Show overview
Cantina Cast: Star Wars Podcast has been publishing since 2014, and across the 12 years since has built a catalogue of 704 episodes, alongside 50 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 900 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run an hour to ninety minutes — most land between 59 min and 1h 37m — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. It is catalogued as a EN-language TV & Film show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 2 weeks ago, with 26 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2023, with 86 episodes published. Published by Star Wars.
From the publisher
The Cantina Cast is all about thought provoking Star Wars discussion. From the character dissection series, to scene and quote analysis; we cover the Sequels, Prequels, and the Originals. Not to mention, Star Wars novels, comics, and video games.
Latest Episodes
View all 704 episodes654 - Maul: Shadow Lord - Episodes 7 & 8
653 - The Waystation: Mando & Grogu Tickets, Star Wars Nite Returns, Celebration 2027, and more! (Patreon Preview)
652 - Maul: Shadow Lord - Episodes 5 & 6
651 - The Mandalorian and Grogu - Final Trailer Breakdown (Patreon Preview)
649 - Shadow of Maul #2 Breakdown, "Game Tactics" (Patreon Preview)
648 - Balance In The Force (Patreon Preview)
In this week's Patreon preview, Albert & Chris discuss the meaning and impact of "Balance of the Force". How has this been interpreted (or misinterpreted) over the years? What does it truly mean to have balance and are we wrong in thinking so? Hosts @albertmpadilla (ALL) @the.chris.atx (IG), @thechrisatx (TikTok) Pre-roll music by nojah1999 - eat your heart out, Pete Townsend. Support the Cantina Cast Cantina Cast Patreon page TeePublic Store Feedback and Promotion Website: https://www.cantinacast.com Subscribe on YouTube: Cantina Cast Email: [email protected] Follow us on BlueSky: The Cantina Cast Follow us on Threads: @TheCantinaCast Follow us on Twitter @TheCantinaCast Like us on Facebook: The Cantina Cast Follow us on Instagram: The Cantina Cast Follow us on Tumblr: Cantina Cast Discord: Cantina Cast Channel Pandora Link: Pandora
647 - Maul: Shadow Lord - Episodes 1 & 2 Breakdown
The Age of Maul is here and Albert & Chris get into breaking down all the details of the first two episodes, "The Dark Revenge" and "Sinister Schemes". Reckless speculation and theory of what's to come in this series will be also be had. Hosts @albertmpadilla (ALL) @the.chris.atx (IG), @thechrisatx (TikTok) Pre-roll music by nojah1999 - eat your heart out, Pete Townsend. Support the Cantina Cast Cantina Cast Patreon page TeePublic Store Feedback and Promotion Website: https://www.cantinacast.com Subscribe on YouTube: Cantina Cast Email: [email protected] Follow us on BlueSky: The Cantina Cast Follow us on Threads: @TheCantinaCast Follow us on Twitter @TheCantinaCast Like us on Facebook: The Cantina Cast Follow us on Instagram: The Cantina Cast Follow us on Tumblr: Cantina Cast Discord: Cantina Cast Channel Pandora Link: Pandora
646 - Maul: Shadow Lord - The Final Hype!
In just five days, the legendary cockroach of Star Wars returns in his own series, Maul: Shadow Lord. Albert & Chris breakdown everything you need to know about this beautiful new animated series and share their predictions ahead of the two episode premiere! The guys master the Force, and the Force serves them in…The Final Hype! Hosts @albertmpadilla (ALL) @the.chris.atx (IG), @thechrisatx (TikTok) Pre-roll music by nojah1999 - eat your heart out, Pete Townsend. Support the Cantina Cast Cantina Cast Patreon page TeePublic Store Feedback and Promotion Website: https://www.cantinacast.com Subscribe on YouTube: Cantina Cast Email: [email protected] Follow us on BlueSky: The Cantina Cast Follow us on Threads: @TheCantinaCast Follow us on Twitter @TheCantinaCast Like us on Facebook: The Cantina Cast Follow us on Instagram: The Cantina Cast Follow us on Tumblr: Cantina Cast Discord: Cantina Cast Channel Pandora Link: Pandora
645 - "Is the Dark Side stronger?"
Albert and Chris go back to the Cantina Cast roots with the quote analysis of, "Is the Dark Side stronger?" The guys talk quickly about the context of the quote and then look at examples of where it may and may not be...but is it? Hosts @albertmpadilla (ALL) @the.chris.atx (IG), @thechrisatx (TikTok) Pre-roll music by nojah1999 - eat your heart out, Pete Townsend. Support the Cantina Cast Cantina Cast Patreon page TeePublic Store Feedback and Promotion Website: https://www.cantinacast.com Subscribe on YouTube: Cantina Cast Email: [email protected] Follow us on BlueSky: The Cantina Cast Follow us on Threads: @TheCantinaCast Follow us on Twitter @TheCantinaCast Like us on Facebook: The Cantina Cast Follow us on Instagram: The Cantina Cast Follow us on Tumblr: Cantina Cast Discord: Cantina Cast Channel Pandora Link: Pandora
644 - Maul: Shadow Lord Trailer 2 Breakdown
The Age of Maul is imminent. The second trailer for Maul: Shadow Lord is out NOW, and Albert and Chris return to leave no stone unturned in discussing and dissecting. Hosts @albertmpadilla (ALL) @the.chris.atx (IG), @thechrisatx (TikTok) Pre-roll music by nojah1999 - eat your heart out, Pete Townsend. Support the Cantina Cast Cantina Cast Patreon page TeePublic Store Feedback and Promotion Website: https://www.cantinacast.com Subscribe on YouTube: Cantina Cast Email: [email protected] Follow us on BlueSky: The Cantina Cast Follow us on Threads: @TheCantinaCast Follow us on Twitter @TheCantinaCast Like us on Facebook: The Cantina Cast Follow us on Instagram: The Cantina Cast Follow us on Tumblr: Cantina Cast Discord: Cantina Cast Channel Pandora Link: Pandora
643 - The Mandalorian and Grogu, Empire Magazine Issue Breakdown
The first official publication coverage for The Mandalorian and Grogu movie dropped today courtesy of Empire Magazine, and Albert & Chris breakdown all the details! What do we know about this "new" era of Star Wars? What's "Stinky" up to? Helmet or no helmet? And Ward (Weaver) and Leia know each other?? All this and more! @albertmpadilla (ALL) @the.chris.atx (IG), @thechrisatx (TikTok) Pre-roll music by nojah1999 - eat your heart out, Pete Townsend. Support the Cantina Cast Cantina Cast Patreon page TeePublic Store Feedback and Promotion Website: https://www.cantinacast.com Subscribe on YouTube: Cantina Cast Email: [email protected] Follow us on BlueSky: The Cantina Cast Follow us on Threads: @TheCantinaCast Follow us on Twitter @TheCantinaCast Like us on Facebook: The Cantina Cast Follow us on Instagram: The Cantina Cast Follow us on Tumblr: Cantina Cast Discord: Cantina Cast Channel Pandora Link: Pandora
642 - The Waystation: KOTR Remake, Mando and Grogu Updates, Mace Windu Graphic Novel Update, and More! (Patreon Preview)
This week brought us a sneak peak into the The Mandalorian and Grogu movie via Empire magazine, reaffirmation the Knights of the Old Republic remake is still happening, Mace Windu graphic novel date change, Black Series figures for Maul: Shadow Lord, and more! Albert & Chris discuss all this in this week's preview of our Patreon exclusive episode of The Waystation! Hosts @albertmpadilla (ALL) @the.chris.atx (IG), @thechrisatx (TikTok) Pre-roll music by nojah1999 - eat your heart out, Pete Townsend. Support the Cantina Cast Cantina Cast Patreon page TeePublic Store Feedback and Promotion Website: https://www.cantinacast.com Subscribe on YouTube: Cantina Cast Email: [email protected] Follow us on BlueSky: The Cantina Cast Follow us on Threads: @TheCantinaCast Follow us on Twitter @TheCantinaCast Like us on Facebook: The Cantina Cast Follow us on Instagram: The Cantina Cast Follow us on Tumblr: Cantina Cast Discord: Cantina Cast Channel Pandora Link: Pandora
641 - Shadow of Maul #1 Breakdown
The shadow era has begun and Albert and Chris are here to breakdown the wonderfully written and drawn premiere issue of Shadow of Maul. This five-issue miniseries is the prequel to the upcoming Maul: Shadow Lord animated series premiering on April 6th and sets the stage for what's to come... Hosts @albertmpadilla (ALL) @the.chris.atx (IG), @thechrisatx (TikTok) Pre-roll music by nojah1999 - eat your heart out, Pete Townsend. Support the Cantina Cast Cantina Cast Patreon page TeePublic Store Feedback and Promotion Website: https://www.cantinacast.com Subscribe on YouTube: Cantina Cast Email: [email protected] Follow us on BlueSky: The Cantina Cast Follow us on Threads: @TheCantinaCast Follow us on Twitter @TheCantinaCast Like us on Facebook: The Cantina Cast Follow us on Instagram: The Cantina Cast Follow us on Tumblr: Cantina Cast Discord: Cantina Cast Channel Pandora Link: Pandora
640 - Master of Evil With Adam Christopher
Albert and Lauren welcome best selling author, Adam Christopher, back to the show to talk about his most recent novel, Master of Evil. Would Goth have joined the rebels had he lived? Was the shaman following the dark, the light, or neither? Was it "Anakin" who helped Appo and why? Did Vader consider taking on a new apprentice with Enoosha or was he simply having a "I can feel your anger" moment? We get answers from Adam on all of this and more! Support the Cantina Cast Cantina Cast Patreon page TeePublic Store Feedback and Promotion Website: https://www.cantinacast.com Subscribe on YouTube: Cantina Cast Email: [email protected] Follow us on BlueSky: The Cantina Cast Follow us on Threads: @TheCantinaCast Follow us on Twitter @TheCantinaCast Like us on Facebook: The Cantina Cast Follow us on Instagram: The Cantina Cast Follow us on Tumblr: Cantina Cast Discord: Cantina Cast Channel Pandora Link: Pandora
639 - The Waystation, February 23, 2026 (Patreon Preview)
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 Preview! Hosts @albertmpadilla (ALL) @the.chris.atx (IG), @thechrisatx (TikTok) Support the Cantina Cast Cantina Cast Patreon page TeePublic Store Feedback and Promotion Website: https://www.cantinacast.com Subscribe on YouTube: Cantina Cast Email: [email protected] Follow us on BlueSky: The Cantina Cast Follow us on Threads: @TheCantinaCast Follow us on Twitter @TheCantinaCast Like us on Facebook: The Cantina Cast Follow us on Instagram: The Cantina Cast Follow us on Tumblr: Cantina Cast Discord: Cantina Cast Channel Pandora Link: Pandora
638 - The Mandalorian and Grogu Full Length Trailer Breakdown
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 and Grogu's home? Will the REAL Razor Crest please stand up? All this and more in our no-stone-unturned breakdown! Hosts @albertmpadilla (ALL) @the.chris.atx (IG), @thechrisatx (TikTok) Feedback and Promotion Website: https://www.cantinacast.com Subscribe on YouTube: Cantina Cast Email: [email protected] Follow us on BlueSky: The Cantina Cast Follow us on Threads: @TheCantinaCast Follow us on Twitter @TheCantinaCast Like us on Facebook: The Cantina Cast Follow us on Instagram: The Cantina Cast Follow us on Tumblr: Cantina Cast Discord: Cantina Cast Channel Pandora Link: Pandora Support the Cantina Cast Cantina Cast Patreon page TeePublic Store
637 - Jar Jar Comic Breakdown and Character Spotlight
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 bridging comics with a beloved animated series... Hosts @albertmpadilla (ALL) @the.chris.atx (IG), @thechrisatx (TikTok) Feedback and Promotion Website: https://www.cantinacast.com Subscribe on YouTube: Cantina Cast Email: [email protected] Follow us on BlueSky: The Cantina Cast Follow us on Threads: @TheCantinaCast Follow us on Twitter @TheCantinaCast Like us on Facebook: The Cantina Cast Follow us on Instagram: The Cantina Cast Follow us on Tumblr: Cantina Cast Discord: Cantina Cast Channel Pandora Link: Pandora Support the Cantina Cast Cantina Cast Patreon page TeePublic Store
636 - Prequels and Sequels: The Final Hype, Part 2?! (Patreon Preview)
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? Hosts @albertmpadilla (ALL) @the.chris.atx (IG), @thechrisatx (TikTok) Feedback and Promotion Website: https://www.cantinacast.com Subscribe on YouTube: Cantina Cast Email: [email protected] Follow us on BlueSky: The Cantina Cast Follow us on Threads: @TheCantinaCast Follow us on Twitter @TheCantinaCast Like us on Facebook: The Cantina Cast Follow us on Instagram: The Cantina Cast Follow us on Tumblr: Cantina Cast Discord: Cantina Cast Channel Pandora Link: Pandora Support the Cantina Cast Cantina Cast Patreon page TeePublic Store
635 - Skeleton Crew: One Year Later
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 that time? Hosts @albertmpadilla (ALL) @the.chris.atx (IG), @thechrisatx (TikTok) Feedback and Promotion Website: https://www.cantinacast.com Subscribe on YouTube: Cantina Cast Email: [email protected] Follow us on BlueSky: The Cantina Cast Follow us on Threads: @TheCantinaCast Follow us on Twitter @TheCantinaCast Like us on Facebook: The Cantina Cast Follow us on Instagram: The Cantina Cast Follow us on Tumblr: Cantina Cast Discord: Cantina Cast Channel Pandora Link: Pandora Support the Cantina Cast Cantina Cast Patreon page TeePublic Store
634 - Prequels and Sequels: The Final Hype?! (Patreon Preview)
Chris returns to Patreon to talk about a topic near and dear to his heart: the hype surrounding the prequels and sequels. What did the Star Wars landscapes look like for each going in? Which set of movies had the biggest anticipation? Biggest hype? Afterwards, Albert runs Chris through a Force Lighting Round of questions and shares a major update about the future of the show in this Patreon Preview episode! Hosts @albertmpadilla (ALL) @the.chris.atx (IG), @thechrisatx (TikTok) Feedback and Promotion Website: https://www.cantinacast.com Subscribe on YouTube: Cantina Cast Email: [email protected] Follow us on BlueSky: The Cantina Cast Follow us on Threads: @TheCantinaCast Follow us on Twitter @TheCantinaCast Like us on Facebook: The Cantina Cast Follow us on Instagram: The Cantina Cast Follow us on Tumblr: Cantina Cast Discord: Cantina Cast Channel Pandora Link: Pandora Support the Cantina Cast Cantina Cast Patreon page TeePublic Store