Hoth Takes
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@ericjgeller.com, @gracesegers.bsky.social, and Haley Byrd Wilt apply their keen journalistic sensibilities to Star Wars and bring you the witty analysis you never knew you needed.
What should we make of the "Duel of the Fates" script for Episode IX? In this episode, Haley's friend Jack Merritt joins us to walk us through the original plan for the final Star Wars sequel. hothtakes.wordpress.com/2026/01/14/h...
Hoth Takes #66: The Road Not Taken
The start of 2026 means we’re only a few months away from the first Star Wars movie since The Rise of Skywalker. And speaking of the final film in the sequel trilogy, we thought it would be a good …
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January 16, 2026 at 1:00 AM
What should we make of the "Duel of the Fates" script for Episode IX? In this episode, Haley's friend Jack Merritt joins us to walk us through the original plan for the final Star Wars sequel. hothtakes.wordpress.com/2026/01/14/h...
The Rise of Skywalker basically ignored Finn, but the original script for Episode IX didn't. In our new episode, we talk about what could have been, including Finn and Rose's big mission to ... Coruscant? hothtakes.wordpress.com/2026/01/14/h...
Hoth Takes #66: The Road Not Taken
The start of 2026 means we’re only a few months away from the first Star Wars movie since The Rise of Skywalker. And speaking of the final film in the sequel trilogy, we thought it would be a good …
hothtakes.wordpress.com
January 15, 2026 at 3:02 PM
The Rise of Skywalker basically ignored Finn, but the original script for Episode IX didn't. In our new episode, we talk about what could have been, including Finn and Rose's big mission to ... Coruscant? hothtakes.wordpress.com/2026/01/14/h...
In our new episode about the "Duel of the Fates" script, we discuss Colin Trevorrow's plan for Episode IX, including a controversial view of Force balance. Join us! hothtakes.wordpress.com/2026/01/14/h...
Hoth Takes #66: The Road Not Taken
The start of 2026 means we’re only a few months away from the first Star Wars movie since The Rise of Skywalker. And speaking of the final film in the sequel trilogy, we thought it would be a good …
hothtakes.wordpress.com
January 15, 2026 at 12:01 AM
In our new episode about the "Duel of the Fates" script, we discuss Colin Trevorrow's plan for Episode IX, including a controversial view of Force balance. Join us! hothtakes.wordpress.com/2026/01/14/h...
Would you have liked to see Coruscant and Mortis in the last Star Wars sequel film? Our new episode looks back at the "Duel of the Fates" script, including how it used both of those fan-favorite locations. hothtakes.wordpress.com/2026/01/14/h...
Hoth Takes #66: The Road Not Taken
The start of 2026 means we’re only a few months away from the first Star Wars movie since The Rise of Skywalker. And speaking of the final film in the sequel trilogy, we thought it would be a good …
hothtakes.wordpress.com
January 14, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Would you have liked to see Coruscant and Mortis in the last Star Wars sequel film? Our new episode looks back at the "Duel of the Fates" script, including how it used both of those fan-favorite locations. hothtakes.wordpress.com/2026/01/14/h...
Does Colin Trevorrow's "Duel of the Fates" script for Episode IX still hold up? Our new episode is a look back at Trevorrow's plan for the last sequel, from a Rey/Poe romance to a showdown on Mortis. hothtakes.wordpress.com/2026/01/14/h...
Hoth Takes #66: The Road Not Taken
The start of 2026 means we’re only a few months away from the first Star Wars movie since The Rise of Skywalker. And speaking of the final film in the sequel trilogy, we thought it would be a good …
hothtakes.wordpress.com
January 14, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Does Colin Trevorrow's "Duel of the Fates" script for Episode IX still hold up? Our new episode is a look back at Trevorrow's plan for the last sequel, from a Rey/Poe romance to a showdown on Mortis. hothtakes.wordpress.com/2026/01/14/h...
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Still recovering from your Thanksgiving food coma? Relax with a delicious but modest portion of Star Wars commentary and analysis from your friends at @hothtakes.bsky.social: hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/11/24/h...
Hoth Takes #65: Show Me the First Padawan Braid
Between Andor and the upcoming Mandalorian and Grogu movie, Star Wars is currently leaning into stories about the “regular” people of the galaxy. But what about the Jedi and the Sith, the people at…
hothtakes.wordpress.com
November 28, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Still recovering from your Thanksgiving food coma? Relax with a delicious but modest portion of Star Wars commentary and analysis from your friends at @hothtakes.bsky.social: hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/11/24/h...
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Happy Thanksgiving! Get ready for the holiday with a new episode of your favorite Star Wars podcast 😀 : hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/11/24/h...
Hoth Takes #65: Show Me the First Padawan Braid
Between Andor and the upcoming Mandalorian and Grogu movie, Star Wars is currently leaning into stories about the “regular” people of the galaxy. But what about the Jedi and the Sith, the people at…
hothtakes.wordpress.com
November 27, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Happy Thanksgiving! Get ready for the holiday with a new episode of your favorite Star Wars podcast 😀 : hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/11/24/h...
We had a lot of fun talking about the most exciting ways for Star Wars to tell stories about Jedi and Sith. Listen to our new episode and let us know what you think! hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/11/24/h...
Hoth Takes #65: Show Me the First Padawan Braid
Between Andor and the upcoming Mandalorian and Grogu movie, Star Wars is currently leaning into stories about the “regular” people of the galaxy. But what about the Jedi and the Sith, the people at…
hothtakes.wordpress.com
November 27, 2025 at 1:00 AM
We had a lot of fun talking about the most exciting ways for Star Wars to tell stories about Jedi and Sith. Listen to our new episode and let us know what you think! hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/11/24/h...
Hoth Takes returned on Monday with an episode about Force-user storytelling. Don't miss it! hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/11/24/h...
Hoth Takes #65: Show Me the First Padawan Braid
Between Andor and the upcoming Mandalorian and Grogu movie, Star Wars is currently leaning into stories about the “regular” people of the galaxy. But what about the Jedi and the Sith, the people at…
hothtakes.wordpress.com
November 26, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Hoth Takes returned on Monday with an episode about Force-user storytelling. Don't miss it! hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/11/24/h...
Now is a great time to listen to Hoth Takes' new episode, all about the promises and perils of telling Star Wars stories that focus on Jedi and Sith. hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/11/24/h...
Hoth Takes #65: Show Me the First Padawan Braid
Between Andor and the upcoming Mandalorian and Grogu movie, Star Wars is currently leaning into stories about the “regular” people of the galaxy. But what about the Jedi and the Sith, the people at…
hothtakes.wordpress.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Now is a great time to listen to Hoth Takes' new episode, all about the promises and perils of telling Star Wars stories that focus on Jedi and Sith. hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/11/24/h...
Have you listened to our new episode yet? We talk about the challenges of balancing mysticism and relatability in Star Wars. Whether you love Jedi stories or don't much care for them, we think you'll find our conversation interesting. hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/11/24/h...
Hoth Takes #65: Show Me the First Padawan Braid
Between Andor and the upcoming Mandalorian and Grogu movie, Star Wars is currently leaning into stories about the “regular” people of the galaxy. But what about the Jedi and the Sith, the people at…
hothtakes.wordpress.com
November 26, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Have you listened to our new episode yet? We talk about the challenges of balancing mysticism and relatability in Star Wars. Whether you love Jedi stories or don't much care for them, we think you'll find our conversation interesting. hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/11/24/h...
Our new episode (with special guest @lhn.bsky.social!) is all about the best ways to tell Star Wars stories about Jedi and Sith. So what are we hoping to see from the upcoming Dawn of the Jedi movie? Listen now to find out: hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/11/24/h...
Hoth Takes #65: Show Me the First Padawan Braid
Between Andor and the upcoming Mandalorian and Grogu movie, Star Wars is currently leaning into stories about the “regular” people of the galaxy. But what about the Jedi and the Sith, the people at…
hothtakes.wordpress.com
November 25, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Our new episode (with special guest @lhn.bsky.social!) is all about the best ways to tell Star Wars stories about Jedi and Sith. So what are we hoping to see from the upcoming Dawn of the Jedi movie? Listen now to find out: hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/11/24/h...
When it comes to telling Star Wars stories about Force-users, the Mortis story arc from The Clone Wars is an ambitious but controversial example. Listen to our conversation about Mortis in our new episode! hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/11/24/h...
Hoth Takes #65: Show Me the First Padawan Braid
Between Andor and the upcoming Mandalorian and Grogu movie, Star Wars is currently leaning into stories about the “regular” people of the galaxy. But what about the Jedi and the Sith, the people at…
hothtakes.wordpress.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:04 PM
When it comes to telling Star Wars stories about Force-users, the Mortis story arc from The Clone Wars is an ambitious but controversial example. Listen to our conversation about Mortis in our new episode! hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/11/24/h...
ICYMI: We released a new episode today! We're talking about the best ways to tell Jedi and Sith stories, and the kinds of Star Wars adventures with them that we'd like to see in the future. hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/11/24/h...
Hoth Takes #65: Show Me the First Padawan Braid
Between Andor and the upcoming Mandalorian and Grogu movie, Star Wars is currently leaning into stories about the “regular” people of the galaxy. But what about the Jedi and the Sith, the people at…
hothtakes.wordpress.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:00 AM
ICYMI: We released a new episode today! We're talking about the best ways to tell Jedi and Sith stories, and the kinds of Star Wars adventures with them that we'd like to see in the future. hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/11/24/h...
Would you watch a Star Wars series about Luke rebuilding the Jedi Order after the original trilogy? Haley isn't very interested. Find out why in our new episode: hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/11/24/h...
Hoth Takes #65: Show Me the First Padawan Braid
Between Andor and the upcoming Mandalorian and Grogu movie, Star Wars is currently leaning into stories about the “regular” people of the galaxy. But what about the Jedi and the Sith, the people at…
hothtakes.wordpress.com
November 24, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Would you watch a Star Wars series about Luke rebuilding the Jedi Order after the original trilogy? Haley isn't very interested. Find out why in our new episode: hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/11/24/h...
Why are some of the best and coolest Star Wars stories about Jedi and Sith found in the animated series? We discuss that and a lot more in our new episode: hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/11/24/h...
Hoth Takes #65: Show Me the First Padawan Braid
Between Andor and the upcoming Mandalorian and Grogu movie, Star Wars is currently leaning into stories about the “regular” people of the galaxy. But what about the Jedi and the Sith, the people at…
hothtakes.wordpress.com
November 24, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Why are some of the best and coolest Star Wars stories about Jedi and Sith found in the animated series? We discuss that and a lot more in our new episode: hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/11/24/h...
@lhn.bsky.social returns to Hoth Takes as we discuss the challenges and opportunities of telling Star Wars stories about Jedi and Sith. Lily argues convincingly that Force powers and Jedi struggles can be relatable if done right. hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/11/24/h...
Hoth Takes #65: Show Me the First Padawan Braid
Between Andor and the upcoming Mandalorian and Grogu movie, Star Wars is currently leaning into stories about the “regular” people of the galaxy. But what about the Jedi and the Sith, the people at…
hothtakes.wordpress.com
November 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM
@lhn.bsky.social returns to Hoth Takes as we discuss the challenges and opportunities of telling Star Wars stories about Jedi and Sith. Lily argues convincingly that Force powers and Jedi struggles can be relatable if done right. hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/11/24/h...
Whether you're excited for or apathetic about The Mandalorian and Grogu (coming to theaters next May!), you won't want to miss our new episode. hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/10/20/h...
Hoth Takes #64: Do I Not Like Star Wars Anymore?
The teaser trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu makes it pretty clear that the first Star Wars movie in seven years will be a popcorn flick for Baby Yoda fans of all ages. But how much will hardco…
hothtakes.wordpress.com
October 23, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Whether you're excited for or apathetic about The Mandalorian and Grogu (coming to theaters next May!), you won't want to miss our new episode. hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/10/20/h...
ICYMI: We released a new episode on Monday. Check it out! hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/10/20/h...
Hoth Takes #64: Do I Not Like Star Wars Anymore?
The teaser trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu makes it pretty clear that the first Star Wars movie in seven years will be a popcorn flick for Baby Yoda fans of all ages. But how much will hardco…
hothtakes.wordpress.com
October 22, 2025 at 3:04 PM
ICYMI: We released a new episode on Monday. Check it out! hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/10/20/h...
If you're anything like @billkuchman.bsky.social, you're not very excited for The Mandalorian and Grogu, Disney's next Star Wars movie. But maybe Haley will convince you to feel differently! Listen to our discussion about the teaser trailer: hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/10/20/h...
Hoth Takes #64: Do I Not Like Star Wars Anymore?
The teaser trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu makes it pretty clear that the first Star Wars movie in seven years will be a popcorn flick for Baby Yoda fans of all ages. But how much will hardco…
hothtakes.wordpress.com
October 21, 2025 at 11:15 PM
If you're anything like @billkuchman.bsky.social, you're not very excited for The Mandalorian and Grogu, Disney's next Star Wars movie. But maybe Haley will convince you to feel differently! Listen to our discussion about the teaser trailer: hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/10/20/h...
Our new episode, about the teaser trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu, explores how the movie fits (or, perhaps, doesn't fit) into Disney's existing Star Wars film slate: hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/10/20/h...
Hoth Takes #64: Do I Not Like Star Wars Anymore?
The teaser trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu makes it pretty clear that the first Star Wars movie in seven years will be a popcorn flick for Baby Yoda fans of all ages. But how much will hardco…
hothtakes.wordpress.com
October 21, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Our new episode, about the teaser trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu, explores how the movie fits (or, perhaps, doesn't fit) into Disney's existing Star Wars film slate: hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/10/20/h...
Disney's first Star Wars movie in seven years will be ... a generic adventure with Grogu and Din Djarin? Really?
Well, it might be smarter than some of us think.
Listen to our new episode: hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/10/20/h...
Well, it might be smarter than some of us think.
Listen to our new episode: hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/10/20/h...
Hoth Takes #64: Do I Not Like Star Wars Anymore?
The teaser trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu makes it pretty clear that the first Star Wars movie in seven years will be a popcorn flick for Baby Yoda fans of all ages. But how much will hardco…
hothtakes.wordpress.com
October 21, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Disney's first Star Wars movie in seven years will be ... a generic adventure with Grogu and Din Djarin? Really?
Well, it might be smarter than some of us think.
Listen to our new episode: hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/10/20/h...
Well, it might be smarter than some of us think.
Listen to our new episode: hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/10/20/h...
What audience is Disney trying to cultivate with The Mandalorian and Grogu? In our new episode, we analyze the movie's recently released teaser trailer and discuss the challenges of reaching mainstream audiences without alienating diehard fans. hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/10/20/h...
Hoth Takes #64: Do I Not Like Star Wars Anymore?
The teaser trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu makes it pretty clear that the first Star Wars movie in seven years will be a popcorn flick for Baby Yoda fans of all ages. But how much will hardco…
hothtakes.wordpress.com
October 21, 2025 at 12:00 AM
What audience is Disney trying to cultivate with The Mandalorian and Grogu? In our new episode, we analyze the movie's recently released teaser trailer and discuss the challenges of reaching mainstream audiences without alienating diehard fans. hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/10/20/h...
What did you think of the teaser trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu? Listen to our new episode to hear us break it down: hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/10/20/h...
Hoth Takes #64: Do I Not Like Star Wars Anymore?
The teaser trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu makes it pretty clear that the first Star Wars movie in seven years will be a popcorn flick for Baby Yoda fans of all ages. But how much will hardco…
hothtakes.wordpress.com
October 20, 2025 at 8:01 PM
What did you think of the teaser trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu? Listen to our new episode to hear us break it down: hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/10/20/h...
What does the recently released teaser trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu tell us about how Disney is steering the Star Wars franchise?
That's the subject of our new episode, with special guest @billkuchman.bsky.social.
hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/10/20/h...
That's the subject of our new episode, with special guest @billkuchman.bsky.social.
hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/10/20/h...
Hoth Takes #64: Do I Not Like Star Wars Anymore?
The teaser trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu makes it pretty clear that the first Star Wars movie in seven years will be a popcorn flick for Baby Yoda fans of all ages. But how much will hardco…
hothtakes.wordpress.com
October 20, 2025 at 4:03 PM
What does the recently released teaser trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu tell us about how Disney is steering the Star Wars franchise?
That's the subject of our new episode, with special guest @billkuchman.bsky.social.
hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/10/20/h...
That's the subject of our new episode, with special guest @billkuchman.bsky.social.
hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/10/20/h...