down by category: Rachael's favourite films: The Godfather Part II, dir. Francis Ford CoppolaInferno, dir. Dario ArgentoDecision to Leave, dir. Park Chan-wookThe Banshees of Inishiren, dir. Martin McDonagh Kirsty's favourite films: The Night of the Hunter (1955)Bound (1996)Nope (2022)To Be or Not To Be (1942) Rachael and Kirsty's favourite TV: AndorSeverance Rachael's favourite books: The Post Office Girl by Stefan ZweigMy Year of Rest and Relaxation & Eileen by Ottessa MoshfeghThe Power of the Dog by Thomas Savage Kirsty's favourite books: Rebecca by Daphne du MaurierTomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle ZevinAnna Karenina by Leo TolstoyJawbone by Monica OjedaFlowers of Mold by Ha Seong-nanNight of the Living Rez by Morgan TaltyIn Sensorium: Notes for My People by Tanais Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork.

We conclude our spoiler-filled coverage of the Disney Plus series with our in-depth discussion of episodes 11-12 of Andor. We discuss the following plot threads: Mon Mothma wrestles with her daughter's faith in Chandrilan traditions, and using her family to further the Rebellion. Luthen Rael finds hope again after witnessing the uprising on Ferrix. Maarva Andor's farewell messages, to her son and to her community. Dedra and Syril's toxic bond.Cassian Andor finds his path, and finishes up his incredible arc.  Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork.

We continue our spoiler-filled coverage of the Disney Plus series with our in-depth discussion of episode 10 of Andor. We discuss the following plot threads: The gripping prison break from Narkina 5.The fate of Kino Loy, and Andy Serkis's brilliant performance.The developing power and conviction of Cassian Andor. Mon Mothma having her moral fibre stretched to breaking point. The horror and the hope embodied by Luthen Rael.  Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork.

We continue our spoiler-filled coverage of the Disney Plus series with our in-depth discussion of episodes 7, 8 and 9 of Andor. We discuss the following plot threads: Cassian returning to Ferrix, and sharing an emotional reunion with his mother MaarvaCassian's nightmarish imprisonment on Narkina-5Dedra and the Imperial Security Bureau on CoruscantSyril Karn suffering under his domineering mother and developing a fixation on DedraMon Mothma and her circle on CoruscantVel and Cinta reuniting post-AldhaniLuthen and Kleya working to forge alliances between the different Rebel groups Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork.

We continue our spoiler-filled coverage of the Disney Plus series with our in-depth discussion of episodes 5 and 6 of Andor. We discuss the following plot threads: The Rebel heist of the Imperial payroll on Aldhani. Syril Karn’s horribly overbearing mother.Mon Mothma’s family strife on Coruscant. Luthen and Kleya leading double lives from their classy antique shop.  Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork.

This episode is an all-Andor extravaganza! Here, we start off with our overall thoughts on the series so far before taking a deep dive into the first four episodes of the show. We talk in detail about the following plot strands: Young Cassian (Kassa) on KenariDisaffected adult Cassian trying to find his sister/evading the authorities on FerrixSyril Karn (Pre-Mor Security Inspection Team) attempting to be a good little fascist and hunt down CassianLuthen and Mon Mothma on Coruscant, hiding their true selves for the sake of the causeThe Imperial Security Bureau on Coruscant Also join us for the added value of hearing which actors have previously appeared in British soap operas, and Rachael attempting to dub Mon Mothma stans 'mothmites'.  Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork.

In this episode, we start off with our media recommendations (Star Wars stuff starts around 30 minutes in)! Rachael’s recommendations: Jacquot de Nantes, dir. Agnes VardaA Man Escaped, dir. Robert BressonBraid, dir. Mitzi PeironeThe Man Who Haunted Himself, dir. Basil DeardenXanadu, dir. Robert Greenwald Kirsty’s recommendations: Mississippi Masala, dir. Mira NairThe Before Trilogy, dir. Richard LinklaterThe Last Movie Stars, dir. Ethan HawkeWoman Running In The mountains, by Yuko Tsushima (translated by Geraldine Harcourt) We then move on to discuss the following: 1. Andor anticipation! We discuss the release schedule, the recent trailer and an early reaction to the first four episodes of the show 2. Light and Magic on Disney Plus 3. Lego Star Wars: Summer Vacation on Disney Plus 4. Brotherhood by Mike Chen 5. Amandla Stenberg confirmed to star in 'The Acolyte' 6. Oscar Isaac changes his tune on returning to Star Wars (or does he?) We round the episode off with a quick spoiler segment (listen out for the spoiler siren!) where we discuss some Reddit rumours regarding the upcoming Disney Plus series 'The Acolyte'. These spoilers are mostly concerned with the premise and set-up of the show, but may be more spoiler-y than we currently appreciate. As a result, proceed with caution! Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork.

We have moved! We are now hosted on Anchor.fm - we have updated our RSS feed on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher and Amazon Music, and are working on getting it updated everywhere. If you are receiving this minisode on your usual podcasting platform loud and clear, please contact us over email at scavengershoard@gmail.com or on Twitter @ScavengersHoard - this will help us determine that the move has been a success!

In this episode, we discuss the season finale of Obi-Wan Kenobi, spanning the lows and the highs. We talk about everything from the epic Vader vs Kenobi fight, through to Beru and Owen defending their home and Reva finding redemption. We also talk about our thoughts on a potential sequel series or a season two, and what we'd like to see next for Kenobi and Reva. Note that after this episode, our plan is to move podcast hosts - we are hoping to move from SoundCloud to Anchor. Make sure to follow us on Twitter @ScavengersHoard for updates on the progress of this. Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork.

In this episode, we dedicate the discussion to the latest two episodes of 'Obi-Wan Kenobi': episode four, which concerns the rescue of Leia from the Inquisitors' fortress; and episode five, where Obi-Wan and the members of the Path are tracked to Jabiim and various character-related bombshells are dropped. Join us for some back-seat script-writing, Anakin stanning and preliminary Beru excitement. Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork.

In this episode, we begin by condemning the racist abuse being targeted at 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' actress Moses Ingram. We also share our thoughts on the unfortunate pattern this represents in the fandom's treatment of POC. We then move on to share our spoiler-filled thoughts on episode 3 of 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' - we talk about the amazing performance of Leia actress Vivien Lyra Blair, and the touching dialogue exchanges between her and Ewan McGregor's Obi-Wan. We also share our conflicted feelings on how Vader is used in the episode. Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork.