Alderaan Explosion: A Star Wars Podcast https://alderaanexplosion.podbean.com Alderaan Explosion — Originally created to build excitement in the lead-up to new Star Wars films, this limited series from Explosion Network dived into movies, books, comics, trailers, and theories from a galaxy far, far away.

While the series has now wrapped, the conversation continues in Holocron Entries, the Explosion Network’s ongoing Star Wars podcast.

]]> Fri, 20 Dec 2019 02:19:00 +1100 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en-gb au Explosion Network (C) 2025 TV & Film:After Shows 1440 episodic Alderaan Explosion: Building up hype leading into the latest Star Wars film -- a serial podcast from explosionnetwork.com. Join in as we countdown to the latest film in the greatest franchise of all time, Star Wars. We’ll be watching Star Wars material, reading books and comics and breaking down theories and trailers before heading into the cinema to see the newest from a galaxy far, far away. Explosion Network Explosion Network No true https://feed.podbean.com/alderaanexplosion/feed.xml https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/17241690/Alderann-Explosion-1400x1400-logo.jpg Alderaan Explosion: A Star Wars Podcast https://alderaanexplosion.podbean.com 144 144 The Rise of Skywalker Review & Discussion - Episode 15 The Rise of Skywalker Review & Discussion - Episode 15 https://alderaanexplosion.podbean.com/e/the-rise-of-skywalker-review-discussion-episode-15/ https://alderaanexplosion.podbean.com/e/the-rise-of-skywalker-review-discussion-episode-15/#comments Fri, 20 Dec 2019 02:19:00 +1100 58b3cae5d1758e0132a008c6:59db159749fc2bc1e552f36b:5dfb89481bce8b17042b2b3c In the final episode of Alderaan Explosion, Dylan, Ashley and Ciaran review and discuss the final film in the Skywalker Saga. It’s time to talk about Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.

P.S Thank you to everyone who’s listened over this season or the past years. May the force be with you, always.

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]]> In the final episode of Alderaan Explosion, Dylan, Ashley and Ciaran review and discuss the final film in the Skywalker Saga. It’s time to talk about Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.

P.S
Thank you to everyone who’s listened over this season or the past years.
May the force be with you, always.

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]]> Explosion Network true No 12252 15 Our Last Discussion Before The Rise of Skywalker - Episode 14 Our Last Discussion Before The Rise of Skywalker - Episode 14 https://alderaanexplosion.podbean.com/e/our-last-discussion-before-the-rise-of-skywalker-episode-14/ https://alderaanexplosion.podbean.com/e/our-last-discussion-before-the-rise-of-skywalker-episode-14/#comments Thu, 12 Dec 2019 06:00:00 +1100 58b3cae5d1758e0132a008c6:59db159749fc2bc1e552f36b:5df0e1679e8178318266a652 With only 7 DAYS until The Rise of Skywalker, Dylan, Ashley and Ciaran have their final thoughts and discussion around the movie.

]]> With only 7 DAYS until The Rise of Skywalker, Dylan, Ashley and Ciaran have their final thoughts and discussion around the movie.

]]> Explosion Network true No 6612 14 The Last Jedi - Episode 13 The Last Jedi - Episode 13 https://alderaanexplosion.podbean.com/e/the-last-jedi-episode-13/ https://alderaanexplosion.podbean.com/e/the-last-jedi-episode-13/#comments Thu, 05 Dec 2019 06:00:00 +1100 58b3cae5d1758e0132a008c6:59db159749fc2bc1e552f36b:5de5be535be5710351773153 It’s been two years since we discussed The Last Jedi. Last time it was shortly after seeing the movie in the finale of the season of Alderaan Explosion. So what do Dylan, Ashley and Ciaran think of the movie now, years later? And where does the final movie slot into their Star Wars rankings?

]]> It’s been two years since we discussed The Last Jedi. Last time it was shortly after seeing the movie in the finale of the season of Alderaan Explosion. So what do Dylan, Ashley and Ciaran think of the movie now, years later? And where does the final movie slot into their Star Wars rankings?

]]> Explosion Network true No 9178 13 The Force Awakens As We Hit The Final Two Films - Episode 12 The Force Awakens As We Hit The Final Two Films - Episode 12 https://alderaanexplosion.podbean.com/e/the-force-awakens-as-we-hit-the-final-two-films-episode-12/ https://alderaanexplosion.podbean.com/e/the-force-awakens-as-we-hit-the-final-two-films-episode-12/#comments Thu, 28 Nov 2019 10:48:00 +1100 58b3cae5d1758e0132a008c6:59db159749fc2bc1e552f36b:5dd5d0bea8c5393bf299710c Season Three, The Rise of Skywalker

The Force Awakens As We Hit The Final Two Films - Episode 12

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It's the home stretch as Dylan, Ash and Ciaran discuss The Force Awakens this week and how far these new trilogy characters have come since we were first introduced to them back in 2015.

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The Force Awakens As We Hit The Final Two Films - Episode 12

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It's the home stretch as Dylan, Ash and Ciaran discuss The Force Awakens this week and how far these new trilogy characters have come since we were first introduced to them back in 2015.

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]]> Explosion Network true No 3141 12 The Mandalorian & Jedi: Fallen Order Reviews - Episode 11 The Mandalorian & Jedi: Fallen Order Reviews - Episode 11 https://alderaanexplosion.podbean.com/e/the-mandalorian-jedi-fallen-order-reviews-episode-11/ https://alderaanexplosion.podbean.com/e/the-mandalorian-jedi-fallen-order-reviews-episode-11/#comments Thu, 21 Nov 2019 06:00:00 +1100 58b3cae5d1758e0132a008c6:59db159749fc2bc1e552f36b:5dd53e5f8953985424ce7555 We take a week off from watching the Star Wars films to dive into some new Star Wars releases. In the video game world, we have Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, and on the TV side, the launch of Disney+ plus has given us The Mandalorian. Dylan, Ashley, Ciaran and Nicholas discuss their thoughts on these new Star Wars releases and also theorise about any potential nuggets that could be useful for The Rise of Skywalker.

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]]> We take a week off from watching the Star Wars films to dive into some new Star Wars releases. In the video game world, we have Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, and on the TV side, the launch of Disney+ plus has given us The Mandalorian. Dylan, Ashley, Ciaran and Nicholas discuss their thoughts on these new Star Wars releases and also theorise about any potential nuggets that could be useful for The Rise of Skywalker.

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]]> Explosion Network true No 2671 11 Return of The Jedi Redux - Episode 10 Return of The Jedi Redux - Episode 10 https://alderaanexplosion.podbean.com/e/return-of-the-jedi-redux-episode-10/ https://alderaanexplosion.podbean.com/e/return-of-the-jedi-redux-episode-10/#comments Thu, 14 Nov 2019 06:00:00 +1100 58b3cae5d1758e0132a008c6:59db159749fc2bc1e552f36b:5dcbe42a7ea48572f9f89f2b This could be one of the most important re-watches of the season as Dylan, Ash and Ciaran discuss Return of The Jedi. The Emperor's Throne room awaits them and the search for clues about Rise of Skywalker.

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]]> This could be one of the most important re-watches of the season as Dylan, Ash and Ciaran discuss Return of The Jedi. The Emperor's Throne room awaits them and the search for clues about Rise of Skywalker.

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]]> Explosion Network true No 3779 10 The Empire Strikes Back & We Prepare For The Mandalorian - Episode 09 The Empire Strikes Back & We Prepare For The Mandalorian - Episode 09 https://alderaanexplosion.podbean.com/e/the-empire-strikes-back-we-prepare-for-the-mandalorian-episode-09/ https://alderaanexplosion.podbean.com/e/the-empire-strikes-back-we-prepare-for-the-mandalorian-episode-09/#comments Thu, 07 Nov 2019 06:00:00 +1100 58b3cae5d1758e0132a008c6:59db159749fc2bc1e552f36b:5dbd670fb039fb192a2e2944 Explosion Network true No 4339 The Rise of Skywalker Final Trailer & A New Hope Ranked - Episode 08 The Rise of Skywalker Final Trailer & A New Hope Ranked - Episode 08 https://alderaanexplosion.podbean.com/e/the-rise-of-skywalker-final-trailer-a-new-hope-ranked-episode-08/ https://alderaanexplosion.podbean.com/e/the-rise-of-skywalker-final-trailer-a-new-hope-ranked-episode-08/#comments Thu, 31 Oct 2019 06:00:00 +1100 58b3cae5d1758e0132a008c6:59db159749fc2bc1e552f36b:5db7b34848dca06f693485e0 The final trailer for The Rise of Skywalker dropped last week so Dylan, Ashley and Ciaran discuss their thoughts on everything they saw. We’ve also started the original trilogy with this episode and talk A New Hope this week and discuss that movie at the end of the episode.

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]]> The final trailer for The Rise of Skywalker dropped last week so Dylan, Ashley and Ciaran discuss their thoughts on everything they saw. We’ve also started the original trilogy with this episode and talk A New Hope this week and discuss that movie at the end of the episode.

The Rise of Skywalker Article

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]]> Explosion Network true No 5648 8 Rogue One and What We Want From the Cassian Andor Series - Episode 07 Rogue One and What We Want From the Cassian Andor Series - Episode 07 https://alderaanexplosion.podbean.com/e/rogue-one-and-what-we-want-from-the-cassian-andor-series-episode-07/ https://alderaanexplosion.podbean.com/e/rogue-one-and-what-we-want-from-the-cassian-andor-series-episode-07/#comments Thu, 24 Oct 2019 06:00:00 +1100 58b3cae5d1758e0132a008c6:59db159749fc2bc1e552f36b:5d97f68da141d425eefaa5c6 We're all rebels here. With a Cassian Andor series on its way to Disney+, Dylan, Ash and Ciaran discuss what they'd want from that movie. They also discuss how Rogue One is viewed now in a post-Solo world as the more successful spin-off.

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]]> We're all rebels here. With a Cassian Andor series on its way to Disney+, Dylan, Ash and Ciaran discuss what they'd want from that movie. They also discuss how Rogue One is viewed now in a post-Solo world as the more successful spin-off.

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]]> Explosion Network true No 3341 7 Rebels Finale and What Is The World Between Worlds - Episode 06 Rebels Finale and What Is The World Between Worlds - Episode 06 https://alderaanexplosion.podbean.com/e/rebels-finale-and-what-is-the-world-between-worlds-episode-06/ https://alderaanexplosion.podbean.com/e/rebels-finale-and-what-is-the-world-between-worlds-episode-06/#comments Thu, 17 Oct 2019 06:00:00 +1100 58b3cae5d1758e0132a008c6:59db159749fc2bc1e552f36b:5d97edd67e19f6412acb39c7 Star Wars: Rebels introduced 'The World Between Worlds' and its mind-melting idea of time travel has Dylan, Ash and Ciaran wondering if it could be used in The Rise of Skywalker? The three also discuss their thoughts on Star Wars: Rebels with a focus on the final couple episodes of the show.

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]]> Star Wars: Rebels introduced 'The World Between Worlds' and its mind-melting idea of time travel has Dylan, Ash and Ciaran wondering if it could be used in The Rise of Skywalker? The three also discuss their thoughts on Star Wars: Rebels with a focus on the final couple episodes of the show.

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]]> Explosion Network true No 3253 6 Solo, Influence on Lando and Qi’ra Series Hopes - Episode 05 Solo, Influence on Lando and Qi’ra Series Hopes - Episode 05 https://alderaanexplosion.podbean.com/e/solo-influence-on-lando-and-qi-ra-series-hopes-episode-05/ https://alderaanexplosion.podbean.com/e/solo-influence-on-lando-and-qi-ra-series-hopes-episode-05/#comments Thu, 10 Oct 2019 06:00:00 +1100 58b3cae5d1758e0132a008c6:59db159749fc2bc1e552f36b:5d97eb5ffc89f517227de3e8 Season Three, The Rise of Skywalker

Solo, Influence on Lando and Qi'ra Series Hopes

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Solo is the most recent Star Wars film released, so how do we feel about it a year after we did our last season of Alderaan Explosion? We also discuss a potential Qi'Ra Disney+ series and what influence Lando in the Solo movie could have had with his appearance in The Rise of Skywalker.

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Solo, Influence on Lando and Qi'ra Series Hopes

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Solo is the most recent Star Wars film released, so how do we feel about it a year after we did our last season of Alderaan Explosion? We also discuss a potential Qi'Ra Disney+ series and what influence Lando in the Solo movie could have had with his appearance in The Rise of Skywalker.

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]]> Explosion Network true No 3734 5 Revenge of The Sith & What Predictions And Prophecy Mean - Episode 04 Revenge of The Sith & What Predictions And Prophecy Mean - Episode 04 https://alderaanexplosion.podbean.com/e/revenge-of-the-sith-what-predictions-and-prophecy-mean-episode-04/ https://alderaanexplosion.podbean.com/e/revenge-of-the-sith-what-predictions-and-prophecy-mean-episode-04/#comments Thu, 03 Oct 2019 06:00:00 +1000 58b3cae5d1758e0132a008c6:59db159749fc2bc1e552f36b:5d8172dff9ae04297bdda5ed Anakin Skywalker turns to the dark side and Dylan, Ash and Ciaran discuss just how much of that was because he believes a little too much in the visions of the future he was seeing.

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]]> Anakin Skywalker turns to the dark side and Dylan, Ash and Ciaran discuss just how much of that was because he believes a little too much in the visions of the future he was seeing.

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]]> Explosion Network true No 3885 4 Attack of The Clones & How Important Are The Clone Wars? - Episode 03 Attack of The Clones & How Important Are The Clone Wars? - Episode 03 https://alderaanexplosion.podbean.com/e/attack-of-the-clones-how-important-are-the-clone-wars-episode-03/ https://alderaanexplosion.podbean.com/e/attack-of-the-clones-how-important-are-the-clone-wars-episode-03/#comments Thu, 26 Sep 2019 06:00:00 +1000 58b3cae5d1758e0132a008c6:59db159749fc2bc1e552f36b:5d765ead36bdb555109cbc5f We may not like sand, but we sure do like Star Wars. Dylan, Ashley and Ciaran discuss Attack of The Clone and some key points including Dooku as a character and why the romance of Anakin and Padme doesn't work. Ciaran also talks about The Clone Wars animated series, which he's been working his way through recently.

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ACT I 00:20 - Welcome, It's 84 Days Until Release 01:40 - When Was The Last Time We Watched This? It Was Together?! 06:25 - Attack Of The Clones Discussion Begins ACT II 11:05 - Ciaran's Been Working Through The Clone Wars, How Important Does He Think It Is? 26:10 - Clones In The Rise of Skywalker? 31:15 - The Worst CGI In The Movie 40:45 - Did Jar Jar Cause The War? ACT III 44:05 - Count Dooku Discussion 57:40 - How To Make The Yoda Fight Better 59:25 - Making The Romance Between Anakin and Padme Work ACT IV 01:03:20 - Ranking Attack Of The Clones 01:04:55 - Credits Roll

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]]> We may not like sand, but we sure do like Star Wars. Dylan, Ashley and Ciaran discuss Attack of The Clone and some key points including Dooku as a character and why the romance of Anakin and Padme doesn't work. Ciaran also talks about The Clone Wars animated series, which he's been working his way through recently.

Episode Timecodes

ACT I
00:20 - Welcome, It's 84 Days Until Release
01:40 - When Was The Last Time We Watched This? It Was Together?!
06:25 - Attack Of The Clones Discussion Begins
ACT II
11:05 - Ciaran's Been Working Through The Clone Wars, How Important Does He Think It Is?
26:10 - Clones In The Rise of Skywalker?
31:15 - The Worst CGI In The Movie
40:45 - Did Jar Jar Cause The War?
ACT III
44:05 - Count Dooku Discussion
57:40 - How To Make The Yoda Fight Better
59:25 - Making The Romance Between Anakin and Padme Work
ACT IV
01:03:20 - Ranking Attack Of The Clones
01:04:55 - Credits Roll

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]]> Explosion Network true No 3936 3 The Phantom Menace & Obi-Wan Series Thoughts - Episode 02 The Phantom Menace & Obi-Wan Series Thoughts - Episode 02 https://alderaanexplosion.podbean.com/e/the-phantom-menace-obi-wan-series-thoughts-episode-02/ https://alderaanexplosion.podbean.com/e/the-phantom-menace-obi-wan-series-thoughts-episode-02/#comments Thu, 19 Sep 2019 06:00:00 +1000 58b3cae5d1758e0132a008c6:59db159749fc2bc1e552f36b:5d76fcdd37a52f73f26ab66c And so the re-watch began... It's Episode I: The Phantom Menance time and that means the official re-watch of Star Wars films has begun in the lead up to The Rise of Skywalker. Dylan, Ash and Ciaran discuss some thoughts about the film since last time they watched it, and also debate the idea of Rey being created by Palpatine, much like Anakin was.

This week the discussion also turns to the announcement of the Obi-Wan series for Disney+ and what we think that should centre on.

Episode Timecodes

ACT I 00:20 - Welcome, It's 91 Days Til Release 01:10 - Something About Rascal Flats ACT II 02:05 - When Did You Last Watch 'The Phantom Menace'? 10:15 - 20th Century Fanfare Is Funny Now 15:50 - George Lucas & Politics In Star Wars 26:05 - Pre-Cog Abilities Shown by Anakin 33:30 - Did Palpatine Create Rey? ACT III 45:20 - Our Kenobi TV Series Thoughts ACT IV 01:03:40 - Final Thoughts 01:04:38 - Credits Roll

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]]> And so the re-watch began... It's Episode I: The Phantom Menance time and that means the official re-watch of Star Wars films has begun in the lead up to The Rise of Skywalker. Dylan, Ash and Ciaran discuss some thoughts about the film since last time they watched it, and also debate the idea of Rey being created by Palpatine, much like Anakin was.

This week the discussion also turns to the announcement of the Obi-Wan series for Disney+ and what we think that should centre on.

Episode Timecodes

ACT I
00:20 - Welcome, It's 91 Days Til Release
01:10 - Something About Rascal Flats
ACT II
02:05 - When Did You Last Watch 'The Phantom Menace'?
10:15 - 20th Century Fanfare Is Funny Now
15:50 - George Lucas & Politics In Star Wars
26:05 - Pre-Cog Abilities Shown by Anakin
33:30 - Did Palpatine Create Rey?
ACT III
45:20 - Our Kenobi TV Series Thoughts
ACT IV
01:03:40 - Final Thoughts
01:04:38 - Credits Roll

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]]> Explosion Network true No 3930 2 Journey to The Rise of Skywalker - Episode 01 Journey to The Rise of Skywalker - Episode 01 https://alderaanexplosion.podbean.com/e/journey-to-the-rise-of-skywalker-episode-01/ https://alderaanexplosion.podbean.com/e/journey-to-the-rise-of-skywalker-episode-01/#comments Thu, 12 Sep 2019 06:00:00 +1000 58b3cae5d1758e0132a008c6:59db159749fc2bc1e552f36b:5d765ec750033b2a223e0c05 In the first episode of Alderaan Explosion: Season Three, Dylan, Ashley and Ciaran go over what this season will be about before diving into what we know about The Rise of Skywalker so far. This means discussing both the teaser trailer, D23 feature, Vanity fair article and the poster.

The journey begins now, the end of the Skywalker saga is close.

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ACT I 00:20 - Welcome, It's 99 Days Til Release 01:50 - Season Three Outline ACT II 06:25 - Teaser Trailer Thoughts 11:20 - Teaser Breakdown ACT III 42:40 - D23 Feature Breakdown ACT IV 01:19:50 - Credit Roll

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]]> In the first episode of Alderaan Explosion: Season Three, Dylan, Ashley and Ciaran go over what this season will be about before diving into what we know about The Rise of Skywalker so far. This means discussing both the teaser trailer, D23 feature, Vanity fair article and the poster.

The journey begins now, the end of the Skywalker saga is close.

Episode Timecodes

ACT I
00:20 - Welcome, It's 99 Days Til Release
01:50 - Season Three Outline
ACT II
06:25 - Teaser Trailer Thoughts
11:20 - Teaser Breakdown
ACT III
42:40 - D23 Feature Breakdown
ACT IV
01:19:50 - Credit Roll

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Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley
Ciaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo

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Music by: Dylan Blight
Art by: Cherie Henriques

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]]> Explosion Network true No 4846 1 Episode 3 - Solo: A Star Wars Story Episode 3 - Solo: A Star Wars Story https://alderaanexplosion.podbean.com/e/episode-3-solo-a-star-wars-story/ https://alderaanexplosion.podbean.com/e/episode-3-solo-a-star-wars-story/#comments Sun, 27 May 2018 19:30:00 +1000 58b3cae5d1758e0132a008c6:59db159749fc2bc1e552f36b:5b09441d562fa7e07bcca50e Solo: A Star Wars Story has finally arrived! So what did Dylan, Ash and Ciaran think?

Three scruffy looking nerf herders break down the characters, plot points, easter eggs and huge cameo in a SPOILER FILLED conversation about the latest Star Wars film.

The finale of Alderaan Explosion was recorded live on Twitch as a cross-over Review Discussion. So it's also available to watch VOD on Twitch and on Youtube!

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]]> Solo: A Star Wars Story has finally arrived! So what did Dylan, Ash and Ciaran think?

Three scruffy looking nerf herders break down the characters, plot points, easter eggs and huge cameo in a SPOILER FILLED conversation about the latest Star Wars film.

The finale of Alderaan Explosion was recorded live on Twitch as a cross-over Review Discussion. So it's also available to watch VOD on Twitch and on Youtube!


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Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley
Ciaran Marchant : https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo
Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil

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]]> Explosion Network true No 5751 3 Episode 2 - The History of Solo: A Star Wars Story Episode 2 - The History of Solo: A Star Wars Story https://alderaanexplosion.podbean.com/e/episode-2-the-history-of-solo-a-star-wars-story/ https://alderaanexplosion.podbean.com/e/episode-2-the-history-of-solo-a-star-wars-story/#comments Fri, 18 May 2018 09:00:00 +1000 58b3cae5d1758e0132a008c6:59db159749fc2bc1e552f36b:5af404118a922ddad6e9e71b Solo: A Star Wars Story has an interesting, troubled and deep past in the Star Wars history books. So before the movie releases Dylan breaks down that tale to Ash and Ciaran and gathers their thoughts.

Last Shot, the Han Solo/Lando book is also discussed, along with what the guys think the next spin-off movie should be before they give their final thoughts the week before the film and their hot predictions for it. Will Ron Howard deliver? Join us next week to find out.

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]]> Solo: A Star Wars Story has an interesting, troubled and deep past in the Star Wars history books. So before the movie releases Dylan breaks down that tale to Ash and Ciaran and gathers their thoughts.

Last Shot, the Han Solo/Lando book is also discussed, along with what the guys think the next spin-off movie should be before they give their final thoughts the week before the film and their hot predictions for it. Will Ron Howard deliver? Join us next week to find out.


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]]> Explosion Network true No 3825 2 Episode 1 - Solo Character Breakdown Episode 1 - Solo Character Breakdown https://alderaanexplosion.podbean.com/e/episode-1-solo-character-breakdown/ https://alderaanexplosion.podbean.com/e/episode-1-solo-character-breakdown/#comments Fri, 11 May 2018 09:00:00 +1000 58b3cae5d1758e0132a008c6:59db159749fc2bc1e552f36b:5aefba3e8a922d4d855435e1 Welcome back to Alderaan Explosion for another season of Star Wars galaxy fun!

In the first episode of the season, Dylan runs Nick, Ciaran and Ash through two Solo: A Star Wars Story trailers before getting their impressions and general feelings on the film.

Then using the character posters that have been revealed and what information is available, the guys try to figure out all the main characters and what their stories may be going into the film.

Hosts: Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Ciaran Marchant : https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Nicholas Prior: https://twitter.com/LordNPrior

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]]> Welcome back to Alderaan Explosion for another season of Star Wars galaxy fun!

In the first episode of the season, Dylan runs Nick, Ciaran and Ash through two Solo: A Star Wars Story trailers before getting their impressions and general feelings on the film.

Then using the character posters that have been revealed and what information is available, the guys try to figure out all the main characters and what their stories may be going into the film.

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Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley
Ciaran Marchant : https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo
Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil
Nicholas Prior: https://twitter.com/LordNPrior

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]]> Explosion Network true No 3822 1 Episode 8 - The Last Jedi Episode 8 - The Last Jedi https://alderaanexplosion.podbean.com/e/episode-8-the-last-jedi/ https://alderaanexplosion.podbean.com/e/episode-8-the-last-jedi/#comments Fri, 15 Dec 2017 12:00:00 +1100 58b3cae5d1758e0132a008c6:59db159749fc2bc1e552f36b:5a32e686c83025a288e4fe29 After seven weeks of discussing every film leading up to it -- Dylan, Ciaran and Ashley have finally watched The Last Jedi. FULL SPOILERS follow as they discuss episode eight.

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]]> After seven weeks of discussing every film leading up to it -- Dylan, Ciaran and Ashley have finally watched The Last Jedi. FULL SPOILERS follow as they discuss episode eight.

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]]> Explosion Network true No 6650 9 Episode 7 - The Force Awakens Episode 7 - The Force Awakens https://alderaanexplosion.podbean.com/e/episode-7-the-force-awakens-1695378630/ https://alderaanexplosion.podbean.com/e/episode-7-the-force-awakens-1695378630/#comments Fri, 08 Dec 2017 12:00:00 +1100 58b3cae5d1758e0132a008c6:59db159749fc2bc1e552f36b:5a288fa88165f56fcbf40ebd The clock is about to strike Last Jedi hour and for the final time, Dylan gathers Ciaran and Ashley to countdown to episode eight. Everyone gives their thoughts on The Force Awakens, who Lor San Tekka is and what more of his story has been explained in the comics. Who is everyone's favourite new trilogy character? Plus, the guys drop some Last Jedi predictions before the film drops next week.

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]]> The clock is about to strike Last Jedi hour and for the final time, Dylan gathers Ciaran and Ashley to countdown to episode eight.

Everyone gives their thoughts on The Force Awakens, who Lor San Tekka is and what more of his story has been explained in the comics. Who is everyone's favourite new trilogy character?

Plus, the guys drop some Last Jedi predictions before the film drops next week.

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Ciaran Marchant @YaBoyRingo
Dylan Blight @vivaladil

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]]> Explosion Network true No 4325 8 Episode 6 - Return of the Jedi Episode 6 - Return of the Jedi https://alderaanexplosion.podbean.com/e/episode-6-return-of-the-jedi/ https://alderaanexplosion.podbean.com/e/episode-6-return-of-the-jedi/#comments Fri, 01 Dec 2017 12:00:00 +1100 58b3cae5d1758e0132a008c6:59db159749fc2bc1e552f36b:5a1f49db24a694adca6bb076 It's time to wrap up the original trilogy as Dylan, Ciaran and Ash dive into Return of the Jedi. Did Luke actually become a Jedi in Episode 6? And what about him Force choking out those guards in Jabba's palace? Is Boba Fett as cool as everyone thinks? Plus, in Last Jedi news, Dylan has a bone to pick with a certain classic character who has made 'the list.'

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It's time to wrap up the original trilogy as Dylan, Ciaran and Ash dive into Return of the Jedi.

Did Luke actually become a Jedi in Episode 6? And what about him Force choking out those guards in Jabba's palace? Is Boba Fett as cool as everyone thinks?

Plus, in Last Jedi news, Dylan has a bone to pick with a certain classic character who has made 'the list.'

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Ciaran Marchant @YaBoyRingo
Dylan Blight @vivaladil
 

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]]> Explosion Network true No 3489 7 Episode 5 - The Empire Strikes Back Episode 5 - The Empire Strikes Back https://alderaanexplosion.podbean.com/e/episode-5-the-empire-strikes-back/ https://alderaanexplosion.podbean.com/e/episode-5-the-empire-strikes-back/#comments Fri, 24 Nov 2017 12:00:00 +1100 58b3cae5d1758e0132a008c6:59db159749fc2bc1e552f36b:5a1498cef9619a770a97837f Dylan and Ciaran, joined by Nick for the first time on Alderaan Explosion, discuss The Empire Strikes Back. Why is it considered the best Star Wars movie? Is it any of the guys' favourite in the franchise? All these questions are answered and more. Using Empire as a jumping off point, Dylan asks Nick and Ciaran if they are concerned The Last Jedi will be too similar to Empire. Also, did either of them feel that The Force Awakens was too similar to A New Hope, as many vocal parties on the internet have said? To end the show -- should you rush out to play Battlefront II's campaign as a Star Wars fan? And a new Last Jedi spot has a few key details about Rey and Luke's relationship in The Last Jedi.  

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]]> Dylan and Ciaran, joined by Nick for the first time on Alderaan Explosion, discuss The Empire Strikes Back. Why is it considered the best Star Wars movie? Is it any of the guys' favourite in the franchise? All these questions are answered and more.

Using Empire as a jumping off point, Dylan asks Nick and Ciaran if they are concerned The Last Jedi will be too similar to Empire. Also, did either of them feel that The Force Awakens was too similar to A New Hope, as many vocal parties on the internet have said?

To end the show -- should you rush out to play Battlefront II's campaign as a Star Wars fan? And a new Last Jedi spot has a few key details about Rey and Luke's relationship in The Last Jedi.
 

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Dylan Blight @vivaladil
Nicholas Prior @LordNPrior

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]]> Explosion Network true No 3614 6 Episode 4 - Rogue One and A New Hope Episode 4 - Rogue One and A New Hope https://alderaanexplosion.podbean.com/e/episode-4-rogue-one-and-a-new-hope/ https://alderaanexplosion.podbean.com/e/episode-4-rogue-one-and-a-new-hope/#comments Fri, 17 Nov 2017 12:00:00 +1100 58b3cae5d1758e0132a008c6:59db159749fc2bc1e552f36b:5a0cd7eae2c48355b8f4d2ec In this ultra-packed episode of Alderaan Explosion, Dylan, Ash and Ciaran are joined by Review Culture's Buddy Watson to discuss Rogue One and A New Hope. After each watching the movies back-to-back, Dylan wants to know if everyone loved the marathon experience like he did, and how everyone rates Rogue One with about a year since it's original release. After discussing those movies and hyperspace (how does that work?), the guys talk about the week's latest Star Wars news -- which isn't Last Jedi releated! Lucasfilm has announced Rian Johnson is working on a new trilogy of movies, and we have a live-action Star Wars TV series coming in 2019 -- what stories would everyone like these to cover?

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]]> In this ultra-packed episode of Alderaan Explosion, Dylan, Ash and Ciaran are joined by Review Culture's Buddy Watson to discuss Rogue One and A New Hope.

After each watching the movies back-to-back, Dylan wants to know if everyone loved the marathon experience like he did, and how everyone rates Rogue One with about a year since it's original release.

After discussing those movies and hyperspace (how does that work?), the guys talk about the week's latest Star Wars news -- which isn't Last Jedi releated! Lucasfilm has announced Rian Johnson is working on a new trilogy of movies, and we have a live-action Star Wars TV series coming in 2019 -- what stories would everyone like these to cover?

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Ashley Hobley @ashleyhobley
Ciaran Marchant @YaBoyRingo
Dylan Blight @vivaladil
Special Guest:
Buddy Watson @buddywatson12

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]]> Explosion Network true No 7060 5 Episode 3 - Star Wars Episode III: Revenge Of The Sith Episode 3 - Star Wars Episode III: Revenge Of The Sith https://alderaanexplosion.podbean.com/e/episode-3-star-wars-episode-iii-revenge-of-the-sith/ https://alderaanexplosion.podbean.com/e/episode-3-star-wars-episode-iii-revenge-of-the-sith/#comments Fri, 10 Nov 2017 12:00:00 +1100 58b3cae5d1758e0132a008c6:59db159749fc2bc1e552f36b:5a03a7d10d9297d3167f70c1 Explosion Network true No 4152 4 Episode 2 - Star Wars Episode II: The Clone Wars Episode 2 - Star Wars Episode II: The Clone Wars https://alderaanexplosion.podbean.com/e/episode-2-star-wars-episode-ii-the-clone-wars/ https://alderaanexplosion.podbean.com/e/episode-2-star-wars-episode-ii-the-clone-wars/#comments Fri, 03 Nov 2017 12:00:00 +1100 58b3cae5d1758e0132a008c6:59db159749fc2bc1e552f36b:59fab1966c3194b1f3f2c99c Explosion Network true No 2938 3 Episode 1 - The Phantom Menace & The Last Jedi Trailer Episode 1 - The Phantom Menace & The Last Jedi Trailer https://alderaanexplosion.podbean.com/e/episode-1-the-phantom-menace-the-last-jedi-trailer/ https://alderaanexplosion.podbean.com/e/episode-1-the-phantom-menace-the-last-jedi-trailer/#comments Fri, 27 Oct 2017 12:00:00 +1100 58b3cae5d1758e0132a008c6:59db159749fc2bc1e552f36b:59eafc6f8c56a88932c320f7 Explosion Network true No 5272 2 Episode 0 - Show Introductions Episode 0 - Show Introductions https://alderaanexplosion.podbean.com/e/episode-0-show-introductions-1695378638/ https://alderaanexplosion.podbean.com/e/episode-0-show-introductions-1695378638/#comments Mon, 09 Oct 2017 18:00:00 +1100 58b3cae5d1758e0132a008c6:59db159749fc2bc1e552f36b:59db1ed0f5e231512a1b7a94 Explosion Network true No 158 1