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 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! The Mandalorian Rewatch begins now! We are rewatching every episode of Star Wars: The Mandalorian in our Road to The Mandalorian and Grogu, premiering May 22nd, 2026. When the movie premieres we will be the PREMIERE spot for wall to wall Stars Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu coverage. We will start off with all Mandalorian centric episodes of The Clone Wars and Rebels, and then follow up with seasons 1 and 2 of The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett, and cap it off with season 3 of The Mandalorian! Your number one spot for all things Star Wars TV and The Mandalorian! Voicemail Hotline: (205) 259-6675

  1. Emergency Pre-Trailer Predictions | The Mandalorian & Grogu

    1D AGO

    Emergency Pre-Trailer Predictions | The Mandalorian & Grogu

    There will be a new trailer for The Mandalorian & Grogu coming tomorrow! Join Children of the Watch as we break down the fifteen second teaser, predict who we think some ket villains for the movie could be, and generally get hyped for the next Star Wars film to hit theaters! Make sure you're subscribed so you don't miss our coverage of the actual trailer tomorrow! For Ad-Free Star Wars episodes and Bonus Star Wars episodes, 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, Ahsoka, Andor, 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, Ahsoka, Andor, Jedi and Sith lore, and everything under the Star Wars umbrella!

    31 min
  2. The Mandalorian & Grogu Big Game Ad: Review and Speculation

    FEB 9

    The Mandalorian & Grogu Big Game Ad: Review and Speculation

    Join Children of the Watch as we discuss the ad spot for The Mandalorian & Grogu that premiered during the Bowl that is Super. We can't wait until Star Wars is back in theaters! We talk about the spot's appeal to nostalgia, what the film could mean for capping off the last 50 years of Star Wars, if the snowy planet could be Hoth, or perhaps even Illum, alluding to connections to the First Order and Starkiller Base? All of this and more! For Ad-Free Star Wars episodes and Bonus Star Wars episodes, 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, Ahsoka, Andor, 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, Ahsoka, Andor, Jedi and Sith lore, and everything under the Star Wars umbrella!

    33 min
  3. The Mandalorian & Grogu Predictions | BOBF Chapters 6 & 7

    JAN 31

    The Mandalorian & Grogu Predictions | BOBF Chapters 6 & 7

    Join Children of the Watch as we conclude the Book of Boba Fett portion of our Mandalorian Rewatch! We also talk some news surrounding Starfighter and the Heir to the Empire Project, as well as give our before-the-trailer predictions for The Mandalorian & Grogu. In preparation for the next Star Wars film, The Mandalorian & Grogu, we're going back through The Clone Wars, Star Wars Rebels, The Book of Boba Fett, and The Mandalorian itself to break down all of the easter eggs, connections, and hints about what could be coming in the movie. We'll discuss Star Wars: Starfighter revolving around completely new characters, potential Legacy characters that could be popping up in The Mandalorian & Grogu, the changes to Galaxy's Edge in the DIsney Parks and what it could mean for Mando & Grogu, and so much more. For Ad-Free Star Wars episodes and Bonus Star Wars episodes, 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, Ahsoka, Andor, 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, Ahsoka, Andor, Jedi and Sith lore, and everything under the Star Wars umbrella!

    1h 18m
  4. Maul: Shadow Lord Trailer Breakdown and Review

    JAN 24

    Maul: Shadow Lord Trailer Breakdown and Review

    Join Children of the Watch as we break down the new trailer for the upcoming Star Wars animated series, Maul: Shadow Lord. We give you all the information you need ahead of the premiere on April 6th on Disney+! Who are the main characters? What is the setting and time period? Could this show lead to a brand new Sith Lord in Darth Talon? Will Rook Kast end up as the Armorer? What does it mean to resist evil? We discuss all of this and more.  Be sure to join us April 6th-May 4th as we will cover the entire series on the podcast. In the meantime, we continue our march to The Mandalorian and Grogu! The Book of Boba Fett continues next week as we look for clues that lead to The Mandalorian and Grogu premiering May 22nd! For Ad-Free Star Wars episodes and Bonus Star Wars episodes, 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, Ahsoka, Andor, 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, Ahsoka, Andor, Jedi and Sith lore, and everything under the Star Wars umbrella!

    57 min
  5. The Mandalorian Rewatch: The Book of Boba Fett Chapter 5 ft. The Resistance Broadcast

    JAN 22

    The Mandalorian Rewatch: The Book of Boba Fett Chapter 5 ft. The Resistance Broadcast

    Join Children of the Watch as we continue our Mandalorian Rewatch with Chapter 5 of The Book of Boba Fett! And to help us break down this Mandalorian-centric adventure, we're joined by Lacey and John from The Resistance Broadcast! In preparation for the next Star Wars film, The Mandalorian & Grogu, we're going back through The Clone Wars, Star Wars Rebels, The Book of Boba Fett, and The Mandalorian itself to break down all of the easter eggs, connections, and hints about what could be coming in the movie. Will we see Yoda's lightsaber in the hands of Grogu in the upcoming film? Were the creatives behind Din's appearance in The Book of Boba fett forced to reunite the Mandalorian and Grogu? Which is better, the Razorcrest or the N-1 Hot Rod? All this and more! Be sure to check out The Resistance Broadcast for their amazing content! For Ad-Free Star Wars episodes and Bonus Star Wars episodes, 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, Ahsoka, Andor, 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, Ahsoka, Andor, Jedi and Sith lore, and everything under the Star Wars umbrella!

    1h 4m
  6. The Future of Star Wars: Dave Filoni and Lenwyn Brennan Take the Reins at Lucasfilm

    JAN 21

    The Future of Star Wars: Dave Filoni and Lenwyn Brennan Take the Reins at Lucasfilm

    On this very special episode of Children of the Watch, we discuss Kathleen Kennedy stepping down as Lucasfilm president, as well as Dave Filoni and Lenwyn Brennan stepping up to new leadership roles! We reflect on the amazing work Kennedy has done for Star Wars, the exciting directions Dave Filoni could take the franchise creatively, as well as the fate of many announced or anticipated Star Wars projects, including the New Jedi Order movie, The Hunt for Ben Solo, the Star Wars movie being developed by James Mangold & Beau Willimon, and many more. We hope you enjoy this out-of-the norm news episode, we just had too many thoughts not to share! We will be back later this week with the continuation of our Mandalorian Rewatch, specifically Chapter Five of The Book of Boba Fett!  Our amazing Patreon supporters got to hear this episode early! 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, Ahsoka, Andor, 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, Ahsoka, Andor, Jedi and Sith lore, and everything under the Star Wars umbrella!

    51 min
  7. Star Wars: Starfighter Villain Speculation | The Book of Boba Fett Chapter 3 & 4

    JAN 15

    Star Wars: Starfighter Villain Speculation | The Book of Boba Fett Chapter 3 & 4

    Join Children of the Watch as we continue our Mandalorian Rewatch with Chapters 3 & 4 of The Book of Boba Fett! In preparation for the next Star Wars film, The Mandalorian & Grogu, we're going back through The Clone Wars, Star Wars Rebels, The Book of Boba Fett, and The Mandalorian itself to break down all of the easter eggs, connections, and hints about what could be coming in the movie. We begin the episode by discussing some recent news coming out of the Star Wars: Starfighter camp. Could Amy Adams be playing Mara Jade from Star Wars Legends? Could Flynn Gray's character be playing the newest Chosen One of the Force? Is Ryan Gosling going to wield a lightsaber? Will the Empire or First Order return as the new time period's baddies? Or could we see the birth of something new, perhaps an overt Sith Empire? Then, we discuss Chapters 3 & 4 of The Book of Boba Fett. Could we see Sophie Thatcher in a Star Wars show again? Is the Majordomo one of the funniest characters in the franchise? How could things have been different for Boba Fett if the writers had kept the Tuskens alive? Will the Twin Hutts factor into the events of The Mandalorian & Grogu? All of this and more! The Book of Boba Fett continues next week as we look for clues that lead to The Mandalorian and Grogu premiering May 22nd! For Ad-Free Star Wars episodes and Bonus Star Wars episodes, 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, Ahsoka, Andor, 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, Ahsoka, Andor, Jedi and Sith lore, and everything under the Star Wars umbrella!

    1h 6m
  8. The Mandalorian Rewatch, The Book of Boba Fett: Chapters 1 & 2 (ft. Friends of the Force)

    JAN 9

    The Mandalorian Rewatch, The Book of Boba Fett: Chapters 1 & 2 (ft. Friends of the Force)

    Happy New Year from Children of the Watch! We're starting 2026 off right with Chapters 1 & 2 of The Book of Boba Fett. And to help, we have Sarah and Brad from Friends of the Force! In preparation for the next Star Wars film, The Mandalorian & Grogu, we're going back through The Clone Wars, Star Wars Rebels, The Book of Boba Fett, and The Mandalorian itself to break down all of the easter eggs, connections, and hints about what could be coming in the movie. In the discussion, we cover the character of Boba Fett as he has evolved through the Star Wars films, The Clone Wars, and the Mandoverse. We talk about the amazing narrative surrounding the Tuskens in these first episodes, as well as how the events of TBOBF could influence what happens in The Mandalorian & Grogu.  Make sure you subscribe to Friends of the Force to catch all of their amazing content. The Book of Boba Fett continues next week as we look for clues that lead to The Mandalorian and Grogu premiering May 22nd! For Ad-Free Star Wars episodes and Bonus Star Wars episodes, 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, Ahsoka, Andor, 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, Ahsoka, Andor, Jedi and Sith lore, and everything under the Star Wars umbrella!

    1h 33m
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Children of the Watch 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! The Mandalorian Rewatch begins now! We are rewatching every episode of Star Wars: The Mandalorian in our Road to The Mandalorian and Grogu, premiering May 22nd, 2026. When the movie premieres we will be the PREMIERE spot for wall to wall Stars Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu coverage. We will start off with all Mandalorian centric episodes of The Clone Wars and Rebels, and then follow up with seasons 1 and 2 of The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett, and cap it off with season 3 of The Mandalorian! Your number one spot for all things Star Wars TV and The Mandalorian! Voicemail Hotline: (205) 259-6675

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