This is the Way

26/05/2026

I know there’s a major movie out, but the one responsible for ALL of Lucasfilm has the 49th anniversary and not even a small note on the StarWars.com website?

04/05/2026

"Happy May the Fourth!"

It's that time for another special episode of This is the Way Podcast, but it's a little less special than years past.

I tried, "fam" I really tried. I was perhaps a little too hopeful that one of three people I asked would say yes to an interview, but next year, I'll try my sister. Brother, mother, and sister-in-law all said "no thanks" to an interview. Is that because they don't love Star Wars enough to do it? Yes. Oh, they still like Star Wars, but not enough to help a "brother" (son) out.

This year it's not Andor or Ahsoka, but The Mandalorian and Grogu that's the topic du jour. Next year it will be Starfighter, of course, but for now, let's enjoy our little green guy and battle buddy in beskar. Once again, I've got 365 days to plan (a little better) for May the Fourth...the 2027 edition.

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This is the Way We Observe Star Wars Podcast Day 2026

01/05/2026

Maul: Shadow Lord's first season is coming to a close and we're very close to the next Star Wars movie debut. Ahsoka's second season is in post-production and Starfighter has an editor that's returning to work with Levy and is familiar with stories from a galaxy, far, far away. Cara Dune might not be done and Galactic Racers might be arriving soon. Hasbro Pulse seems to be saving new products for Star Wars Day, but LEGO snuck something into the store that at the very least, we didn't see last time.

Episode 217 isn't one of the longest, but you've got Disney parks news and another edition of "This is the Word."

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April 2026 This is the Way Podcast Star Wars News Update

01/04/2026

We've made it to the third month of 2026 and there's more news on the current slate of shows and movies in the Lucasfilm and Disney pipeline. Maul, Ahsoka, The Mandalorian, Grogu, and a bunch of star pilots that like to dogfight among the stars.

In episode 215, there's news about D23 this August, Disney Parks news thanks to a new CEO at Disney, a note on the change at the head of Lucasfilm, news for gamers, news for collectors, and a prayer for people looking for a way to heaven in our segment called "This is the Word."

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We've made it to the third month of 2026 and there's more news on the current slate of shows and movies in the Lucasfilm and Disney pipeline. Maul, Ahsoka, T...

28/03/2026

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28/02/2026

Month two of 2026 saw a full trailer of this year's live action addition to the Star Wars movie catalog. The This is the Way Podcast discussion on the trailer is our 214th episode and our 213th was our annual Star Wars Podcast Day edition. Episode 215 is our February news update.

Deciphering Marrok and The Crow and the Eleventh Brother is a difficult prospect. All Star Wars characters, but there are only two. Which are actually the same? Does a collectible leak solve the issue? Shawn Levy may be responsible for bringing a goose to the franchise. A racing game reveals more features before release. LEGO sets out new sets and Hasbro is still showing off how quickly they sell out of a limited stock.

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Month two of 2026 saw a full trailer of this year's live action addition to the Star Wars movie catalog. The This is the Way Podcast discussion on the traile...

17/02/2026

The first full trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu movie was released on StarWars.com (and Disney and Lucasfilm social media websites) on February 17th, 2026. There’s footage no one has seen before, not even those who attended Star Wars Celebration in Japan last year! That’s great news, because the marketing team heard plenty of boos from the crowds watching the NFL’s “big game” because the beer-like commercial homage didn’t have much and it didn’t even point to a more complete look online.

Some of the revelations from the video are interesting, like a possible new mentor for Grogu, a “deck of cards” like bounty hunting quest, and a sweet new pram for “Baby Yoda” toward the end. Also, was that Marty voicing that Ardennian food trucker? Sources say it was indeed Scorsese!

We have a closer look at the Hutts and even hear one speak. The resurging ex-Imperials set a meeting in a snowy place, Din Djarin does indeed seem to face off against ‘ol “Stinky”, and we once again see the Anzellans, some Dejarik holo chess pieces come to life, and a new serpent or dragon species to stoke our fears of wading in dark water. Yo! Embo! Is that you? I have the feeling he won’t last long in the movie. Movie! Yes! Movie, not show! It’s coming soon! A little over three months to go!

The movie releases May 22nd, 2026 and though there are sure to be more trailers as it gets closer, this will probably be our last time reviewing it before we see it. Stay tuned to our social media and make sure to check back in with us for future podcasts. We released a episode earlier this month and have monthly news updates. We plan on a special episode for May the Fourth, and we have coverage of all three seasons of The Mandalorian show from Disney Plus in our archives. There’s much more, too, like Andor coverage, Ahsoka, The Book of Boba Fett, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and even the first season of Visions. We plan on continuing to cover live action Star Wars shows, like Ahsoka’s second season, but if you’re looking for commentary about The Acolyte, well, we were taught not to say anything if you can’t say something nice. For that show, we can’t.

Despite being a special episode of This is the Way Podcast, you can still join in the discussion by sending a comment to the email address we reveal in our podcasts. Including a good subject line will help set you apart from spam. There are other ways to interact with This is the Way Podcast, like via ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ or 'X' () or on Facebook, Spotify or on YouTube, but we also have a Discord channel. May the Force be with us!

The first full trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu movie was released on StarWars.com (and Disney and Lucasfilm social media websites) on February 17th, 20...

17/02/2026

I'm going to watch this. It doesn't have to be the best thing ever made. I'm watching it.

Also...it looks like the leaks are accurate.

Wherever I go, he goes.

Don't miss The Mandalorian and Grogu in theaters and IMAX May 22.

17/02/2026

Once again we celebrated the beginnings of podcasting for the fandom of a galaxy far, far away. February 7th was and this year, This is the Way Podcast is talking about the leadership change at Lucasfilm for our episode of honor.

February 7th, 2026 marks the sixth anniversary for , but it was 27 years ago when Jedi Talk began "audio blogging" with an internet radio show called Jedi Talk. Daniel C of Star Wars, Now This is Podcasting has been researching the beginnings of Star Wars podcasting and even though the first RSS fed shows didn't come out until later and the term "podcast" wasn't en vogue until years after that, our research agrees that Jedi Talk seems to be the first to mass distribute their Star Wars centered show, thanks to internet hosting. As for This is the Way Podcast, we're at six years and counting and 213 episodes as of our latest.

This is still a mostly audio only version of a podcast posted to YouTube and Spotify as our main distribution hubs, but as time has allowed, graphics have been added and if fear of copyright strikes can be overcome, perhaps a foray into video inclusions may happen in the 'cast. If has brought you here for the first time, we hope you'll check out more episodes. Send feedback by the email address mentioned during the podcast or interact via ⁠X⁠, Instagram, or Facebook⁠⁠ . There are many podcasts releasing special episodes for and you can find them by visiting the celebration Instagram page ⁠⁠⁠⁠ or on ⁠⁠X⁠⁠ or the ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ page for the event. May the Force be with us always!

Once again we are celebrating the beginnings of podcasting for a galaxy far, far away. It's and this year, This is the Way Podcast is...

13/02/2026

It's getting closer to release day!