Children of the Watch: A Star Wars After Show

Children of the Watch: A Star Wars After Show
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Children of the Watch: A Star Wars After Show is the number one podcast in the galaxy for all things Star Wars live action television, formerly The Mandalorian Watch. A positive, upbeat after show for Star Wars television. Join your hosts Alex Maxwell and Mac Lacey after each episode as we break it down with in depth analysis and commentary, as well as your hotline calls! We are preparing The Road to The Mandalorian and Grogu, premiering May 22nd, 2026. In addition to our Maul breakdowns, we will have another episode totally dedicated to Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu every single week. When the movie premieres we will be the PREMIERE spot for wall to wall Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu coverage. The first STAR WARS movie since 2019! Then, it won't be long before we begin to prepare for Ahsoka Season 2! Your number one spot for all things Star Wars TV, Maul - Shadow Lord, and The Mandalorian and Grogu Voicemail Hotline: (205) 259-6675

  1. Journey to the Mandalorian and Grogu | The Mystery of Grogu's Past

    2D AGO

    Journey to the Mandalorian and Grogu | The Mystery of Grogu's Past

    We are seeing a brand new Star Wars movie next week! To further prepare for the movie, Alex is joined by special guest Brandon Wainerdi of Talking Bay 94 as they breakdown and discuss the highlights of The Mandalorian seasons 1-3 and The Book of Boba Fett. This is a more big picture overview, but if you want more detailed breakdowns -- check out our feed where we have rewatched every single episode of The Mandalorian! We also ask if there are any lingering questions like: Why was Grogu on Arvala-7 to begin with? How did Gideon know about Grogu? What is the Twins goals? Is Thrawn invovled with the Shadow Council warlords or are they operating independently? and MORE! Call into the Voicemail Hotline to make it onto the show later this week! What are some of your theories heading into the movie? Who would you have sing on a movie themed soundtrack? (205) 259-6675 If you're new, we've been preparing for the first Star Wars movie in 7 years with our Rewatch episodes and our hype episodes of The Mandalorian and Grogu. We've covered Rotta, Embo, and the state of the Star Wars galaxy in the movie. Next week as soon as the movie ends for us on Thursday, we will be recording our instant reaction and posting it, so make sure you are subscribed so you don't miss it! Patreon.com/themandalorianwatch Merch: KeeptheWatch.com Anakin's Army: https://www.twentyfourink.com/collections/anakins-army Music by Mac Lacey

    1h 11m
  2. The Secret of Grogu's Past | The Mystery of The Mandalorian & Grogu

    6D AGO

    The Secret of Grogu's Past | The Mystery of The Mandalorian & Grogu

    On this BK Bounty Bundle special edition of Children of the Watch, Mac and Alex take listener calls about the upcoming Mandalorin & Grogu movie, as well as discuss the mysteries of Grogu's past and what it means for the film. The whole time, Mac and Alex will be chowing down on the Bounty Bundle from Burger King!  Is Colonel Ward a good guy through and through, or will she have an unexpected turn at some point? Should there be a Darth Vader series after seeing him in Maul - Shadow Lord? Could Grogu be the key to some ancient Jedi temple or a sleeping Sith superweapon? All of this and more! We cannot wait for  Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu to be in theaters May 22nd! Anakin's Army - Fight Like a Jedi: https://twentyfourink.com/collections/anakins-army If you'd like access to all kinds of cool bonus content and an incredible Discord community, head to Patreon.com/themandalorianwatch Music by Mac Lacey Welcome to Children of the Watch: A Star Wars After Show! If you're new to our podcast, we break down every single episode of Star Wars television scene by scene—analyzing the story, fine-combing for Easter eggs, and explaining how it all connects to the larger Star Wars universe. Whether it's The Mandalorian and Grogu, Ahsoka, Maul Shadow Lord, Starfighter, or the next big Star Wars series, we've got you covered! 🔹 A must-listen for every Star Wars fan—whether you're deep into the lore or just getting started! 🔹 Weekly deep dives into Star Wars storytelling, canon, and hidden details. 🔹 Exclusive Star Wars news, rumors, and predictions. 📢 Subscribe now and never miss an episode! Leave a review to help fellow fans find us in the galaxy! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Follow us on X, Instagram, TikTok, BlueSky and YouTube for even more Star Wars discussions that include The Mandalorian, Maul - Shadow Lord, Ahsoka, Andor, Jedi and Sith lore, and everything under the Star Wars umbrella!

    54 min
  3. Maul - Shadow Lord Finale | The Mandalorian & Grogu Special Look

    MAY 5

    Maul - Shadow Lord Finale | The Mandalorian & Grogu Special Look

    Join the Watch as we discuss the Season 1 Finale of Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord! We break down the last two chapters scene by scene to analyze the story, fine comb for easter eggs, and explain how it all connects to the larger Star Wars Universe. Plus, we talk about May 4th Star Wars news, The Mandalorian & Grogu special look on Disney+, and more! We also announce the winner of our Maul review contest. Congrats to the winner! We'll be back later this week with Mandalorian & Grogu hotline calls and predictions! Leave us a message at (205)259-6675 and you could make it on to the show. We absolutely cannot wait for Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu, so get hyped with us! Follow us on social media: @CotWatch Anakin's Army - Fight Like a Jedi: https://twentyfourink.com/collections/anakins-army Patreon.com/themandalorianwatch Music by Mac Lacey Subscribe to never miss an episode. We cover all things Star Wars and this is going to be a GREAT year for Star Wars.

    1h 25m
  4. The Galaxy is Not at Peace | The Mandalorian & Grogu Setting Explained

    MAY 1

    The Galaxy is Not at Peace | The Mandalorian & Grogu Setting Explained

    We're just a few weeks away from the release of The Mandalorian & Grogu, the first Star Wars film to hit theaters in 7 years! Join Children of the Watch for a very special episode where we detail what is happening in the Star Wars Galaxy at the time of this movie. We'll be talking about the major players, running themes and conflicts, and important events that happen after the Battle of Endor in Return of the Jedi.  Will The Mandalorian & Grogu pick up on any of the ideas from the Aftermath trilogy of books? What exactly was Operation Cinder? Will the New Republic have to go to open war with the Empire again before the rise of the First Order? How will it all connect to the movie? All this and more! We cannot wait for  Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu to be in theaters May 22nd! Anakin's Army - Fight Like a Jedi: https://twentyfourink.com/collections/anakins-army If you'd like access to all kinds of cool bonus content and an incredible Discord community, head to Patreon.com/themandalorianwatch Music by Mac Lacey Welcome to Children of the Watch: A Star Wars After Show! If you're new to our podcast, we break down every single episode of Star Wars television scene by scene—analyzing the story, fine-combing for Easter eggs, and explaining how it all connects to the larger Star Wars universe. Whether it's The Mandalorian and Grogu, Ahsoka, Maul Shadow Lord, Starfighter, or the next big Star Wars series, we've got you covered! 🔹 A must-listen for every Star Wars fan—whether you're deep into the lore or just getting started! 🔹 Weekly deep dives into Star Wars storytelling, canon, and hidden details. 🔹 Exclusive Star Wars news, rumors, and predictions. 📢 Subscribe now and never miss an episode! Leave a review to help fellow fans find us in the galaxy! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Follow us on X, Instagram, TikTok, BlueSky and YouTube for even more Star Wars discussions that include The Mandalorian, Maul - Shadow Lord, Ahsoka, Andor, Jedi and Sith lore, and everything under the Star Wars umbrella!

    1h 2m
  5. Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord: Chapter 7 "Call to Oblivion" and Chapter 8 "The Creeping Fear"

    APR 27

    Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord: Chapter 7 "Call to Oblivion" and Chapter 8 "The Creeping Fear"

    Join the Watch for week four of Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord! In this episode, we break down both chapters scene by scene to analyze the story, fine comb for easter eggs, and explain how it all connects to the larger Star Wars Universe. These two episodes, "Call to Oblivion" and "The Creeping Fear" see the Empire in full pursuit of Maul, Devon, and Rylee. A new Inquisitor enters the fray Maul makes another attempt to turn Devon Daki and Brander make an amazing tag team Maul reflects on his early days in a moment of pain Mac was right about Two-Boots.  Theories, speculation, lore, and more All this and more in our breakdown of the incredible Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord series. Don't forget about our Maul- Shadow Lord Review Contest. Go to Apple Podcast, give us a 5 Star Review with the code word Dathomir and screenshot it. Email it to mandalorianwatch@gmail.com to be entered. Also we will be having another hype episode of The Mandalorian and Grogu on Friday! We absolutely cannot wait for Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu, so get hyped with us! Follow us on social media: @CotWatch Anakin's Army - Fight Like a Jedi: https://twentyfourink.com/collections/anakins-army Patreon.com/themandalorianwatch Music by Mac Lacey Subscribe to never miss an episode. We cover all things Star Wars and this is going to be a GREAT year for Star Wars.

    1h 30m
  6. The Mandalorian & Grogu Marketing Kick Off | Embo 101

    APR 24

    The Mandalorian & Grogu Marketing Kick Off | Embo 101

    The Mandalorian & Grogu marketing machine is in full swing, and Children of the Watch is here to talk about all of it! Join us as we discuss the new promotional videos featuring Pedro Pascal and Grogu, new Zeb footage, Anzellan film crews and more. Then, we're giving you the low down on Embo, everybody's favorite Kyuzo bounty hunter. What is in store for the Global Tour of Mandalorian & Grogu? Will Embo be a hero or villain in the upcoming Star Wars film? Can Grogu get any cuter than in these clips? All this and more! We cannot wait for  Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu to be in theaters May 22nd! Anakin's Army - Fight Like a Jedi: https://twentyfourink.com/collections/anakins-army If you'd like access to all kinds of cool bonus content and an incredible Discord community, head to Patreon.com/themandalorianwatch Music by Mac Lacey Welcome to Children of the Watch: A Star Wars After Show! If you're new to our podcast, we break down every single episode of Star Wars television scene by scene—analyzing the story, fine-combing for Easter eggs, and explaining how it all connects to the larger Star Wars universe. Whether it's The Mandalorian and Grogu, Ahsoka, Maul Shadow Lord, Starfighter, or the next big Star Wars series, we've got you covered! 🔹 A must-listen for every Star Wars fan—whether you're deep into the lore or just getting started! 🔹 Weekly deep dives into Star Wars storytelling, canon, and hidden details. 🔹 Exclusive Star Wars news, rumors, and predictions. 📢 Subscribe now and never miss an episode! Leave a review to help fellow fans find us in the galaxy! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Follow us on X, Instagram, TikTok, BlueSky and YouTube for even more Star Wars discussions that include The Mandalorian, Maul - Shadow Lord, Ahsoka, Andor, Jedi and Sith lore, and everything under the Star Wars umbrella!

    1h 7m
  7. Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord: Chapter 5 "Inquisition" and Chapter 6 "Night of the Hunted"

    APR 20

    Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord: Chapter 5 "Inquisition" and Chapter 6 "Night of the Hunted"

    Join the Watch for week three of Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord. In this episode we break down both chapters scene by scene to analyze the story, fine comb for easter eggs, and explain how it all connects to the larger Star Wars Universe. These two episodes, "Inquisition" and "Night of the Hunted" see new conflicts come to the world of Janix. The Empire arrives on Janix New information on Brander's wife is revealed The Inquisitor Marrok hunts Maul, Devon, and Master Daki The name of a new Star Wars sport called botekin Mac stays hating on Two-Boots.  Theories, speculation, lore, and more The sickest dark side on dark side lightsaber duel we've maybe ever seen All this and more in our breakdown of the incredible Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord series. Don't forget about our Maul- Shadow Lord Review Contest. Go to Apple Podcast, give us a 5 Star Review with the code word Dathomir and screenshot it. Email it to mandalorianwatch@gmail.com to be entered. Also we will be having another hype episode of The Mandalorian and Grogu on Friday! We absolutely cannot wait for Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu, so get hyped with us! Follow us on social media: @CotWatch Anakin's Army - Fight Like a Jedi: https://twentyfourink.com/collections/anakins-army Patreon.com/themandalorianwatch Music by Mac Lacey Subscribe to never miss an episode. We cover all things Star Wars and this is going to be a GREAT year for Star Wars.

    1h 27m
  8. The Mandalorian and Grogu | Final Trailer Breakdown and Theories

    APR 17

    The Mandalorian and Grogu | Final Trailer Breakdown and Theories

    The final trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu has arrived! Join Children of the Watch as we break it down shot by shot, giving you back story on the Star Wars lore surrounding the film, as well as speculating on what we think may be awaiting Din and Grogu! Is Sigourney Weaver's Colonel Ward truly on the side of good? Will Embo be a hindrance or a help to The Mandalorian and company? What planets and locations are featured in the film? Do we think Din will make it out of this story alive? We discuss all of this and more! We cannot wait for  Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu to be in theaters May 22nd! Anakin's Army - Fight Like a Jedi: https://twentyfourink.com/collections/anakins-army If you'd like access to all kinds of cool bonus content and an incredible Discord community, head to Patreon.com/themandalorianwatch Music by Mac Lacey Welcome to Children of the Watch: A Star Wars After Show! If you're new to our podcast, we break down every single episode of Star Wars television scene by scene—analyzing the story, fine-combing for Easter eggs, and explaining how it all connects to the larger Star Wars universe. Whether it's The Mandalorian and Grogu, Ahsoka, Maul Shadow Lord, Starfighter, or the next big Star Wars series, we've got you covered! 🔹 A must-listen for every Star Wars fan—whether you're deep into the lore or just getting started! 🔹 Weekly deep dives into Star Wars storytelling, canon, and hidden details. 🔹 Exclusive Star Wars news, rumors, and predictions. 📢 Subscribe now and never miss an episode! Leave a review to help fellow fans find us in the galaxy! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Follow us on X, Instagram, TikTok, BlueSky and YouTube for even more Star Wars discussions that include The Mandalorian, Maul - Shadow Lord, Ahsoka, Andor, Jedi and Sith lore, and everything under the Star Wars umbrella!

    1h 10m
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Children of the Watch: A Star Wars After Show is the number one podcast in the galaxy for all things Star Wars live action television, formerly The Mandalorian Watch. A positive, upbeat after show for Star Wars television. Join your hosts Alex Maxwell and Mac Lacey after each episode as we break it down with in depth analysis and commentary, as well as your hotline calls! We are preparing The Road to The Mandalorian and Grogu, premiering May 22nd, 2026. In addition to our Maul breakdowns, we will have another episode totally dedicated to Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu every single week. When the movie premieres we will be the PREMIERE spot for wall to wall Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu coverage. The first STAR WARS movie since 2019! Then, it won't be long before we begin to prepare for Ahsoka Season 2! Your number one spot for all things Star Wars TV, Maul - Shadow Lord, and The Mandalorian and Grogu Voicemail Hotline: (205) 259-6675

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