This is the Way Podcast This is the Way Podcast

March 2024's news update episode is available just before the end of the month, but it's Easter weekend, so it might be a slight gamble that something big doesn't come from Lucasfilm or Disney this weekend, but not as big a risk as The Acolyte action figures getting announced before anyone knows what kind of show it will be. Even the "Holocomm" collectibles seem a safer bet, but then again, it doesn't get much better than Darth Vader.

Wait a second...are we LEADING the notes with collectibles? Yes. Oh, we are well aware The Acolyte released a trailer, but anything by Leslye Headland is "wait and see" because of her unproven track record and factual statements voluntarily given about her past and Star Wars in general. We don't have high hopes for the next live action Star Wars show, but we reserve judgment until actually seeing it.

A reminder for Disney Parks news, a tidbit about a game company that kept plugging along after firings more than decimated a co-developer, the death of a casting agent, and a chance to see Star Wars in the theater, once again. Yeah, this definitely qualifies as a news update podcast.

Disagree? Have comments or questions (on this episode or the podcast in general)? Email us or contact the show through one of our links that you can find by visiting our Linktree page (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/ThisistheWayPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠). If it helps you decide how to contact HQ, email is the best way to get through so add ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thisisthewaypodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to your address or contact list. It might only be March, but "May" the Force be with you...always!


---

Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisistheway/message
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisistheway/support

This is the Way Podcast reached the 150 episode mark with the "Star Wars Podcast Day" episode earlier in February, but our news update for the month ticks in just before the close of the month on Leap Day.

Carl, Cara, Cassian...video games coming and video games cancelled...hot collectibles and not so hot off the presses park news. February is a short month, but somehow we spent more than three and one half minutes more on the news this month than in January.

The Bad Batch third and final season is releasing episodes now, but remember, This is the Way Podcast doesn't cover it episode by episode. We do first and second half recaps and those might not come until the summer, when The Acolyte is expected to start streaming.

If you have questions or comments on this episode or the podcast in general, email us or contact the show through one of the links by visiting our Linktree page (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/ThisistheWayPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠). Email is the best way to get through to the HQ so add ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thisisthewaypodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to your address or contact list and as usual, May the Force be with you...always!






---

Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisistheway/message
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisistheway/support

It's that time once again!

#StarWarsPodcastDay2024 and This is the Way Podcast is observing it with a background episode on the host. This episode was commissioned for Star Wars Podcast Day 2024 which this year is being observed by a record number of podcasts (more than 100 for the second year in a row). It happens yearly on February 7th, which commemorates the first Star Wars centered podcast debut in 1999. That means this is the 25th year of podcasting about Star Wars even if it's only the fourth #SWPD. This is the Way Podcast has celebrated with an episode airing on the seventh of February every year, even if they haven't always been "special" episodes.

This episode is a long rambling sort, but only because the host decided to talk honestly and openly. You'll hear a little about how the host grew up with Star Wars and why he loves it, how it formed his love of sci-fi and fantasy and what prompted the podcasting to begin. Not everyone will agree on the opinions contained within, so keep in mind that these are opinions and not a call to judge someone's level of Star Wars fandom.
We love that you're joining us and if it's your first time here, we hope you'll check out all our episodes. Send feedback to us by email at ⁠thisisthewaypodcast@gmail.com⁠ or via X and ⁠Instagram⁠ @ThisistheWayPod. There are many podcasts out there releasing special episodes today and you can find them by visiting the celebration Instagram page ⁠@starwarspodday⁠ or on ⁠X⁠ or the ⁠Facebook⁠ page for the event. May the Force be with you...always!


---

Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisistheway/message
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisistheway/support

New Year, same great news coverage from This is the Way Podcast!

Disney Plus live action Star Wars shows aren't "coming soon" but January saw an official greenlight for a second season of Ahsoka and a new "The Mandalorian and Grogu" movie. Will there be a season four of The Mandalorian? That news would have to come in a future news update podcast.

The Bad Batch third and final season is coming next month (February 21st) and finishes up before this year's May the Fourth. Star Wars Podcast Day 2024 is quickly approaching and there is the usual gaming, collecting, and Disney Parks news inside the episode.

If you have questions or comments or have a question you'd like to ask about this podcast or podcaster, email us or contact the show through one of the links by visiting our Linktree page (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/ThisistheWayPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠). Email is probably the best way to get through to HQ so add ⁠⁠⁠⁠thisisthewaypodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ to your contact list and as usual, MTFBWY...A!


---

Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisistheway/message
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisistheway/support

Disney Plus live action Star Wars shows have been on hiatus since Ahsoka wrapped and will be until 2024. Four shows await releases during the year. Andor's second season isn't one of them.

There is a little bit of gamer news and some collectors items going on sale. There is no year in review because your This is the Way Podcast host has had an awful final quarter of the year. Here's hoping we're brought some Death Star plans.

Help finish off the year with episode 148. It's not too long and we try to make even short ones worth your time.

If you have questions or comments or have a Star Wars memory of the year you'd like to share, let us know and you can find out how by checking out our Linktree links (⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/ThisistheWayPod⁠⁠⁠⁠). Our email at This is the Way Podcast HQ is ⁠⁠⁠thisisthewaypodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠ and as usual, MTFBWY...A!


---

Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisistheway/message
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisistheway/support

Star Wars was dealing with two strikes, but there's a new count now that Dave Filoni is in creative control at Lucasfilm. No, Kathleen Kennedy didn't get fired, but it does seem like having one person in control will be better than the story group that has been making Star Wars awful. Will Filoni make it great again? We have to wait and watch.

Disney Plus Star Wars content is still on hiatus and news isn't great for gamers. Collectors are collecting thanks to the holiday season, which reminds us...do you have something you got and would like to share? Tag us in your pictures of gifts that you're giving or that you receive! We'd love to take a look at all the stuff we're not getting!

This is the Way Podcast finally finished with Ahsoka, the series, and it looks like nothing but news for the forseeable future, especially after cutting off Disney Plus.

If you have questions or comments or just want to express yourself, check out our Linktree links (⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/ThisistheWayPod⁠⁠⁠). You can also email your thoughts to This is the Way Podcast HQ at ⁠⁠thisisthewaypodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠ and as usual, MTFBWY...A!


---

Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisistheway/message
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisistheway/support