This week Nick is joined by Fantha Tracks Editor-In-Chief Mark Newbold. Listen along as Nick and Mark talk about Mark's history in Star Wars writing and content creation. They also talk about Mark's "Star Wars spiritual moment." This episode is the first of our 6 part series of Return of the Jedi Canon Studies. Nick and Mark talk about minutes 0:00…

We are joined by our good friend Pete Fletzer host of Around the Galaxy (@atgcast) and Disturbances in the Force for a Holiday Special where we wrap up the year talking about some of our favorite Star Wars moments from the last year. So pour yourself a fresh egg nog and settle in by the fire for a fun conversation about some of the best moments of …

On this special crossover episode we are sharing with you a conversation from Bryan, Emma, and Chase from the Pink Milk: After Dark show. This conversation entitled "Homophobia in Star Wars" is born out of the release and subsequent backlash of the trailer for the Star Wars: Eclipse video game and its connection and development by the studio Quanti…

This week Nick is joined by Clare Stribling (@cstribs) the host of The Imperial Senate Podcast and a member of the Broaxium Crew. Nick and Clare talk about their shared roots in the South, Baseball, and love of Star Wars. This week's Top 7 is "Clare's Top 7 Star Wars Broadway Moments." As always you can follow the show on all social media @WHILLSPO…

This week Nick is joined by Mark Perez (@iameldiablito) one of the hosts of Pink Milk: After Dark (@servingpinkmilk). Nick and Mark talk about craft beer, the overlap in Star Trek & Star Wars, and then count down Mark's Top 7 Hallmark Star Wars Christmas Ornaments.

This week Nick is joined by author, speaker, and host of Coffee With Kenobi (@coffeewthkenobi) Mr. Dan Zehr (@MrZehr). Nick and Dan talk about Dan's career as an educator and the ways he utilizes the Star Wars canon with his students. They also dig into Dan's Top 7 Star Wars Spiritual Moments. Be sure to follow Podcast of the Whills on all the majo…

This week Nick is joined by voice actor and Star Wars ambassador Marc Thompson (@captainehud on Twitter) to wrap up the Empire Strikes Back series of Canon Studies with a focus on the topic of Defeat. Tune in as Marc talks about his experience working on Star Wars Visions, shares some of his Star Wars "spiritual experiences", and even graces us wit…

This week Nick is joined by Pete Fletzer host of @atgcast and organizer of Podathon 2021. First a big announcement as we reveal who our guest for Podathon 2021 is going to be. Next we talk about Pete's Star Wars "spiritual experience." Finally we dig into the sacred text of Star Wars and examine the examples of Parenthood and what we can learn from…

This week Nick is joined by Rayven (Sistas w/ Sabers, Broaxium, Force Connect) for a conversation about Betrayal and where we see it in The Empire Strikes Back. Be sure to follow Podcast of the Whills on all our social media @whillspod. Thanks for being such a great supporter of our show!

This week Nick is joined by actor Maury Sterling (Homeland, Deadwood, Smokin' Aces, Star Wars: The Old Republic) for Chapter 3 of the Canon Studies series looking at the ideas of Discipline in The Empire Strikes Back. You can follow Maury on Twitter @MaurySterling. Be sure to subscribe to the Podcast of the Whills YouTube channel HERE. You can find…

Nick is joined by returning all-star Michael Nipp (@themichaelnipp) from the Deucecast Movie Show to talk about themes of Retreat in our text of Empire Strikes Back. Be sure to follow us on all our social media pages @whillspod and you can subscribe to our YouTube channel HERE.

Nick is joined by Andy Lemiere of the Holochronicles podcast (@holochronicles) for the first in our Canon Studies: Empire Strikes Back series. This week our text was 0:00-18:15 of Empire Strikes Back and we looked at the theme of Friendship in our passage, in the greater Star Wars galaxy, and our real one. Thank you for supporting Podcast of the Wh…

This week Nick is joined by Krystina Arielle (Star Wars: The High Republic Show) for a chat about growing up in the south, fandom, why food makes such good memories, and a Top 7 list (Top 7 Star Wars "Snacks") that is one you shouldn't miss. You can follow Krystina on Twitter and Instagram @krystinaarielle! Be sure to check out the PotW merch store…

We host our second ever Crossover Episode: Couples Edition tonight as we welcome Bryan and Tom Barry from the Pink Milk as well as Nick's wife Laura. We make a cocktail (Tom & Laura's Space Fish out of Water Bowl), play a silly game about Star Wars (and other properties) names, and have a really great conversation about being fans and being married…

This week Nick is joined by SlashFilm's Adam Frazier (@adamfrazier) to talk about his work in journalism, his love of the horror genre, and of course his Star Wars origin story. After that Nick and Adam dive into Adam's Top 7 Star Wars Rumors, Conspiracies, and Theories for a ton of fun and wackiness. Be sure to check out our PotW swag HERE. And as…

This week Nick is joined by voice actor and audiobook narrator Marc Thompson (follow Marc on Twitter @captainehud). The talk about Marc's Star Wars origin story as well as his work in voice acting and reading the Star Wars audiobooks. Be sure to stick around to hear some of Marc's favorite voice impressions including everyone's newest favorite Marc…

Nick is joined by Silver Ciprian of Star Wars Thrifting (follow Silver on Twitter @starwars_thrift) and they make a cocktail (Silver's Scavenger Sour), talk about her early entry into Star Wars during the Prequel era, and then countdown her Top 7 Prequel Moments. You can follow Podcast of the Whills on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @whil…

Nick is joined by the Father AND the Son from the As Father and Son podcast (@asfas92 on Twitter). The two returning guests talk about why it is okay to miss Star Wars sometime and share their excitment about current happening like Bad Batch and the High Republic initiative. After we make a cocktail (David's Dark & Stormie) we play a game and then …

Nick is joined by Patrick Cotnoir (@patrickcotnoir) producer and talent booker for Marvel, UCB, The George Lucas Talkshow, and more. They talk about Patrick's beginnings with Star Wars in the mid 90's and work their way up through his work and how Star Wars has played a role in it. They then count down Patrick's Top 7 Star Wars Cantina Cuties.…

Nick is joined by journalist Clayton Sandell to talk about his work on such features as The Force of Sound and Rogue One Visual Effects as well as his personal Star Wars fandom and how he has been able to merge that with aspects of his work in journalism. Tonight's cocktail is "Clayton's Tatooine Sunset" (recipe available on Instagram @whillspod) a…

Nick is joined by Bryan Barry one of the hosts of the Pink Milk Podcast (@servingpinkmilk on Twitter). Nick and Bryan talk about his Star Wars journey and what it means to be queer in the Star Wars community and how connects to his story as a husband and father. They also count down Bryan's Top 7 Star Wars Dynamic Duos. You can follow Pink Milk on …

Nick is joined by Bill & Trey from the Skywalking Through the League podcast. They talk about sports and sports fandom, Star Wars, and they count down Bill & Trey's Top 7 Star Wars Characters That Need Their Own Disney+ Show/Series. You can follow Podcast of the Whills on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @whillspod and you can subscribe to our YouT…

Nick is joined by Connor Ratliff host of the George Lucas Talk Show and the podcast Dead Eyes. They discuss Connor's journey through acting, improv, and being fired by Tom Hanks. Connor's Top 7 list is his Top 7 Star Wars Comedy Moments. You can follow Connor on Twitter @connorratliff Also be sure to check out our PotW YouTube Channel HERE and go H…

Nick is joined by professional actress and stunt woman Lauren Mary Kim. Lauren talks about her work in stunts and especially the work she has done on Star Wars Clone Wars Season 7 and the Mandalorian. We also count down Lauren's Top 7 Star Wars Fight Scenes. You can check out Lauren's 2020 Stunt Reel HERE. Also be sure to check out Lauren's short f…

Nick is joined by Amy Richau author of "I Love You, I know: Lessons in Love and Friendship." Amy talks about her beginnings in Star Wars, her work on the book as well as her Star Wars 365 twitter projects, and we count down Amy's Top 7 Star Wars Pairings. You can buy Amy's book HERE. Be sure to follow Amy on Twitter @amyrichau or @365_StarWars for …

Nick is joined by Timothy Drennan co-host of the As Father and Son podcast. They talk about Timothy growing up with a Star Wars dad, his journey into fandom, and what it is like hosting a show with his dad. Tonight's Top 7 List are Timothy's Top 7 Star Wars Parenting Moments (as mirrors his dad's appearance on episode 2). You can find Timothy on Tw…

Heather Antos (IDW & Image Comics) joins Nick to talk about her Star Wars origins seeing the Prequel films on school field trips, her work on various Star Wars comic lines, and we count down her Top 7 Star Wars Droids. You can find Heather on Twitter @heatherantos. Be sure to subscribe to PotW on YouTube HERE and hit the reminder bell so you always…

Nick is joined by Jamie Cosley (@jamiecosley) who is an artist, cartoonist, and musician. Jamie has worked for Topps, Upper Deck, Highlights for Kids, and currently draws regular comic strips for Star Wars Insider Magazine. Jamie talks about his Star Wars origin story and then they count down his Top 7 Star Wars Planets. You can visit Jamie's websi…

Nick is joined by Alex Robinson (Star Wars Minute) and Alex Segura (Poe Dameron: Free Fall) for a fun discussion about Star Wars comic books. You can follow Alex Robinson on Twitter @arobtwit and find his podcast Star Wars Minute HERE. Alex Segura's latest project The Dusk can be found HERE. You can also follow his project with NPR's Planet Money H…

Nick is joined by author and artist Marshall Julius. They discuss seeing Star Wars for the first time in London in 1977, Marshall's work as an author, and Nick tries to answer Marshall's Top 7 Star Wars Trivia Questions. You can find Marshall's art at his Etsy store HERE. Marshall's book "The Vintage Geek Quiz Book" on Amazon HERE. Be sure to follo…

Nick is joined by Michael Nipp (@TheMichaelNipp) host of The Deucecast Movie Show. They talk about Michael's Star Wars origin story, 10 years of hosting The Deucecast Movie Show, and they dig into Michael's Top 7 Star Wars Collectibles. You can follow Podcast of the Whills on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @whillspod and you can subscribe to our …

Nick is joined by Pete Fletzer host of the Around the Galaxy podcast (@atgcast on twitter) and they talk about Pete's early days working for Star Wars Galaxy Magazine, interviewing Ben Burtt, and then they get into Pete's Top 7 Star Wars Sound Effects list. You can find the Force of Sound documentary on YouTube HERE. Be sure to follow Podcast of th…

Nick is joined by Brandon Bernard (@stbernard81 on Twitter) Senior Graphic Designer at Topps Digital and working on the Star Wars Card Trader app. The drink of the week is "Brandon's Topps Shelf High Ball" and the Top 7 list is Brandon's "Top 7 Star Wars Characters." Be sure to follow us on Twitter @whillspod and we'd be especially grateful if you …

Nick is joined by Charles Boyd who is the Creative Director at Bioware Austin in charge of Star Wars: The Old Republic. In tonight's show we learn about Charles' Star Wars origins, his work in video games, and also his life as a Cosplayer and costume creator. Charles' Top 7 list was Top 7 Star Wars Video Games and we dug into a lot of 90's and earl…

Nick is joined by Alex Robinson (@ARobTwit) who is one of the hosts of Star Wars Minute (@starwarsminute) they talk about Alex's journey into fandom and his work on comic books and the formation of Star Wars Minute. The list this week is Alex's Top 7 Star Wars Names. Be sure to follow us on Twitter @whillspod and we'd be especially grateful if you …

Nick is joined by Scotty Jayro from The Bombadcast and they discuss Scotty's Top 7 Star Wars Viral Moments. To see the video of Scotty's TROS trailer reaction click HERE. You can follow Scotty on Twitter @TheScottJayro . Be sure to subscribe on YouTube and catch us live every Sunday night at 8:30 p.m. (cst).…

Nick is joined by special guest Yoshi Vu. Yoshi is a Senior Generalist who works in visual effects and has worked on many projects including the Death Star II ruins in The Rise of Skywalker. The cocktail of the week is the "Gineralis & Pineapple" and the Top 7 list is Yoshi's Top 7 Star Wars Visual Effects Moments. Be sure to check out this video o…

Nick is joined by Alyce & Laura from @forcetoastpod for a great conversation about their Top 7 Obi-Wan Kenobi Moments. The drink of the week is the LaurAlyce Trivia Stim and we wish a special Happy Birthday Shoutout to our friend Gerry the Canon Junkie. You can find us on Twitter @whillspod and be sure to like and subscribe to our channel on YouTub…

Nick is joined by Jarod The Dark Jedi as they discuss what it means to be a fan of Star Wars no matter what your age group. Also they discuss Jarod's Top 7 Star Wars moments in Pop Culture. You can find Jarod on Twitter @darkjedi2552

In the latest episode of PotW Nick is joined by Mark Marquis host of Forever Star Wars on the Clashing Sabers Network (www.clashingsabers.net) and they discuss Mark's Top & Star Wars Valentines. Nick also continues his quest to be the Stanley Tucci of SW pods with his second cocktail named for a guest "Mark's Mandalorian Fizz" (bourbon, amaretto, c…

Nick and Gerry (@thecanonjunkie) from The Bombadcast (@bombadcast) make a special cocktail called "Gerry Juice", talk about Gerry's Star Wars origins, and break down his Top 7 Star Wars Creatures. Be sure to follow @whillspod on Twitter and subscribe to our YouTube channel where you can watch the livestreamed episodes of our podcast.…

Nick is joined by Brandon Wainerdi host of the Talking Bay 94 podcast (@talkingbay94 on Twitter) and they break down Brandon's Top 7 Star Wars Behind the Scenes moments. Check out the links below to clips of each of his moments mentioned in the show! Be sure to follow Podcast of the Whills on Twitter @whillspod 1. Muppets on The Empire Strikes Back…

On this episode we are joined by our good friend David Drennan of the As Father and Son YouTube channel (@asfas92 on Twitter) who tells us his Star Wars origin story and then he gives us his "Top 7 Star Wars Parent(al) Moments." David also talks about playing in the band Silver Colored Knob (@sckproject) and connecting up with like minded Star Wars…

Join Nick as he attempts the first ever Podcast of the Whills livestream episode. On this episode we are joined by our good friend Luke Lucas who tells us his Star Wars origin story and then we give him the "5 Questions" about the first two seasons of The Mandalorian. Podcast of the Whills is streaming live every Sunday night at 8:30 p.m. (central)…

SPOILERS: Join Nick and Steve as they talk about “The Rescue” and also give their thoughts on the series as a whole.

Nick and Steve give their SPOILER-FILLED thoughts on Ch. 15 and we also get Harper’s Hot Take at the end of the episode! Be sure to follow the show on Twitter @whillspod

SPOILERS: Nick and Steve discuss the latest chapter of The Mandalorian and tackle the “5 Questions.”

Steve and Nick give their (FULL SPOILERS) thoughts on Ch. 13 of The Mandalorian episode “The Jedi.”

Nick and Steve breakdown (FULL SPOILERS) all the goodies in Chapter 12: “The Siege” of The Mandalorian.

Nick and Steve break down (FULL SPOILERS) all the goodies in this week’s newest offering of The Mandalorian.