The Smuggler's Dispatch - A Star Wars Fan Podcast

The Smuggler's Dispatch Podcast
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Join our hosts Mikel Howarth and Alex Stewart as they traverse the Star Wars galaxy aboard the Raven V, a heavily modified transport vessel, helmed by their repurposed battle droid, C-B7. Our fearless hosts will spend each episode focusing on a single topic within the Star Wars universe. Be it In-Universe (Lightsabers, Sith Lords, Psychometry, etc.) or Out (George Lucas, Dave Filoni's cowboy hat, ILM, The Hero's Journey, etc.), Alex and Mikel approach the topics with a positive, fun, and thoughtful approach, all while trying to avoid Imperial notice. Along their journey through the galaxy they'll run into their fair share of friends, outlaws, and the occasional Imperial Blockade. So, tune in and be prepared for the wildest ride in the galaxy!

  1. 04/11/2024

    The Death Star

    After a narrow escape on the swamp planet Dagobah, the crew finds a link to one of the most dangerous weapons ever created in the galaxy - The Death Star. Join Al, Mikel, and CB as they dive into every trench, thermal exhaust port, and superglued panel on the iconic battle station. Digging into the behind the scenes creation and iteration, all the way to answering age old questions like "why does the Death Star even have a trash compactor??" and "What does power its planet destroying laser??" We hope you grab your flight suit, hop in your X-Wing and come join us on board as we explore Moff Jerjerrod's pride and joy! Skit: 00:00:00 - 00:04:15Find Us Online:Website: www.smugglersdispatch.comInstagram: @smugglersdispatchYouTube: Smuggler's DispatchProduction CreditsWritten By: Mikel Howarth & Alex StewartProduced By: Mikel HowarthDirected By: Mikel Howarth and Alex StewartMusic Credits "Arcadia" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

    1h 11m

  2. 02/11/2024

    Yoda: A True Jedi Master

    After a rough landing in the swamplands of Dagobah, the crew of the Raven find themselves uncovering the abode of a great Jedi, and Al and Mikel can't help but share the history and mystery of master Yoda himself! Join us as we cover every nook, crannie and wrinkle on the old puppet, from his inception and design, to the incredible performance by Frank Oz, and even a bit about his unique history and a couple of other similar beings in the Star Wars universe that were inspired by the old green force-weilder! Skit: 00:00:00 - 00:02:45Find Us Online:Website: www.smugglersdispatch.comInstagram: @smugglersdispatchYouTube: Smuggler's DispatchProduction CreditsWritten By: Mikel Howarth & Alex StewartProduced By: Mikel HowarthDirected By: Mikel Howarth and Alex StewartMusic Credits "Mighty & Meek" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

    1h 7m

  3. 01/20/2024

    The Legacy of Life Day

    Grab a Wookie Cookie and join Al and Mikel on a special holiday voyage to explore the enduring influence Life Day has had on the Star Wars universe! From Chewbacca's family to the Mandalorian's amban rifle, to LEGO, its fingerprints are everywhere. Skit 00:00:00 - 00:03:51 Holonet Hero Star Wars Radio, YouTube SW Preservationist Featured Holo Mail Cole! Steven! Maya! Find Us Online: Website: www.smugglersdispatch.com Instagram: @smugglersdispatch YouTube: Smuggler's Dispatch Production Credits Written By: Mikel Howarth & Alex Stewart Produced By: Mikel Howarth Directed By: Mikel Howarth and Alex Stewart

    1h 59m

  4. 09/24/2023

    Din Djarin: The Mandalorian

    At last the crew makes it to the glassy green surface of the once luscious world of Mandalore, and this time Al and Mikel are taking a deep dive into the titular Mandalorian himself - Din Djarin. Come aboard for a journey through the history of what eventually brought the Mandalorian to the life, going all the way back to 2005. There's a lot of surprising hidden corners in the Mandalorian's past, on and off-screen! We'll see you on the Raven!Skit: 00:00:00 - 00:03:50Around the Holonet:Email: smugglersdispatch@gmail.comInstagram: @smugglersdispatchYouTube: smugglersdispatchProduction Credits:Written By: Mikel Howarth & Alex StewartProduced By: Mikel HowarthDirected By: Mikel Howarth, Alex Stewart, and C-B7   Thank you for listening! May the force be with you, and may the stars light your way!

    1h 44m
  5. Casual Cantina - Bo-Katan Kryze: Sister, Warrior, and Heiress to Mandalore

    09/01/2023

    Casual Cantina - Bo-Katan Kryze: Sister, Warrior, and Heiress to Mandalore

    Al and Mikel get a second hand Holotactics table on the Raven, which starts a conversation about another of Mandalore's great leaders, Bo-Katan Kryze! Put on your tactical bucket and join us around the table for a cantina chat about the Nite Owl herself!Skit: 00:00:00 - 00:02:00Around the Holonet:Email: smugglersdispatch@gmail.comInstagram: @smugglersdispatchYouTube: smugglersdispatchProduction Credits:Written By: Mikel Howarth & Alex StewartProduced By: Mikel HowarthDirected By: Mikel Howarth, Alex Stewart, and C-B7   Thank you for listening! May the force be with you, and may the stars light your way!

    1h 13m
  6. Casual Cantina - Satine Kryze: The Pacifist Duchess of Mandalore

    08/22/2023

    Casual Cantina - Satine Kryze: The Pacifist Duchess of Mandalore

    Still curious about the planet and the people, Al and Mikel have a casual conversation about Duchess Satine over a cup of caf.Join Al and Mikel as they talk about who Satine is, what she means to the galaxy at large, as well what lessons we can take into the real world from her example. See you on board the Raven!Skit: 00:00:00 - 00:01:31Around the Holonet:Email: smugglersdispatch@gmail.comInstagram: @smugglersdispatchYouTube: smugglersdispatchProduction Credits:Written By: Mikel Howarth & Alex StewartProduced By: Mikel HowarthDirected By: Mikel Howarth, Alex Stewart, and C-B7 Thank you for listening! May the force be with you, and may the stars light your way!

    1h 8m

  7. 08/05/2023

    Mandalore: The Storied History of an Ancient Homeworld

    Orbiting the surface of the desolated planet Mandalore, the crew of the Raven V discuss the habitability and history of the legendary homeworld of the Mandalorian people.Join Al and Mikel as they take a dive into the living waters, peer into the eye of the great mythosaur, and generally wax philosophical about this lore-rich piece of Star Wars history! This is the first episode in a series where we will try to get to the bottom of what makes the Mandalorian people so intriguing, engaging, and longstanding. So put on your helmet, grab your blasters and jetpacks, and join us for this special transmission!Skit: 00:00:00 - 00:03:00Find Us Online:Website: www.smugglersdispatch.comInstagram: @smugglersdispatchYouTube: Smuggler's DispatchProduction CreditsWritten By: Mikel Howarth & Alex StewartProduced By: Mikel HowarthDirected By: Mikel Howarth and Alex Stewart

    1h 46m

  8. 07/21/2023

    Fan Films: A Strange and Wonderful World

    Dust off your old Holoprojector, and join us in celebrating a hand-picked collection of the best (or most infamous) Star Wars fan films! There's some old classics and maybe even a few you haven't heard of! Al and Mikel dig into what makes this galaxy such a great sandbox for other storytellers, and how Star Wars itself is in a way a fan film. So pop some Batuu Mix and come celebrate the stories being told by fans across the world!Skit00:00:00 - 00:01:40Our Kyber Encrusted Roster of Fan Films George Lucas in love TROOPS Hardware Wars Trial on the Island Moon The Birth of a Monster Shadow of the Republic Tukk Tales Holonet Hero Jan Ruppert, creator of Tukk Tales Find Us Online:Website: www.smugglersdispatch.comInstagram: @smugglersdispatchYouTube: Smuggler's DispatchProduction CreditsWritten By: Mikel Howarth & Alex StewartProduced By: Mikel HowarthDirected By: Mikel Howarth and Alex Stewart Music Credits "Through The Woods" by Shane Ivers (https://www.silvermansound.com) "Calling Fanfares" by Konstantin Kasyanov used with permission

    1h 20m
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Join our hosts Mikel Howarth and Alex Stewart as they traverse the Star Wars galaxy aboard the Raven V, a heavily modified transport vessel, helmed by their repurposed battle droid, C-B7. Our fearless hosts will spend each episode focusing on a single topic within the Star Wars universe. Be it In-Universe (Lightsabers, Sith Lords, Psychometry, etc.) or Out (George Lucas, Dave Filoni's cowboy hat, ILM, The Hero's Journey, etc.), Alex and Mikel approach the topics with a positive, fun, and thoughtful approach, all while trying to avoid Imperial notice. Along their journey through the galaxy they'll run into their fair share of friends, outlaws, and the occasional Imperial Blockade. So, tune in and be prepared for the wildest ride in the galaxy!

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