The Smuggler's Dispatch
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 Galaxy far, far away. From in-universe histories to behind the scenes deep dives, Alex and Mikel approach the topics with a positive, fun, and thoughtful approach, all while trying to avoid Imperial entanglements. We'll see you on board the Raven!
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April 11, 2024
Episode 32: 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??
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Feb. 11, 2024
Episode 31: 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
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Jan. 20, 2024
Episode 30: 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!
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Sept. 24, 2023
Episode 29: 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 - 00:03:50
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Sept. 1, 2023
Episode 28: 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!
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Aug. 22, 2023
Episode 27: 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.
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Aug. 5, 2023
Episode 26: Mandalore: The Storied History of an Ancient Homeworld
Orbiting the surface of the desolated planet Mandalore, the crew of the Raven V discuss the habit...
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July 21, 2023
Episode 25: Fan Films: A Strange and Wonderful World
Dust off your old Holoprojector, and join us in celebrating a hand-picked collection of the best ...