Cantina Cast: Star Wars Podcast

Now celebrating 15 years on the air, the Cantina Cast is your source for throught-provoking Star Wars talk! Join Albert, Chris, and Lauren each week as they breakdown the latest Star Wars news, movies, tv shows, and print and specialize in theory and speculation. We absolutely love Star Wars and provide honest opinions with praise where it’s deserved, and constructive criticism when it's warranted that always stays positive! We believe Star Wars is for EVERYONE and have built an incredible following over the years by being genuine, respectful, and more importantly listening to you, the Star Wars fan in return.

639 - The Waystation, February 23, 2026 (Patreon Preview)

Feb 24, 2026

Albert & Chris take a look recent Star Wars news including the big IGN Galaxy Racer interview, Rogue One's 10th anniversary celebration, Ben Solo and his movie never really being gone (maybe), and the Mando and Grogu toys set to launch in just a few weeks! Hope you enjoy this week's Patreon...

638 - The Mandalorian and Grogu Full Length Trailer Breakdown

Feb 18, 2026

It's been 148 days since we last saw The Clan of Two, but Lucasfilm officially dropped the first full length trailer and Albert and Chris are here to break it all down! Are the hutts working with the remnants of the Empire? What happens next now that Mando's helmet has been removed...again? Does Embo show up at Mando...

637 - Jar Jar Comic Breakdown and Character Spotlight

Feb 12, 2026

Join the Albert and Chris as they pay tribute to the unseen hero of the prequel era, Jar Jar Binks, then breakdown his one-shot comic also featuring the "Sabered Hand", Jedi Master Kelleran Beq! And if that wasn't enough, this Ahmed Best and Marc Guggenheim written comic also features a surprise guest from a character...

636 - Prequels and Sequels: The Final Hype, Part 2?! (Patreon Preview)

Feb 10, 2026

Albert and Chris are back for Part 2 of their Prequel hype vs. Sequel hype! On this Patreon preview episode, they look at the hype leading up to the start of the sequel era, the anticipation, the media blitz, and in the end, which zeitgeist was bigger?

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635 - Skeleton Crew: One Year Later

Feb 5, 2026

It's been just over a year since Skeleton Crew ended so it's time to revisit the series! Join Albert and Chris as they reflect on this spirited and celebrated series from Jon Watts and Christopher Ford! How well does it hold up a year later and how have their opinions of the show changed in...