202 episodes

Scavenger’s Hoard is a Star Wars podcast hosted by Rachael and Kirsty, offering insight into the latest Star Wars news as well as in-depth analysis and commentary, with a particular focus on the sequel trilogy. This podcast is spoiler-friendly, so please be careful if you’re a spoiler-phobe!

Scavenger's Hoard: A Star Wars Podcast Scavenger's Hoard

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    • 4.8 • 340 Ratings

Scavenger’s Hoard is a Star Wars podcast hosted by Rachael and Kirsty, offering insight into the latest Star Wars news as well as in-depth analysis and commentary, with a particular focus on the sequel trilogy. This podcast is spoiler-friendly, so please be careful if you’re a spoiler-phobe!

    Episode #197 - The Mandalorian & Grogu Announced and Update on New Jedi Order Movie

    Episode #197 - The Mandalorian & Grogu Announced and Update on New Jedi Order Movie

    We’re back! In this news-packed episode, Rachael and Kirsty run through the latest Star Wars news:


    The Mandalorian and Grogu movie announcement 
    Recent comments from New Jedi Order director Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy
    Adam Driver comments on Star Wars experience on Ferrari press circuit
    Dave Filoni’s promotion within Lucasfilm

    We also share our thoughts on what we’ve been watching lately, including Apple TV show Foundation, Emerald Fennell’s Saltburn, Michael Mann’s Ferrari and Todd Haynes’ May December.

    Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork.

    • 1 hr 47 min
    Episode #196 - Star Wars Movie Announcement Mailbag!

    Episode #196 - Star Wars Movie Announcement Mailbag!

    This episode is all about the recent Star Wars movie announcements. Specifically, we read out and discuss our listeners’ thoughts on the following projects:


    Obaid-Chinoy’s Rey/New Jedi Order film


    James Mangold’s Dawn of the Jedi film


    Dave Filono’s Mandoverse movie



    This will be our last episode for a while due to us being busy with other commitments - we hope to be back with a new episode later in the summer!

    Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork.

    • 1 hr 29 min
    Episode #195 - Post-Celebration Debrief & The Mandalorian 'Chapter 22: Guns for Hire' & 'Chapter 23: The Spies'

    Episode #195 - Post-Celebration Debrief & The Mandalorian 'Chapter 22: Guns for Hire' & 'Chapter 23: The Spies'

    In this news-packed episode, Rachael and Kirsty run through the following bits of news from Star Wars Celebration Europe:


    The Andor season 2 presentation/teaser


    The Acolyte presentation/teaser


    The Skeleton Crew presentation/teaser


    Star Wars Visions Volume 2 presentation/trailer



    We also run through our thoughts on the newly announced movie projects:


    A film on the dawn of the Jedi, from James Mangold


    A Dave Filoni movie that will serve as a climax to the Mando-verse shows


    A new Rey movie from Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, focused on Rey’s attempts to build a new Jedi order (we have a LOT of feelings rn)



    We close the episode with a discussion of the latest two episodes of The Mandalorian - Chapter 22: Guns for Hire and Chapter 23: The Spies. Join us for a discussion of the fun cameos, a shocking appearance from the Shadow Council, and some very quick speculation on who the titular spies may be…

    Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork.

    • 1 hr 55 min
    Live from Star Wars Celebration! Powerful Light, Powerful Darkness: How the Sequels Expand the Mythology of Star Wars

    Live from Star Wars Celebration! Powerful Light, Powerful Darkness: How the Sequels Expand the Mythology of Star Wars

    *This is a recording of the live panel Rachael recorded with Marie-Claire of What the Force and Laurie, an emerging screenwriter and director - on the Fan Stage at Star Wars Celebration Europe. Rachael has recorded a special intro and outro for the recording.*

    The Force Awakens begins with a single line: “This will begin to make things right.” As we approach ten years since the sequel trilogy began, this panel looks at how the sequels expand upon and intersect with the mythological underpinnings of the first two trilogies. In particular, we will focus on how the story of Rey and Kylo Ren tests the boundaries between right and wrong, bringing fresh perspectives to a saga known for its binary morality. This panel will be hosted by Rachael of the Scavenger’s Hoard podcast. She will be joined by Marie-Claire of What the Force?, and Laurie Kirwan-Ashman, an emerging screenwriter and director.

    • 1 hr 10 min
    Episode #194 - The Mandalorian 'Chapter 20: The Foundling' & 'Chapter 21: The Pirate'

    Episode #194 - The Mandalorian 'Chapter 20: The Foundling' & 'Chapter 21: The Pirate'

    *If you’re at Star Wars Celebration Europe, look out for Rachael’s panel - Powerful Light, Powerful Darkness - on the Fan Stage on Saturday!*



    In this episode, Rachael recommends the following:


    Dersu Uzala, dir. Akira Kurosawa


    Rififi, dir. Jules Dassin





    Kirsty recommends the following:


    Sabotage, dir. Alfred Hitchcock


    John Wick, dir. Chad Stahelski


    Shanghai Express, dir. Josef von Sternberg





    At around 25 minutes in, we quickly discuss our thoughts on some of the directors revealed to be working on Skeleton Crew. We then go on to discuss our mixed feelings on the latest two episodes of The Mandalorian: Chapter 20 - The Foundling and Chapter 21 - The Pirate.   

    Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork.

    • 58 min
    Episode #193 - The Mandalorian 'Chapter 18: The Mines of Mandalore' & 'Chapter 19: The Convert'

    Episode #193 - The Mandalorian 'Chapter 18: The Mines of Mandalore' & 'Chapter 19: The Convert'

    We begin this episode by confirming the date and time of Rachael’s panel at Star Wars Celebration Europe! Rachael will be co-hosting a panel on the mythology of the sequel trilogy ('Powerful Light, Powerful Darkness: How the Sequels Expand the Mythology of Star Wars'), and the panel will be taking place on the Saturday of the convention from 1.30-2.30pm. We hope Rachael sees some listeners there.

    Next, we share our recommendations. Rachael recommends the following:


    Joyland


    Pearl


    Sharper


    Rye Lane


    65 



    Kirsty recommends the following:


    Witness for the Prosecution


    The Aviator’s Wife


    The Memory Police 



    At around 32 minutes in, we discuss our thoughts on various pieces of Star Wars news, including:


    The big panels at Star Wars Celebration Europe are revealed!


    Reylo legends included in the Return of the Jedi: From a Certain POV anthology



    At around 57 minutes in, we share our thoughts on Chapters 18 and 19 of The Mandalorian: The Mines of Mandalore and The Convert. Join us for a discussion of Bo Katan’s religious awakening, the possibility of Mandalorian catfights and the queasy ethics of the New Republic’s rehabilitation programme. 

    Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork.

    • 1 hr 48 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
340 Ratings

340 Ratings

S.Easaw ,

Intelligent and informative SW podcast

I’m very impressed by the strength of the commentary and enjoy the laughs! This podcast made me think deeper than I usually do, because my first reaction is just to love SW blindly. But my understanding grows and becomes nuanced after listening!

JBlitzen ,

A valuable perspective on Star Wars

I don’t think many guys like myself would have noticed the lack of women characters in the first two episodes of The Mandalorian.

These two hosts did, and as they predicted, it seems it was a deliberate choice to reinforce the paternal themes before balancing out the cast.

That’s exactly the kind of insight I wanted.

Great podcast, thank you!

TheMasterofBooks ,

Wonderful!

I have been looking for a good Star Wars podcast for a long time, and I have finally found it! These hosts are wonderful, so intelligent and insightful. Listen to this podcast!

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