Episodes

March 15, 2024

Toothpick (The Bad Batch S3 4-7)

Omega has what now? Matt and Brian catch up with Star Wars: The Bad Batch, covering S3 eps 4, 5, 6, and 7. They also get into the Oscars, Dune, Rogue Squadron, Cerveza Cristal, and more. Get caught UP IN …

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Feb. 23, 2024

Defective and Effective (Star Wars: The Bad Batch S3 Premiere)

Not enough monsters and not enough accountants! We go through some hot hot news before Brian and Matt discuss the S3 premiere of Star Wars: The Bad Batch. It was three episodes because triples makes it safe. Support the show …

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Jan. 19, 2024

Bringing Up Baby (Star Wars News & More)

Matt, Caitlin, and Brian are here to go through all of the Star Wars news that 2024 has let loose so far. There’s also Captain’s Corner, and a brand new segment. Get caught up in it! Support the show Follow …

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Dec. 22, 2023

Most Wonderful Time of the Year (The Captain's Corner Life Day Specta…

It's that time of year again! It's time for the CAPTAIN'S CORNER SPOTCHKA NIGHTS LIFE DAY SPECTACULAR! Part 2? Volume 2? Does it matter? Join Matt, Caitlin & Brian for their annual year-in-review, looking back at all things S...

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Nov. 23, 2023

Spotchka Night Sips and Snips (Ahsoka S1)

Caitlin, Matt, and Brian return from hiatus for a long overdue discussion on Star Wars: Ahsoka. Also in the mix: strikes, Marvel, tax write-offs, Glenn Howerton, Thrawghts, broken promises, and much much more! Support the sho...

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April 21, 2023

We Will Always Belong Together (The Mandalorian 3.8)

All of our theories were wrong! Matt, Caitlin, and Brian tackle The Mandalorian Chapter 28 and discuss the season as a whole. Come on out and meet the Moffs! Support the show Follow us at Return of the Pod !

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April 14, 2023

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes (The Mandalorian 3.7)

Utter insanity! A fever grips the show as Brian, Matt, and Caitlin go over all of the big news from Star Wars Celebration 2023 as well as the epic Chapter 23 of The Mandalorian. Matt loses his bloody mind in …

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April 7, 2023

More Than Saying Sorry (The Mandalorian 3.6)

Who is in this show now? Brian, Matt, and Caitlin dine with royalty and discuss Chapter 22 of The Mandalorian, plus Star Wars news and more. It’s a romcom! Support the show Follow us at Return of the Pod !

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April 1, 2023

Brazil (The Mandalorian 3.5 & The Bad Batch S2 Finale)

How inept can the New Republic be? We’ll find out today! Matt, Caitlin, and Brian jetpack into Ch. 21 of The Mandalorian before touching on the S2 finale of The Bad Batch. There’s also Star Wars news, another visit from …

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March 24, 2023

The Sabered Hand (The Mandalorian 3.4 & The Bad Batch 2.14)

Caitlin and Azoo are both absent, but Matt and Brian are here to talk about… all of that… and more. Join them for a discussion on The Mandalorian 3.4, The Bad Batch 2.14, Star Wars news, Bat Baby Birds, and …

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March 16, 2023

Lonely Taungsday (The Mandalorian 3.3 & The Bad Batch 2.13)

Pabuuuuu! Brian, Matt, and Caitlin try to figure out Mando’s latest swerve. Join them as they discuss Chapter 19 of The Mandalorian, The Bad Batch 2.13, Chapter 1 of The Pershdalorian, and some Star Wars streaming news. Suppo...

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March 9, 2023

Built for Adventure (The Mandalorian 3.2 & The Bad Batch 2.12)

Quite a journey from 1977 to here! Matt, Caitlin, and Brian get motivated to discuss Chapter 18 of The Mandalorian as well as The Bad Batch 2.12, plus Star Wars news and one too many jokes about Civic Centers. CROSSHAAAAAIRRR...

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March 2, 2023

A Complicated Heresy (The Mandalorian 3.1 & The Bad Batch 2.11)

Mando and Grogu are back, and Return of the Pod has you covered! Join Brian, Matt, and Caitlin as they jump into the Season 3 premiere of The Mandalorian as well as catch up on The Bad Batch. There’s also …

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March 1, 2023

THE MANDALORIAN and RETURN OF THE POD starting March 3rd!

Brian, Caitlin and Matt are back! Again. Grab your spotchka and return to Navarro with RETURN OF THE POD this Friday, March 3rd for the start of their coverage of THE MANDALORIAN season 3! Then join us every Friday for …

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Feb. 24, 2023

Gonky’s Big Break (The Bad Batch S2 7-10)

And now our GonkyWatch has ended! Brian and Matt continue to discuss S2 of Star Wars: The Bad Batch, going in on eps 7-10. There’s also Mando prep, book news, and… Picard? Engage! Support the show Follow us at Return …

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Feb. 18, 2023

What Does ‘Many Boats’ Mean?

Brian explains how ‘Many Boats’ started and what it means. Music Credit: Deep Space by Prod. Riddiman Support the show Follow us at Return of the Pod !

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Feb. 7, 2023

The Plans of Trees (The Bad Batch S2 1-6)

Zeffooorget about it! Return of the Pod is back to get at the first six episodes of Season 2 of Star Wars: The Bad Batch. Join Caitlin, Matt, and Brian as they talk Riot Racing, tomb raiding, tree communion, Rampart, …

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Dec. 19, 2022

The Captain's Corner Spotchka Nights Life Day Spectacular

LIVE from Starbinger Base...It’s The Captain’s Corner Spotchka Nights Life Day Spectacular!* Celebrate the holiday season by joining our Starbinger heroes for a look back at their favorite Star Wars, TV, Movies, Star Trek, MC...

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Dec. 1, 2022

Wasn’t It Great? (Andor 1.12)

It was the funeral that she would have wanted! Toss a brick as Brian, Caitlin, and Matt discuss Ep 12 of Andor, dispel the myth of Minch Yoda, and have more Star Wars fun. Get caught up in it! Support …

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Nov. 19, 2022

Fiona Brick (Andor 1.11)

Huff and puff and blow some ethical Star Wars dilemmas into existence with Saw! Caitlin, Matt, and Brian are going hard at Episode 11 of Andor, and it’s Hug City in a brick box. It is an episode that is …

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Nov. 12, 2022

Failure to Comply (Andor 1.10)

Reunited! Brian, Caitlin, and Matt are all present, and the explosive Ep 10 of Andor is on the table! They also get into The Acolyte news and so much more. The floors are cold, and there’s one way out! Support …

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Nov. 5, 2022

Never More Than Twelve (Andor 1.9)

One back, but one missing again! Caitlin is out but Brian is back… thankfully Matt is still holding strong. He and Brian discuss Ep 9 of Andor and catch up on Tales of the Jedi. Andy Serkis, Eedy Karn, no …

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Oct. 28, 2022

Untitled Matt and Caitlin Episode (Andor 1.8)

SQUIGS! Really hot floors! Brian is off this week but fear not, Matt and Caitlin are here to break down Andor ep 8! They also tease Star Wars Tales of the Jedi, new Star Wars movie news and possibly a …

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Oct. 21, 2022

Thesis Please (Andor 1.7)

By the light of Uncle Harlo! Caitlin, Matt, and Brian are back to discuss Andor Ep 7. They also engage in some Star Wars antics, endure a very unwelcome guest, talk Halloween, the MCU, and more. Get caught up in …

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