Episodes

Dec. 22, 2023

Most Wonderful Time of the Year (The Captain's Corner Life Day Spectacular 2023)

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 Star Wars, Star Trek, Marvel, DC, movies, TV and more for 2023! And of course, what we're all looking forward to in 2024. Happy Holidays from Starbinger Base & Many Boats! Support the showFollow us at Return of the Pod!
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 showFollow us at Return of the Pod!
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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 showFollow 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 this one, believe it. Nutty he be! Support the showFollow us at Return of the Pod!
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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 showFollow 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 Matt’s son, and theories galore. Just sit back and hum that tune… Support the showFollow us at Return of the Pod!
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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 more. Support the showFollow us at Return of the Pod!
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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. Support the showFollow us at Return of the Pod!
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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. CROSSHAAAAAIRRRRR! Support the showFollow us at Return of the Pod!
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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 a bit of Star Wars news, and some long-awaited talk about Caitlin and Minister Tua’s hat. Wizard! Support the showFollow us at Return of the Pod!
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 weekly episode breakdowns, The Bad Batch and everything else happening in the galaxy far, far away...and more! And remember, there is a clear order! New episodes of Star Wars The Bad Batch and The Mandalorian are available every Wednesday on Disney+ Don't miss an episode. This...
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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 showFollow us at Return of the Pod!
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 showFollow 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, and more. All of that plus Captain’s Corner, and The Legend of the Mando With The Orange Helmet! Support the showFollow us at Return of the Pod!
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, MCU and DC moments of 2022 and what they are looking forward to in 2023. Also, Brian, Caitlin & Matt finally get to the voicemails with a super-sized edition of REAL TALK! And that’s not all…a Captain’s Corner segment! AZ00! The Red Blades! Rey Snoodles! It’s the biggest epis...
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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 the showFollow us at Return of the Pod!
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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 just as EXTREME as Luthen and Saw, so get to it! Support the showFollow us at Return of the Pod!
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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 the showFollow us at Return of the Pod!
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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 waiting! Support the showFollow us at Return of the Pod!
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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 Game of Thrones House of the Dragon spoiler or two. Grab a spotchka! This is one of those episodes... Support the showFollow us at Return of the Pod!
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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 it! Support the showFollow us at Return of the Pod!
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Oct. 15, 2022

Celestial Spectacle (Andor 1.6)

Hit them in the pocketbook! Brian, Caitlin, and Matt are back to discuss and celebrate Andor Ep 6 and to discuss some Star Wars book news. They also dive deep into the mailbag, fulfill promises, shatter hearts, and talk about that damn movie again. Support the show
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Oct. 7, 2022

The Tree Remembers (Andor 1.5)

Caitlin is out for the week, so chaos reigns! Join Matt and Brian for a discussion of Andor Ep 5 as well as another brand new segment. All of that plus Microphone Races! Support the show
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Sept. 30, 2022

Roots and Wigs (Andor 1.4)

Trust no one! Brian, Matt, and Caitlin are back to discuss Episode 4 of Andor. Join them as they discuss whether they'd rather die in the woods, or die in the sky. All of that, plus the Mysterious Mr. Mothma, and Cool Club... where cool people discuss cool things. Support the show