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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

@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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

If you're a fan of White Collar, you might enjoy @ericjgeller.com's Star Wars TV show pitch in our new "Hoth Tank" episode. hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/09/26/h...

If you've ever thought, "I know how to make the Star Wars sequels better," you need to hear @gracesegers.bsky.social's pitch in our new "Hoth Tank" episode. hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/09/26/h...

With so many characters and planets in the Star Wars galaxy, it's probably hard for Disney to figure out where to focus it storytelling attention. Luckily for them, they can listen to our new episode. hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/09/26/h...

If you're a fan of Flavortown like @gracesegers.bsky.social, you won't want to miss our new episode. hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/09/26/h...

What new Star Wars stories should Disney tell on the big and small screens? We've got ideas. You might not be able to guess all of them. Listen now: hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/09/26/h...

What do a notorious ISB officer, an underground rebel broadcaster, and a Force-sensitive stormtrooper have in common? They all get new opportunities to shine in the movie and TV ideas we pitch in our new episode. hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/09/26/h...

Have you listened to our new episode yet? We talk about the fragmented state of the Star Wars franchise and whether a story czar would make things better. hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/08/08/h...

❌ The Acolyte: Canceled. 🔚 Andor: Concluded. ✅ The Mandalorian: Seemingly greenlit into perpetuity. Is this a sign of a healthy franchise? Listen to our new episode, where we discuss the best ways for Lucasfilm to manage Star Wars going forward: hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/08/08/h...

Do you want to see more synergy between Star Wars movies and TV shows? Our new episode is all about the lack of that synergy in recent projects and whether that's a problem for the franchise. hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/08/08/h...

Are you excited to see Dave Filoni's influence spread further across the Star Wars saga in his (relatively) new role as Lucasfilm's chief creative officer? Filoni's status in the franchise is one of the topics we discuss in our new episode: hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/08/08/h...

Should more Star Wars TV shows fill in the gaps between movies, the way things work in the Marvel Cinematic Universe? That's what @ericjgeller argues in our new episode. What do you think of that approach? Let us know after you listen to the show! hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/08/08/h...

In our new episode, @gracesegers.bsky.social fondly recalls a quieter era of Star Wars storytelling and compares it to the cacophony of the Disney era. Is there too much content now? What should Lucasfilm do to maintain coherence? Listen for our thoughts! hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/08/08/h...

Programming note: There will be no new episode this month. We're taking the time to rest up and enjoy the summer. We'll be back with another episode soon!

Have you listened to our new episode yet? Check it out! hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/06/30/h...

What did you think of how Rey's character evolved throughout the sequel trilogy as the filmmakers brought her and Kylo Ren closer together? That's one of the topics we cover in our new episode. hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/06/30/h...

Who's a better leader in Star Wars: Leia Organa or Hera Syndulla? Consider that provocative question as you listen to our new episode about the women of Star Wars and how the franchise treats them. hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/06/30/h...

@gracesegers.bsky.social takes the helm for our new episode, which is all about female characters (and creators) in Star Wars. hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/06/30/h...

We've got some thoughts about how Star Wars has portrayed female characters and how the franchise has treated the women who make the stories. Listen now and let us know what you think! hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/06/30/h...

Women in Star Wars have mostly played second fiddle to male characters. Why is that, what has it meant for the franchise, and is that trend starting to change? We unpack those questions in our new episode. hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/06/30/h...

Hoth Takes returns with an episode about the women of Star Wars, the franchise's complicated legacy on gender dynamics, and the toxic history of fans' reactions to female creators and actors. hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/06/30/h...

If you're hankering for more #Andor content now that season 2 is over, why not listen to our latest episode? hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/05/23/h...

Have you listened to our new episode about #Andor season 2 yet? You don't want to miss it! hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/05/23/h...

#Andor season 2 pitted Cassian and Luthen against the Rebel leadership on Yavin. But was Cassian right about how much Yavin owed to Luthen? We discuss that and much more in our new episode: hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/05/23/h...

Vel and Cinta had a touching reunion in #Andor season 2, but it quickly turned tragic. That really bothered @gracesegers.bsky.social. Find out why by listening to our new episode! hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/05/23/h...

Despite a lot of disagreement in our new episode about #Andor season 2, there's one thing your Hoth Takes co-hosts can all agree on: Mon Mothma had one of the best storylines in the entire season. Stream or download now to hear our Andor discussion: hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/05/23/h...