Star Wars Beyond the Films

Star Wars Beyond the Films
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Star Wars Beyond the Films is a podcast dedicated to the discussion of all things Star Wars, as well as the Expanded Universe (Legends). The show features veteran hosts- Star Wars Report Founder; Mark Hurliman and Jim Lehane, of Talkin’ Tauntauns Podcast, and former Host Narhan P. Butler.

  1. Oct 10

    Rogue Squadron: Blood and Honor: SWBTF #287

    Baron Fel, Corran Horn, Wedge Antilles, and a dark side of Star Wars storytelling. So stay tuned as your hosts cover all this, and more, on the next Star Wars Beyond the Films. YOUR “Star Wars” discussion podcast! YOUR Podcast of Legends! …as well as Canon! YOUR ticket to that Galaxy far, far away! Your Fandom lies Beyond the Films. This week your hosts discuss….  X-Wing: Rogue Squadron: Blood and Honor  Shot down from the bloody skies of Brentaal, Baron Soontir Fel, the greatest fighter ace of the Empire, has been captured by the Rebel Alliance. But from the shadowed recesses of a Rebel interrogation chamber, Fel tells a story of the deception and corruption beneath the Empire's orderly surface... and sets the stage for his own defection to the Rebellion. In return, the Rogues must return to Fel's home planet of Corellia to find his wife. When the pilots reach the planet, they find that Syal Antilles Fel has fled. The remaining members of the Fel family approach the pilots to save another of their own. A young baby has been captured by a local crime boss in revenge for past wrongs. The Rogues must join forces with CorSec operatives Corran Horn and Iella Wessiri. After rescuing the young boy, the Fels flee the planet with the Rogues. Horn escorts them out of the system, beating back a force of pirates. On this episode: What's new:Jim's RenovationsGrandpa Mark? A Papa!!New Scouting Honors, and Troop updateWhat is this story? Which is it:The Making of Baron Fel?Family Ties?Blood and Honor?Who is Baron Fel? Deeply, truly? Just how strong is the connection between the Antilles and Fel families?Is that Han Solo?!Corran Horn arrives.How is the Story Pacing?Flashbacks that go hard. Maybe too hard at times.Who is the real villain of the story?What's Fel's trajectory in Legends going forward from here?How was the Art, and Cover Art?All this, and more!  Once more your hosts cover entirely too much "Corellian" action this episode. But don't worry, give it a go; you'll laugh, you'll cry, you might even get a little education on Star Wars while you're at it. But no matter how you slice it and dice it, you'll be having another adventure Beyond the Films. So sitback, hang on, enjoy the show, and may the Force be with you!   Contact Information: Also be sure to check out the latest SWBTF Video Links from your hosts: Mark's Websites: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@illogicalrogue2⁠ Jim's Websites: ⁠http://www.dinojim.com⁠ & ⁠https://jazinator.blogspot.com⁠ & ⁠http://starwarstimelinealmanac.com⁠ Website:    ⁠www.starwarsreport.com/⁠ Email:         ⁠SWBeyondFilms@starwarsfanworks.com⁠ Facebook:   ⁠Facebook.com/SWBeyondFilms⁠ Twitter:      ⁠Twitter.com/SWBeyondFilms⁠ Episode Index: ⁠www.starwarsreport.com/beyondthefilms/⁠ RSS Feed:   ⁠Http://feeds.feedburner.com/BeyondTheFilms⁠

  2. Jun 4

    In the Empire's Service: SWBTF #286

    Wedge Antilles, the Ace X-wing pilot of the Rebel Alliance, heads up the legendary Rogue Squadron, the most feared unit in the Rebel fleet. But the Empire boasts its own elite force—the ruthless Imperial 181st Fighter Division, commanded by Baron Fel, the mentor to many of Rogue Squadron’s finest pilots. Now, Wedge and his Rogues will face the ultimate challenge as the 181st is deployed to settle the score with Rogue Squadron, once and for all! And what secrets could this new commander have on Wedge? And what implications will it all hold for the fledgling New Republic? Stay tuned as your hosts cover all this, and more, on the next Star Wars Beyond the Films. YOUR “Star Wars” discussion podcast! YOUR Podcast of Legends! …aswell as Canon! YOUR ticket to that Galaxy far, far away! Your Fandom lies Beyond the Films. This week your hosts discuss….  X-Wing: Rogue Squadron: In the Empire's Service   On the world of Brentaal, Imperial General Isoto prepares for a Rebel assault. His goal: not to save the planet, or even the Imperial base, but to save himself. Isoto has the best shield there is, the Empire's greatest fighter ace, Baron Fel. But having the Baron and having him take orders are two totally different things! On this episode: Who is Baron Fel?What is the connection between Antilles and Fel?How many Rogues make up their current Roster?How is the Story Pacing?What is "Project Ambition", and why have we forgotten it? Who is the real villain of the story?How many times do the Rogues, or more importantly Wes, get shot down?How was the Art, and Cover Art?All this, and more!  Once more your hosts cover entirely too much "Starfighter" action this episode. But don't worry, give it a go; you'll laugh, you'll cry, you might even get a little education on Star Wars while you're at it. But no matter how you slice it and dice it, you'll be having another adventure Beyond the Films. So sitback, hang on, enjoy the show, and may the Force be with you!   Contact Information: Also be sure to check out the latest SWBTF Video Links from your hosts: Mark's Websites: https://www.tiktok.com/@illogicalrogue2 Jim's Websites: http://www.dinojim.com & https://jazinator.blogspot.com & http://starwarstimelinealmanac.com Website:    www.starwarsreport.com/ Email:         SWBeyondFilms@starwarsfanworks.com Facebook:   Facebook.com/SWBeyondFilms Twitter:      Twitter.com/SWBeyondFilms Episode Index: www.starwarsreport.com/beyondthefilms/ RSS Feed:   Http://feeds.feedburner.com/BeyondTheFilms

  3. Apr 25

    Requiem for a Rogue: SWBTF #285

    The New Republic, the Empire, Bothans, Rogues, and trouble on Malrev IV! All this, and more, on the next Star Wars Beyond the Films. YOUR “Star Wars” discussion podcast! YOUR Podcast of Legends! …as well as Canon! YOUR ticket to that Galaxy far, far away! Your Fandom lies Beyond the Films. This week your hosts discuss….  X-Wing: Rogue Squadron: Requiem for a Rogue Malrev IV is an uncivilized planet in a pretty, but otherwise useless, corner of the galaxy. Inhabited by vicious, unthinking brutes, it's like a living museum of pre-evolution. You wouldn't bother going there unless you had a death wish... or you were a member of Rogue Squadron and you were trying to rescue a downed cruise liner. The ongoing adventures of Rogue Squadron: X-Wing: Rogue Squadron: Requiem for a RogueIs Music the Dark Side?Could the story be adopted into current Canon?Bothans? What is a Bothan anymore?And More! Requiem for a Rogue: SWBTF #285

  4. Feb 7

    The Warrior Princess: #SWPD2026: SWBTF #284

    Welcome to Star Wars Podcast Day 2026! Welcome to Star Wars Beyond the Films! Your Hosts: Mark Hurliman, and Jim Lehane have been members of the Fandom for multiple decades. Mark joined the podcasting world when he joined EUCast in the summer of 2007. Jim's first podcast was actually Beyond the Films, he was a guest host for episode 170: Heir to the Jedi back in 2015. Since that time, Mark has hosted Episodes of EUCast, The Bothan Report, MarvelCast: Earth's Mightiest Podcast, Rebels Roundtable, The Padawan Perspective, The Star Wars Report, and SW Beyond the Films, and guest hosted on scores of other shows. You may also recognize Jim's voice from Talkin' TaunTauns, another Star Wars Podcast with Nicole Quinn. This episode your hosts explore the era set after Return of the Jedi, where the New Republic is struggling to build itself up in a Galaxy that doesn’t know who to believe anymore. And leading the New Republic Forces are none other than the pilots of Rogue Squadron. While the roster of the squadron is ever changing, what do we know about our current pilots? Wedge was surprised to learn one of his pilots is literal Royaltee! But then again, so was the Princess! All this, and more, on the next Star Wars Beyond the Films. YOUR “Star Wars” discussion podcast! YOUR Podcast of Legends! …as well as Canon! YOUR ticket to that Galaxy far, far away! Your Fandom lies Beyond the Films. This week your hosts discuss…. The ongoing adventures of Rogue Squadron: X-Wing: Rogue Squadron: The Warrior PrincessFollowing the Rogues after the events of Return of the JediHow does this story relate to Anastasia?Could the story be adopted into current Canon?Issues with the Issues? Retcons, and behind the scenes conflicts. And More!The Warrior Princess: #SWPD2026: SWBTF #284

  5. Jan 25

    Battleground: Tatooine: SWBTF #283

    Hidden somewhere on the desert world of Tatooine is a cache of Imperial hardware and weapons with enough firepower to rule the planet, or even the sector! Wedge Antilles must see to it that Rogue Squadron finds it first! All the while other powers are already moving in the shadows and draw closer to their goals. All this, and more, on the next Star Wars Beyond the Films. YOUR “Star Wars” discussion podcast! YOUR Podcast of Legends! …as well as Canon! YOUR ticket to that Galaxy far, far away! Your Fandom lies Beyond the Films. This week your hosts discuss…. STAR WARS: X-WING: ROGUE SQUADRON: BATTLEGROUND: TATOOINE Collections: Where can you find the story collected?Setting: Following the Rogues after the events of Return of the JediA Twi-Lek, is a Twi-Lek, unless it's THAT Twi-Lek?Imperial Gladiators, a.k.a. Imperial Special Forces. Heat Storms, and Simulations, either way respect was earned, and lost. What happened to the Darklighter family?Winter, is that you? And More! Once more your hosts cover entirely too much “Rogue Squadron” action this episode. But don’t worry, give it a go; you’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you might even get a little education on Star Wars while you’re at it. But no matter how you slice it and dice it, you’ll be having another adventure Beyond the Films. So sit back, hang on, enjoy the show, and may the Force be with you! Also be sure to check out the latest SWBTF Video Links from your hosts: Mark: https://www.tiktok.com/@illogicalrogue2 Jim: http://www.dinojim.com & https://jazinator.blogspot.com & http://starwarstimelinealmanac.com Website:     www.starwarsreport.com/ Email:          SWBeyondFilms@starwarsfanworks.com Battleground: Tatooine: SWBTF #283

  6. Jan 4

    The Phantom Affair: SWBTF #282

    Rogue Squadron is back and continues its plight of taking down the evil Galactic Empire one Imperial World at a time. This episode your hosts explore Rogue Squadron's fight against the Imperials stationed in the Outer Rim. Potential plot holes, and more, all in this Episode Star Wars Beyond the Films. YOUR “Star Wars” discussion podcast! YOUR Podcast of Legends! …as well as Canon! YOUR ticket to that Galaxy far, far away! Your Fandom lies Beyond the Films. This week your hosts discuss…. The ongoing adventures of Rogue Squadron: Plot points, and plot holesX-Wing: Rogue Squadron: The Phantom Affair*Editors Note: the Wookie's Name, and Throms Plot point: there is a scene that explains how this information was learned. Through the multiple cams set up all over. And More!Once more your hosts cover entirely too much “Rogue Squadron” action this episode. But don’t worry, give it a go; you’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you might even get a little education on Star Wars while you’re at it. But no matter how you slice it and dice it, you’ll be having another adventure Beyond the Films. So sit back, hang on, enjoy the show, and may the Force be with you! Also be sure to check out the latest SWBTF Video Links from your hosts: Mark: https://www.tiktok.com/@illogicalrogue2 Jim: http://www.dinojim.com & https://jazinator.blogspot.com & http://starwarstimelinealmanac.com Website:  Beyond the Films – The Star Wars Report Email:  SWBeyondFilms@starwarsfanworks.com

  7. 11/30/2025

    The Rebel Opposition: SWBTF #281

    The hotshot X-Wing pilots of Rogue Squadron tackle the Galactic Evil of the Empire one Imperial World at a time. This episode your hosts explore the early years of Rogue Squadron, early Star Wars publishing, Droids, slave circuits, and more, on the next Star Wars Beyond the Films. YOUR “Star Wars” discussion podcast! YOUR Podcast of Legends! …as well as Canon! YOUR ticket to that Galaxy far, far away! Your Fandom lies Beyond the Films. This week your hosts discuss…. The ongoing adventures of Rogue Squadron: Collecting the early worksX-Wing: Rogue Squadron SpecialThe Rebel OppositionAnd More!Once more your hosts cover entirely too much “Rogue Squadron” action this episode. But don’t worry, give it a go; you’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you might even get a little education on Star Wars while you’re at it. But no matter how you slice it and dice it, you’ll be having another adventure Beyond the Films. So sit back, hang on, enjoy the show, and may the Force be with you! Also be sure to check out the latest SWBTF Video Links from your hosts: Mark: https://www.tiktok.com/@illogicalrogue2 Jim: http://www.dinojim.com & https://jazinator.blogspot.com & http://starwarstimelinealmanac.com Website:     www.starwarsreport.com/ Email:          SWBeyondFilms@starwarsfanworks.com

  8. 09/28/2025

    Rogue Leader: SWBTF Ep 280

    X-Wings, Droids, and the men and women who are: Rogue Squadron! From Luke Skywalker walking in as a somewhat green pilot, to Luke living large and in charge as Rogue Leader, your hosts explore the early years of Rogue Squadron. All this, and more, on the next Star Wars Beyond the Films. YOUR  “Star Wars” discussion podcast! YOUR Podcast of Legends! …as well as Canon! YOUR ticket to that Galaxy far, far away! Your Fandom lies Beyond the Films. This week your hosts discuss…. The Early years of Rogue Squadron: Which games told the Rogue's early TalesX-Wing 1/2X-Wing Marks the SpotRogue LeaderAnd More!Once more your hosts cover entirely too much “Rogue Squadron” action this episode. But don’t worry, give it a go; you’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you might even get a little education on Star Wars while you’re at it. But no matter how you slice it and dice it, you’ll be having another adventure Beyond the Films. So sit back, hang on, enjoy the show, and may the Force be with you! Also be sure to check out the latest SWBTF Video Links from your hosts: Mark’s Websites: https://www.tiktok.com/@illogicalrogue2 Jim’s Websites: http://www.dinojim.com & https://jazinator.blogspot.com & http://starwarstimelinealmanac.com Website:     www.starwarsreport.com/ Email:          SWBeyondFilms@starwarsfanworks.com TOPICS:Contact Information:

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Star Wars Beyond the Films is a podcast dedicated to the discussion of all things Star Wars, as well as the Expanded Universe (Legends). The show features veteran hosts- Star Wars Report Founder; Mark Hurliman and Jim Lehane, of Talkin’ Tauntauns Podcast, and former Host Narhan P. Butler.

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    Star Wars Beyond the Films
  • Years Active
    2012 - 2026
  • Episodes
    305
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