Podcasts in Review

January 8, 2021 at 1:00 am | Posted in Podcasts, Podcasts in Review, Regular Feature, Reviews, Star Wars | Leave a comment

Here’s this week’s Podcasts in Review, starting with the top five and any honorable mentions, then moving on to the full reviews.

This Week’s Top Five

Brews and Blasters Episode 280
Podcast Stardust Episode 193
Brews and Blasters Episode 279
Comic Book Noob Cheetah
Podcast Stardust Episode 201

Honorable Mentions

Obroa-skai Walkers Republic Commando: Triple Zero – “Omega Squad: Targets” and Prologue – Chapter 2
Podcast Stardust Episode 196

Blast Points Podcast: The Mandalorian CH16 is a patreon episode. They talk about Grogu leaving with Luke, Luke repeating failure of the Jedi, they breakdown the episode, discuss whether Gideon knows Luke, and dive into the Boba Fett after credits scene.

Podcast Network: N/A
Runtime: 1 hour 2 minutes
Audio Quality: Excellent
Production Quality: Excellent
Hosts: Jason, and Gabe
Rating: Fun

Brews and Blasters: Episode 275 they go over The Mandalorian “The Heiress” as they talk about unexpected moments, the chowder hose, sexy Bo Katan, and more.

Podcast Network: Retrozap
Runtime: 50 minutes
Audio Quality: Excellent
Production Quality: Excellent
Hosts: Joe, and Chris
Rating: Fun

Brews and Blasters: Episode 276 they go over The Mandalorian “The Siege” as they talk about the opening, the cookies, Dark troopers and more.

Podcast Network: Retrozap
Runtime: 38 minutes
Audio Quality: Excellent
Production Quality: Excellent
Hosts: Joe, and Chris
Rating: Fun

Brews and Blasters: Episode 277 the go over The Mandalorian “The Jedi” as they talk about Ahsoka, Michael Biehn, the timeline and more.

Podcast Network: Retrozap
Runtime: 1 hour
Audio Quality: Excellent
Production Quality: Excellent
Hosts: Joe, and Chris
Rating: Fun

Brews and Blasters: Episode 278 they go over The Mandalorian “The Tragedy” as they talk Boba Fett, Valance, Gideon, the set and more.

Podcast Network: Retrozap
Runtime: 1 hour 4 minutes
Audio Quality: Excellent
Production Quality: Excellent
Hosts: Joe, and Chris
Rating: Fun

Brews and Blasters: Episode 279 they go over The Mandalorian “The Believer” as they talk Bill Burr, sweaty gloves, the inside of the Slave I, TIEs saving the day, and more.

Podcast Network: Retrozap
Runtime: 33 minutes
Audio Quality: Excellent
Production Quality: Excellent
Hosts: Joe, and Chris
Rating: Fun

Brews and Blasters: Episode 280 they go over The Mandalorian “The Rescue” as they talk Luke, Boba and Jabba, and more. Fun discussion.

Podcast Network: Retrozap
Runtime: 1 hour 6 minutes
Audio Quality: Excellent
Production Quality: Excellent
Hosts: Joe, and Chris
Rating: Fun

Brews and Blasters: Episode 281 they go over all the new Star Wars movie and television news. Fun discussion.

Podcast Network: Retrozap
Runtime: 33 minutes
Audio Quality: Excellent
Production Quality: Excellent
Hosts: Joe, and Chris
Rating: Fun

Comic Book Noob: Comic Books Tied to Television and Film they talk about adaptations, crossovers and more. Fun discussion.

Podcast Network: N/A
Runtime: 27 minutes
Audio Quality: Excellent
Production Quality: Excellent
Hosts: Scott, Matt, and Regina
Rating: Fun

Comic Book Noob: Masters of the Universe they talk about the MOTU comics. Fun discussion.

Podcast Network: N/A
Runtime: 27 minutes
Audio Quality: Excellent
Production Quality: Excellent
Hosts: Scott, Matt, and Regina
Rating: Fun

Comic Book Noob: Cheetah they talk about the character, her abilities, and the possibilities for the movie (this was released before they saw the film – Wonder Woman 84). Good primer for the movie.

Podcast Network: N/A
Runtime: 21 minutes
Audio Quality: Excellent
Production Quality: Excellent
Hosts: Scott, Matt, and Regina
Rating: Great

Doing Talking: The Clan of Three #6: The Rescue they go over the episode, talk about other people being on the Death Star, Mandalorians in a bar, the girl squad, Din vs Gideon, CGI Luke and the Book of Boba Fett. Great discussion.

Podcast Network: N/A
Runtime: 2 hours 32 minutes
Audio Quality: Excellent
Production Quality: Excellent
Hosts: Austin, Madison, and Megan
Rating: Great

Force of Light Entertainment: The Mandalorian Chapter 16 Discussion they go over the finale, the emotion of Din removing his helmet for Grogu, and more. Good discussion.

Podcast Network: Red5 Network
Runtime: 49 minute
Audio Quality: Excellent
Production Quality: Excellent
Hosts: Michelle, and Natalie
Rating: Good

Galactic War Report: Episode 231 they go over upcoming events, then talk with the game designers about the new Beskar Mandalorian.

Podcast Network: Radio Free Tatooine
Runtime: 1 hour 8 minutes
Audio Quality: Good
Production Quality: Good
Hosts: John, and Sean
Rating: Good

Grand Moff Talkin’: Episode 157 they go over the finale for season two of The Mandalorian. They talk about the look of Luke, Luke complaints, the dark troopers and more.

Podcast Network: N/A
Runtime: 1 hour 6 minutes
Audio Quality: Excellent
Production Quality: Excellent
Hosts: Jake, Jasmin, and Riley
Rating: Good

Jedi Journals: January 2021 they talk about Star Wars gifts, comic and book news, and Dennis and Jay go over Bounty Hunters Vol. 1. Good episode.

Podcast Network: TheForce.net
Runtime: 1 hour 49 minutes
Audio Quality: Excellent
Production Quality: Excellent
Hosts: Jay, and Chris
Rating: Good

Obroa-skai Walkers: Republic Commando: Triple Zero – “Omega Squad: Targets” and Prologue – Chapter 2 first they talk a little about The Mandalorian and Boba Fett, some general discussion, then they get into the short story and the book. Fun discussion.

Podcast Network: N/A
Runtime: 2 hours 32 minutes
Audio Quality: Excellent
Production Quality: Excellent
Hosts: Ben, and Cole
Rating: Fun

Podcast Stardust: Episode 191 they go over the Disney investor conference news and book news.

Podcast Network: Retrozap
Runtime: 48 minutes
Audio Quality: Excellent
Production Quality: Excellent
Hosts: Dennis, and Jay
Rating: Good

Podcast Stardust: Episode 193 they go over The Mandalorian “The Believer” as they talk about Boba’s repainted armor, Mayfield’s comments on Din’s beliefs, Din removing his helmet, the incident between Mayfield and the officer, and more. Great episode discussion.

Podcast Network: Retrozap
Runtime: 50 minutes
Audio Quality: Excellent
Production Quality: Excellent
Hosts: Dennis, and Jay
Rating: Good

Podcast Stardust: Episode 194 they go over news, events, Disney marathons, and some interview info.

Podcast Network: Retrozap
Runtime: 33 minutes
Audio Quality: Excellent
Production Quality: Excellent
Hosts: Dennis, and Jay
Rating: Good

Podcast Stardust: Episode 196 they go over The Mandalorian “The Rescue.” Great episode breakdown and discussion.

Podcast Network: Retrozap
Runtime: 58 minutes
Audio Quality: Excellent
Production Quality: Excellent
Hosts: Dennis, and Jay
Rating: Great

Podcast Stardust: Episode 201 they talk about season two of The Mandalorian. They discuss how season one compared to season two, their favorite episode of season two, and more. Great discussion.

Podcast Network: Retrozap
Runtime: 40 minutes
Audio Quality: Excellent
Production Quality: Excellent
Hosts: Dennis, and Jay
Rating: Great

Radio Free Endor: Episode 56 Jamie and Chris go over The Mandalorian season two finale. They talk about the Alderaan conversation, the rescue and the action, Gideon and Din, why Bo Katan can’t take the saber, Luke’s arrival, the Luke of look, and the after credit scene.

Podcast Network: N/A
Runtime: 1 hour 41 minutes
Audio Quality: Excellent
Production Quality: Excellent
Host: Jamie
Rating: Good

Rebel Force Radio: The Mandalorian After Show #16 goes over the finale as they share their thoughts, talk about how Luke was handled, whether Grogu knew R2, Gideon and his character, and more.

Podcast Network: Evergreen Podcasts
Runtime: 2 hours 9 minutes
Audio Quality: Great
Production Quality: Great
Hosts: Jason, and Jimmy
Rating: Good

Sabers and Spells: Episode 11 no Teresa in this episode. Amanda steps in for her as they talk about Star Wars news and go over The Mandalorian “The Tragedy.”

Podcast Network: Skynet
Runtime: 32 minutes
Audio Quality: Great
Production Quality: Great
Hosts: Amanda, Christy, and Teresa
Rating: Good

Skytalkers: The Mandalorian: Chapter 16: “The Rescue” they share their thoughts on the episode, being confused by the Book of Boba Fett, they talk about Grogu’s choice, Luke, they try to address some complaints and they talk about some things not directly related to the episode. Okay discussion.

Podcast Network: Star Wars Escape Pods Network
Runtime: 1 hour 7 minutes
Audio Quality: Excellent
Production Quality: Excellent
Hosts: Caitlin, and Charlotte
Rating: Okay

Star Wars 7×7: Episode 2374 goes over upcoming books and audiobooks.

Podcast Network: N/A
Runtime: 7 minutes
Audio Quality: Excellent
Production Quality: Excellent
Host: Allen Voivod
Rating: Good

Star Wars 7×7: Episode 2375 goes over upcoming Star Wars media.

Podcast Network: N/A
Runtime: 9 minutes
Audio Quality: Excellent
Production Quality: Excellent
Host: Allen Voivod
Rating: Good

Star Wars 7×7: Episode 2376 goes over the High Republic timeline.

Podcast Network: N/A
Runtime: 9 minutes
Audio Quality: Excellent
Production Quality: Excellent
Host: Allen Voivod
Rating: Good

Talk Star Wars: SWC+ Round Table Episode 22 features guests Kyle, Rob, Andre and Marc as they talk about The Mandalorian and the new Star Wars movies and TV shows. They share their thoughts, good discussion.

Podcast Network: Star Wars Commonwealth
Runtime: 1 hour 3 minutes
Audio Quality: Excellent
Production Quality: Excellent
Host: Rob
Rating: Good

TechnoRetro Dads: ‘Scanning’ in the New Year they talk holidays and gifts, share jokes, give an update on Tom Kane and go over other news, then they talk cereal, Starlog magazine stuff, and go over the movie Scanners.

Podcast Network: Retrozap
Runtime: 1 hour 29 minutes
Audio Quality: Excellent
Production Quality: Excellent
Host: JediShua, and Jay
Rating: Fun

The Deucecast Movie Show: Episode 462 takes a look back at the movies of 2020 and they ones they didn’t like.

Podcast Network: Retrozap
Runtime: 1 hour 13 minutes
Audio Quality: Excellent
Production Quality: Excellent
Hosts: Dave, Mikey, and Dr. Earl
Rating: Good

The Deucecast Movie Show: Episode 463 they go over all the movies and documentaries they’ve recently seen. Good discussion. Includes their thoughts on Wonder Woman 84 and Promising Young Woman.

Podcast Network: Retrozap
Runtime: 2 hours 16 minutes
Audio Quality: Excellent
Production Quality: Excellent
Hosts: Dave, Mikey, and Dr. Earl
Rating: Good

The Sandcrawler: Episode 106 they talk about The Mandalorian season two finale, the Book of Boba Fett, what now for Din, what will the Armorer think, and other thoughts. They talk about Grogu leaving, and they touch on the passing of Jeremy Bulloch. Good episode.

Podcast Network: Star Wars Commonwealth
Runtime: 43 minutes
Audio Quality: Excellent
Production Quality: Excellent
Host: Dan, and Mac
Rating: Good

University of Coruscant: 3:9 Revan and Malak goes over their origins, their history, and where their paths led them.

Podcast Network: Red5 Network
Runtime: 24 minutes
Audio Quality: Excellent
Production Quality: Excellent
Host: Dr. Ravencourt
Rating: Good