The Holdo Maneuver

EPISODE LXXXI — STAR WARS: SKELETON CREW | Season One (Review)

"Can't Say I Remember No At Attin." Chart a course for adventure! This week on THE HOLDO MANEUVER [www.holdopod.com], host Marc Vibbert is joined by guest host Kenny Madison [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenny-madison/] (TREK WARS [https://www.trekwarspod.com/]) to break down the first season of STAR WARS: SKELETON CREW [https://www.disneyplus.com/browse/entity-4a73a750-f18c-450a-b9f7-d9f40974ff9d?distributionPartner=google]! Join us as we navigate the high-stakes journey of Wim, a dreamer caught between heroism and survival, and his unlikely crew—Fern, the sharp-witted leader; Neel, the moral compass; KB, the tech genius; and SM-33, the enigmatic droid with secrets of its own. Plus, we dig into the series’ most compelling wild card: Jod, the pirate pretending to be a Jedi. With its blend of swashbuckling adventure, coming-of-age drama, and deeper moral dilemmas, STAR WARS: SKELETON CREW brought fresh energy to the Star Wars galaxy. But did it stick the landing? We break down the biggest twists, unexpected betrayals, and where we hope the story goes next. Strap in, grab your best treasure map, and let’s get lost in space together—this is one hyperspace jump you won’t want to miss! Also Discussed: the underrated Disney film TREASURE PLANET, the Speilberg film HOOK, THE GOONIES, STRANGER THINGS, and much, much more... (recorded on: January 20th, 2025) — ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Merchandising!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://tinyurl.com/2tnn48jj] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://tinyurl.com/2tnn48jj] Find the show on YouTube & social media at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HoldoPod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [http://www.holdomaneuver.com/] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook | Twitter | BlueSky | Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://linktr.ee/holdopod] Follow us Individually! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Marc Vibbert⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://linktr.ee/MarcVibbert] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Michael J. Sawran⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/sawranmichael/] Email Us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HoldoPod@gmail.com [HoldoPod@gmail.com]

EPISODE LXXX — LEGO STAR WARS: REBUILD THE GALAXY (Review)

"DARTH JAR JAR?!?!" In this episode of The Holdo Maneuver [www.holdopod.com], Mike and Marc channel their inner Force Builders to dive into the hilariously chaotic world of LEGO STAR WARS: REBUILD THE GALAXY [https://www.disneyplus.com/series/lego-star-wars-rebuild-the-galaxy/]! Join us as we follow the journey of young nerf-herder Sig Greebling, who accidentally reshapes the entire galaxy after discovering the mysterious Cornerstone. With characters like Jedi Master Bobarian Afol ("Bob"), Darth Devastator, and even a talking Gonk droid named Servo, this story is as heartwarming as brick-busting fun. We discuss the comedic brilliance of mixing classic Star Wars tropes with LEGO’s trademark irreverence—like Sith Lord Jar Jar, water-covered Tatooine, and a podracing Luke Skywalker. Plus, we break down the galaxy-sized stakes, from Sig's family drama to epic battles involving rebel Ewoks, Sith uprisings, and an unexpected team-up between Leia, Greedo, and C-3PO! Also Discussed: what we'd like to see in a second installment, how underrated the LEGO Star Wars specials are, and much, much more... (recorded on: October 26th, 2024) — * ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Merchandising!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://tinyurl.com/2tnn48jj] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://tinyurl.com/2tnn48jj] * Find the show on YouTube & social media at: * ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HoldoPod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [http://www.holdomaneuver.com/] * ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook | Twitter | BlueSky | Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://linktr.ee/holdopod] * Follow us Individually! * ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Marc Vibbert⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://linktr.ee/MarcVibbert] * ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Michael J. Sawran⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/sawranmichael/] * Email Us * ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HoldoPod@gmail.com [HoldoPod@gmail.com]

EPISODE LXXIX — THE PATTERSON CUT | AHSOKA (Interview with Kai Patterson)

"What was the Jedi's favorite brand of squirt gun in the 90s? Ah-Supa-Soka." In this episode of ⁠The Holdo Maneuver, [www.holdopod.com] returning guest Kai Patterson [https://www.kaipattersonfilms.com/] joins Mike and Marc for an in-depth discussion about Kai’s fan re-edit of the Disney+ series AHSOKA [https://www.disneyplus.com/browse/entity-e64c22fc-fc7c-4ada-bbec-ab8351b8db97?distributionPartner=google]. Kai spent nearly 10 months creating a more concise, 2.5-hour movie interpretation of the show, including 115 visual effects shots! Hear how his deep love for Star Wars drove him to make both small and big changes, all aimed at telling the story in a way that resonates with his artistic vision. Whether you're curious about what he tweaked or just a fan of creative fan edits, this episode offers a unique behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to reshape a beloved story. Also Discussed: Topher Grace's fan re-edits, how fan edits can be interpreted within fandom, The Fandom Menace, and much, much more... (recorded on: October 1st, 2024) — * ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Merchandising!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://tinyurl.com/2tnn48jj] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://tinyurl.com/2tnn48jj] * Find the show on YouTube & social media at: * ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HoldoPod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [http://www.holdomaneuver.com/] * ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook | Twitter | BlueSky | Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://linktr.ee/holdopod] * Follow us Individually! * ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Marc Vibbert⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://linktr.ee/MarcVibbert] * ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Michael J. Sawran⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/sawranmichael/] * Email Us * ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HoldoPod@gmail.com [HoldoPod@gmail.com]

EPISODE LXXVIII — SDCC & D23 Expo 2024 News + THE SKELETON CREW (Trailer Breakdown)

"What if you could go anywhere you wanted in the whole galaxy? A real adventure." Join us for a thrilling episode of The Holdo Maneuver Podcast [www.holdopod.com], where Mike and Marc are unpacking all the biggest STAR WARS news from SAN DIEGO COMIC CON [https://www.comic-con.org/] & D23 EXPO 2024 [https://ultimatefanevent.d23.com/]! This week, we're joined by two incredible guests: Justin Gyorfi [https://www.instagram.com/beefminiaturegaming] (from RANT TO THE FUTURE [https://open.spotify.com/show/0ckcEQCVw4QQaAL15sgeoc?si=dba02da5b3644c4c]) and Stanford Clark [https://x.com/stanfordclark] (from Animation Fascination [https://animationfascination.wordpress.com/] & Movies: Past and Present [https://moviespastandpresent.com/].) 🚀 What You'll Discover: - SKELETON CREW [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6voXgBlmpk] Exclusive First Look: Dive into the all-new trailer, set to premiere on Disney+ on December 3, 2024. We’ll break down the biggest moments and speculate on what’s to come! - AHSOKA and STAR TOURS Updates: Get the scoop on the latest adventures of Ahsoka Tano and how Star Toursis leveling up with new destinations inspired by Ahsoka, and the "Millenium Falcon: Smuggler's Run" ride with "The Mandalorian." Find out which planets you'll be visiting next! - Collector's Alert: We’re revealing the latest must-have Star Wars collectibles announced at D23, including the exclusive R6-D23 Astromech Droid and the epic Starspeeder 3000 playset. Hear our guests' thoughts on these releases and what makes them so special. 💫 Our guests, Justin and Stanford, bring their unique perspectives and deep Star Wars knowledge to the table, ensuring a discussion that’s as insightful as it is entertaining. Whether you’re a casual viewer or a die-hard fan, this episode has everything you need to stay up to date-with the Star Wars universe! (recorded on: August 20th, 2024) — * ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Merchandising!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://tinyurl.com/2tnn48jj] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://tinyurl.com/2tnn48jj] * Find the show on YouTube & social media at: * ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HoldoPod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [http://www.holdomaneuver.com/] * ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook | Twitter | BlueSky | Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://linktr.ee/holdopod] * Follow us Individually! * ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Marc Vibbert⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://linktr.ee/MarcVibbert] * ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Michael J. Sawran⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/sawranmichael/] * Email Us * ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HoldoPod@gmail.com [HoldoPod@gmail.com]

EPISODE LXXVII — So What Exactly is Canon in STAR WARS Now? (Discussion)

"Train yourself to let go of everything you fear to lose." Join Mike & Marc (with guests Adam Molloy [http://www.adammolloy.com] & from "The Saga Continues [https://x.com/StarWarsTSC]," Paul Hermann [https://x.com/Hermann22]) on this episode of The Holdo Maneuver [http://www.holdopod.com] as we take aim at the galaxy's biggest debate: Has Disney really broken STAR WARS canon? We debunk the grifters Star Wars Theories and set the record straight before you go nerdrotic, diving deep into the decisions behind the canon reset, how the Lucasfilm Story Group ensures continuity, and why new additions to the saga respect the lore we've all come to love. Plus, we explore how Disney's creative choices are expanding the Star Wars universe in exciting ways while still paying homage to the original trilogy and Legends. Whether you're a fan of THE ACOLYTE, the sequels, THE MANDALORIAN, or just curious about the state of Star Wars today, this episode is packed with insights and some laughs—because even in a galaxy far, far away, we all need a good dad joke now and then! (recorded on: August 7th, 2024) — * ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Merchandising!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://tinyurl.com/2tnn48jj] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://tinyurl.com/2tnn48jj] * Find the show on YouTube & social media at: * ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HoldoPod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [http://www.holdomaneuver.com/] * ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook | Twitter | BlueSky | Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://linktr.ee/holdopod] * Follow us Individually! * ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Marc Vibbert⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://linktr.ee/MarcVibbert] * ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Michael J. Sawran⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/sawranmichael/] * Email Us * ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HoldoPod@gmail.com⁠ [HoldoPod@gmail.com]