Alderaan Explosion: A Star Wars Podcast

Episode 2 - The History of Solo: A Star Wars Story

Solo: A Star Wars Story has an interesting, troubled and deep past in the Star Wars history books. So before the movie releases Dylan breaks down that tale to Ash and Ciaran and gathers their thoughts.Last Shot, the Han Solo/Lando book is also discussed, along with what the guys think the next spin-off movie should be before they give their final thoughts the week before the film and their hot predictions for it. Will Ron Howard deliver? Join us next week to find out.Hosts:Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant : https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoDylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilEmail: www.pleasureexplosion.com/contactMusic: Dylan BlightTwitteriTunes

Episode 1 - Solo Character Breakdown

Welcome back to Alderaan Explosion for another season of Star Wars galaxy fun!In the first episode of the season, Dylan runs Nick, Ciaran and Ash through two Solo: A Star Wars Story trailers before getting their impressions and general feelings on the film.Then using the character posters that have been revealed and what information is available, the guys try to figure out all the main characters and what their stories may be going into the film.Hosts:Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant : https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoDylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilNicholas Prior: https://twitter.com/LordNPriorEmail: www.pleasureexplosion.com/contactMusic: Dylan BlightTwitteriTunes

Episode 8 - The Last Jedi

After seven weeks of discussing every film leading up to it -- Dylan, Ciaran and Ashley have finally watched The Last Jedi. FULL SPOILERS follow as they discuss episode eight.Email: explosionnetwork.com/contactThis week's cast:Ashley Hobley @ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant @YaBoyRingoDylan Blight @vivaladilTwitteriTunes

Episode 7 - The Force Awakens

The clock is about to strike Last Jedi hour and for the final time, Dylan gathers Ciaran and Ashley to countdown to episode eight.Everyone gives their thoughts on The Force Awakens, who Lor San Tekka is and what more of his story has been explained in the comics. Who is everyone's favourite new trilogy character?Plus, the guys drop some Last Jedi predictions before the film drops next week.Email: explosionnetwork.com/contactThis week's cast:Ashley Hobley @ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant @YaBoyRingoDylan Blight @vivaladilTwitteriTunes

Episode 6 - Return of the Jedi

It's time to wrap up the original trilogy as Dylan, Ciaran and Ash dive into Return of the Jedi.Did Luke actually become a Jedi in Episode 6? And what about him Force choking out those guards in Jabba's palace? Is Boba Fett as cool as everyone thinks?Plus, in Last Jedi news, Dylan has a bone to pick with a certain classic character who has made 'the list.'Email: explosionnetwork.com/contactThis week's cast:Ashley Hobley @ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant @YaBoyRingoDylan Blight @vivaladil TwitteriTunes

Episode 5 - The Empire Strikes Back

Dylan and Ciaran, joined by Nick for the first time on Alderaan Explosion, discuss The Empire Strikes Back. Why is it considered the best Star Wars movie? Is it any of the guys' favourite in the franchise? All these questions are answered and more.Using Empire as a jumping off point, Dylan asks Nick and Ciaran if they are concerned The Last Jedi will be too similar to Empire. Also, did either of them feel that The Force Awakens was too similar to A New Hope, as many vocal parties on the internet have said?To end the show -- should you rush out to play Battlefront II's campaign as a Star Wars fan? And a new Last Jedi spot has a few key details about Rey and Luke's relationship in The Last Jedi. Email: explosionnetwork.com/contactThis week's cast:Ciaran Marchant @YaBoyRingoDylan Blight @vivaladilNicholas Prior @LordNPriorTwitteriTunes

Episode 4 - Rogue One and A New Hope

In this ultra-packed episode of Alderaan Explosion, Dylan, Ash and Ciaran are joined by Review Culture's Buddy Watson to discuss Rogue One and A New Hope.After each watching the movies back-to-back, Dylan wants to know if everyone loved the marathon experience like he did, and how everyone rates Rogue One with about a year since it's original release.After discussing those movies and hyperspace (how does that work?), the guys talk about the week's latest Star Wars news -- which isn't Last Jedi releated! Lucasfilm has announced Rian Johnson is working on a new trilogy of movies, and we have a live-action Star Wars TV series coming in 2019 -- what stories would everyone like these to cover?Email: explosionnetwork.com/contactThis week's cast:Ashley Hobley @ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant @YaBoyRingoDylan Blight @vivaladilSpecial Guest:Buddy Watson @buddywatson12TwitteriTunes

Episode 3 - Star Wars Episode III: Revenge Of The Sith

It's finally time for Anakin to become Vader as Dylan, Ciaran and Ash watch Episode 3: Revenge of the Sith this week and discuss the positives and negatives of the film. Lots more discussion takes place on The Clone Wars series, as it ties in and helps answer many questions about Revenge of the Sith.
Dylan also asks what should and shouldn't be included in a Star Wars film, and asks Ash and Ciaran if there is any piece of information in extended universe material that they think should have been in a film.
Also, the latest 45-second trailer for The Last Jedi is discussed at the end of the show, as Dylan reveals his biggest piece of Episode 8 news for the week.
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Ashley Hobley @ashleyhobley
Ciaran Marchant @YaBoyRingo
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