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Top up your coaxium, pay off the portmaster, check the nava computer and try not to bounce too close to a supernova as we invite you to Start Your Engines. Join Paul Naylor and Mark Newbold as they look at the Empire's most ubiquitous vessel, the TIE Fighter.Tune into a new episode of Start Your Engines every sixth Friday at 7.00pm GMT on Fantha Tr…

Celebration Anaheim looms, Obi-Wan Kenobi approaches, and news is busier than the snack bar at Chalmuns on Meileron Fruit Fridays as Making Tracks Episode 137 delves deep into the latest galactic happenings. We look at interviews with Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen talking Obi-Wan Kenobi, welcome back the Star Wars Livestream at Celebration a…

We've got a bumper episode as we hit the convention trail, get warmed up for Celebration Anaheim and thrill at Obi-Wan Kenobi and Ahsoka news. This week the Marks are joined by Steve Sansweet and Anne Neumann from Rancho Obi-Wan to talk Celebration Anaheim, August 20th's Rancho gala and more, head to Blackburn for Star Wars Fan Fun day and our chat…

Carl and Greig head for the Outer Rim and chat all things Star Wars including recent and forthcoming shows, ‘The Great Hasbro Packaging Debate’ and are joined by Darth Elvis Junior, Elliott, to discuss the new LEGO Star Wars game, The Skywalker Saga. All that plus tunes from Darth Elvis, Ciao Gaona, Royish Good Looks, Necessary Animals and F-105, i…

Better get comfy because we've got 3 listeners questions on Episode 135 of Making Tracks, not to mention a drive through this weeks Star Wars news. We talk Celebration Anaheim panels and Mark Hamill not attending, look at Star Wars Fan Fun Day and the new guest announcements as Warwick Davis and family are forced to pull out of the event - and anno…

Join Johanna Nybelius and Clair Henry as they return for the latest episode of Planet Leia. This episode Clair and Johanna grab their buckets and spades and dig into the desert planets of the Star Wars galaxy and the women who live on them, as well as chatting with actress Shina Shihoko Nagai who portrayed Huika Siliu, the mother of young Pendra Si…

Episode 134 of Making Tracks arrives at the starport of your ears, bringing your a precious cargo of galactic news and much more. We discuss the taxation of trade routes...errr, we mean Disney World issues in Florida, Natalie Holt scoring Obi-Wan Kenobi, a new banner and blurb for the 27th May Disney Plus show, discuss the news that Andor could run…

Adam O'Brien is back with the 60th episode of The Fantha From Down Under and this episode he's discussing the prequel trilogy and the imminent arrival of Obi-Wan Kenobi, a limited series on Disney Plus landing 27th May which will see the long-awaited return of Ewan McGregor to the role of Obi-Wan Kenobi.Remember to tune in to Good Morning Tatooine,…

Episode 133 is here as we delve into the minutiae of the Star Wars galaxy. We discuss Bryce Dallas Howard and Ahsoka, look at the forthcoming Jeremy Bulloch auction, get excited for the return of the Star Wars Zone at London Film and Comic Con and new guest announcements, look at Mads Mikkelsen and his thoughts on Indiana Jones 5 and listen to Rupe…

Grab your bookmarks, it’s time to take cover as we unleash the Canon Fodder over the Star Wars galaxy of literature. This episode we welcome journalist, historian and 501st Legion member Andrew Liptak to the show. In his forthcoming book 'COSPLAY: A HISTORY - The Builders, Fans, and Makers Who Bring Your Favorite Stories to Life'- on sale 28th June…

It's been a few weeks but a brand spanking new episode of Making Tracks is finally here. The Marks return to talk holidays at Galaxy's Edge, the ignition of Start Your Engines, the passing of Christopher Muncke, Hasbro Fan First Wednesday, walk through the Celebration Anaheim panels so far, take in a listeners question and share the good news that …

Top up your coaxium, pay off the portmaster, check the nava computer and try not to bounce too close to a supernova as we launch Start Your Engines. Join Paul Naylor and Mark Newbold as they look at the most famous starship in the galaxy, the Millennium Falcon.Tune into a new episode of Start Your Engines every sixth Friday at 7.00pm GMT on Fantha …

2022 sees the 20th anniversary of Attack of the Clones and we're right here to celebrate that landmark as Mark and Mark look back 20 years to Episode 2, remember the time, discuss the film and tip the hat to arguably the most underrated Star Wars film of them all on a special episode of Making Tracks.Remember to tune in to Good Morning Tatooine, LI…

Jump on your swoop bike and head on down to the Desert Planet and join Greig & Carl, and special guest Andy Lyth as they discuss the latest happenings in the Star Wars galaxy and beyond. With music from Scandroid, High Adventure, Darth Elvis & Friends, Royish Good Looks, Blues Harvest and Star Wars Culture sit back and enjoy as we talk all things B…

Join us for the third of three sit down interviews with members of the cast and crew of Rogue One as we celebrate its 5th anniversary. Today we chat with the man behind a number of Rogue One creatures and of course the inimitable BB-8 Brian Herring about his time in the Star Wars galaxy on a very special edition of Making Tracks.Remember to tune in…

Join Johanna Nybelius and Clair Henry as they return for the latest episode of Planet Leia. This episode they look at the female pilots of the Star Wars saga and chat with Resistance pilot Liz Ansari at CovCon Junior. All this with the afterburners at full power on Episode 8 of Planet Leia.We love you - you know!Tune into a new episode of Planet Le…

It's time for episode 131 of Making Tracks and - no surprises here - we're talking all things Obi-Wan Kenobi. Hopes, fears, views on that teaser and the images from Entertainment Weekly, we're pumping out opinions like a flatulent Eopie on the latest episode of Making Tracks.Remember to tune in to Good Morning Tatooine, LIVE Sunday evenings at 9.00…

Adam O'Brien - the Lethal Mullet himself - is back and this time round he's joined by a returning guest, Fantha Tracks reviewer Eric Onkenhout to discuss Star Wars literature, The Book of Boba Fett, external influences on the saga and much more on Episode 59 of The Fantha From Down Under.Tune into a new episode of The Fantha From Down Under every s…

Making Tracks is back with episode 130 and a look back at the work of Ralph McQuarrie a decade after his passing, the death of Alan Ladd Jr., whether we think a Rogue Squadron film could be turned around by December 2023 and take in a listeners question. All this and much more on the latest episode of Making Tracks.Remember to tune in to Good Morni…

It's time for Making Tracks and todays delectable menu of Star Wars content includes our thoughts on Galactic Starcruiser, the Welsh home of the Millennium Falcon back in 1979, the latest Retro Collection double pack from Hasbro and not 1, not 2 but 3 listeners questions. All this and more nerfs than you could reasonably expect to herd on the 129th…

Episode 128 of Making Tracks arrives like a ferry full of Pykes and along with it comes discussion, dissemination and the literal dismemberment of the latest Star Wars news. We delight in the return of John Williams to the saga on Obi-Wan Kenobi and welcome Andor composer Nicholas Britell, encourage you to vote for Rancho Obi-Wan as the best pop cu…

Making Tracks is back with its 127th studio episode and a look at the latest news from across the Star Wars galaxy. We get excited for the arrival of Obi-Wan Kenobi on 25th May, discuss the arrival of Ray Stevenson to the cast of Ahsoka, roll through the latest Hasbro Fan First Wednesday reveals, get all nostalgic for Rogue One as an Extended Editi…

Catch up with the festive happenings on our Desert Planet as Carl and Greig breakdown what Santa brought them, all the news from the kitchen at Farthest From vintage toy fair, The Book of Boba Fett, previewing #SWPodcastDay and much much more. With music along the way from Caio Gaona, Royish Good Looks, Mr B Gentleman Rhymer and Bantha Rider. So he…

Join us for the latest episode of Making Tracks Reaction Chat, where the Marks will chew over the latest in Star Wars programming. Tonight they delve into The Book of Boba Fett Chapter Seven, In The Name of Honor, and be warned - there are SPOILERS AHEAD.Remember to tune in to Good Morning Tatooine, LIVE Sunday evenings at 9.00pm UK, 4.00pm Eastern…

We're almost at the end of the first season of The Book of Boba Fett, we're approaching the end of Phase One of the High Republic, Star Wars Fan Fun Day is movng to Blackburn...will the changes never end? We hope not, or we'd have nothing to talk about, and talk we do on episode 126 as we welcome author Daniel Jose Older and chat the Wars on the 2n…

Join Carl and Greig for this special edition of Desert Planet Discs, celebrating the 2nd annual Star Wars Podcast day. With music from The Electric Moog Orchestra and Blues Harvest, not to mention a podcast exclusive first play of the new Darth Elvis and Friends song, the guys share some of their thoughts on podcast day and give new listeners an in…

Join the Marks as they dive into the history of podcasting, why it's such a special format to share and celebrate Star Wars and chew over a few choice GFFA questions on Star Wars Podcast Day. Join in the in the fun, subscribe to Fantha Tracks to get all our podcast content, and enjoy #StarWarsPodcastDay #SWPD2022Tomorrow brings episode 126 of Makin…

Join Johanna Nybelius and Clair Henry as they delve into the female characters of The Book of Boba Fett, discussing just why the women of Star Wars are every bit as important as their male and non-binary counterparts. All this and some thought-provoking conversation on Episode 7 of Planet Leia.We love you - you know!Tune into a new episode of Plane…

Join us for the latest episode of Making Tracks Reaction Chat, where the Marks will chew over the latest in Star Wars programming. Tonight they delve into The Book of Boba Fett Chapter Six, From the Desert Comes a Stranger, and be warned - there are SPOILERS AHEAD.Remember to tune in to Good Morning Tatooine, LIVE Sunday evenings at 9.00pm UK, 4.00…

Hop on board this intergalactic 125 as we head for the Outer Rim to chew over this weeks happenings in the Star Wars galaxy. We look at Anthony Daniels at Ealing Studios and discuss what he could be doing there, get all warm and fuzzy as the family of Peter Mayhew welcome Carey Jones - Black Krrsantan from The Book of Boba Fett - into the wookiee f…

Adam O'Brien is back with a new episode of The Fantha From Down Under. After a year away he's got plenty to talk about, and this first episode back looks at what's been happening in the Star Wars galaxy and gears us up for what we can look forward to in future episodes of the show.Tune into a new episode of The Fantha From Down Under on the final S…

Join us for the latest episode of Making Tracks Reaction Chat, where the Marks will chew over the latest in Star Wars programming. Tonight they delve into The Book of Boba Fett Chapter Five, The Return of The Mandalorian, and be warned - there are SPOILERS AHEAD.Remember to tune in to Good Morning Tatooine, LIVE Sunday evenings at 9.00pm UK, 4.00pm…

Episode 124 of Making Tracks is here and brings with it some superb guests in the form of Matt Fox of May The Toys Be With You and official Topps artist Jay Manchand, surrounded by Star Wars chatter the likes of which hasn't been heard since Max Rebo joined the Modal Nodes. We look at Mary Elizabeth Winstead potentially joining the Ahsoka series, t…

Join us for the first episode of Making Tracks Reaction Chat, where the Marks will chew over the latest in Star Wars programming. Tonight they delve into The Book of Boba Fett Chapter Four, The Gathering Storm, and be warned - there are SPOILERS AHEAD.Remember to tune in to Good Morning Tatooine, LIVE Sunday evenings at 9.00pm UK, 4.00pm Eastern an…

And a-one, and a-two, and an Episode one-two-three as the Marks return like a rancor to Jabba's Palace to discuss the latest Star Wars happenings. They reflect on the passing of Courtship of Princess Leia author Dave Wolverton, congratulate George Lucas and Kathleen Kennedy on their Milestone Awards from the Producers Guild of America, look forward…

Episode 122 is here as we once again head to the world of the twin suns and discuss the second Chapter of The Book of Boba Fett The Tribes of Tatooine, head to Croydon Charity Star Wars Day and the second part of our chat with Star Wars performer Aidan Cook*, look at the chances of Star Wars Celebration taking place this year as June's E3 heads onl…

Join us for the second of three sit down interviews with members of the cast and crew of Rogue One as we celebrate its 5th anniversary. Today we chat with the head of the Creature Shop, Oscar winning genius Neal Scanlan about his time creating magic in the Star Wars galaxy on a very special edition of Making Tracks.Remember to tune in to Good Morni…

It's 2022 and Making Tracks is back as the Marks catch up after the festive break, talk Mon Mothma with Caroline Blakiston at Wales Comic Con and dig into the first chapter of The Book of Boba Fett, Stranger In A Strange Land. All this and....well, actualy that's the top and bottom of it on the 121st episode of Making Tracks.Remember to tune in to …

Join us for the first of three sit down interviews with members of the cast and crew of Rogue One as we celebrate its 5th anniversary. Today we chat with actor Guy Henry about his time in the Star Wars galaxy, his wider career onscreens large and small and his love of driving coaches. All this and much more on a very special edition of Making Track…

HO HO HOT DANG!!!! Join Greig and Carl for a festive flurry of chatter and tunes to bring some Christmas cheer from a galaxy far, far away, and who better for a guest on a Christmas episode than Star Wars Santa himself. Find out who’s been naughty or nice this year, and we find out the definitive answer to the question “What should we leave out for…

So...what DO you get a wookiee for Christmas when he already owns a comb? We're not sure but we're trying to find out as we present to you the Christmas episode of Making Tracks. We catch up with Mike Quinn and the Retro Draughtsman* at Wales Comic Con, take in a festive listeners question, discuss the new The Book of Boba Fett teaser, welcome Retu…

There are only 11 days to Christmas but Fantha Tracks want to spoil you early with another show this week, so listen as the Marks (and Carl Bayliss) catch up with Angus MacInnes at Wales Comic Con, discuss The High Republic rumours surrounding The Acolyte and Eclipse, ponder the possibilities surrounding Patty Jenkins leaving Cleopatra, talk LEGO S…

Join us from Farthest From 22 for Making Tracks with Mark Newbold, our last-minute stand-in co-host Paul Naylor and guests Gus Lopez from the Star Wars Collectors Archive, Martin Keeler from Star Wars Spins and The Zuveum and a packed and highly attentive room of listeners all enjoying a LIVE episode of Making Tracks.Remember to tune in to Good Mor…

It's been a while, but Planet Leia is back as Clair Henry and Johanna Nybelius look at what you'll discover if you Google 'Star Wars women'. Their findings may surprise you, but their journey towards the answers will definitely entertain. Which Star Wars women speak the most words? Who are the most influential women in the galaxy, and why is the an…

Budge over, we're going to need the room to fit everything into the latest Making Tracks as the Marks chat with BB-8 puppeteer Brian Herring and Dak Ralter himself John Morton at Wales Comic Con, welcome Jeremy Beckett from the Holo-Brick Archives with the latest LEGO news as well as discussing this weeks Star Wars news and....the Spice Girls? You'…

We've got a full tank of petrol, half a pack of Murray Mints, it's dark and we're wearing sunglasses which means it's time to hit the road for another galaxy-spanning episode of Making Tracks. This episode we sit down with the legendary producer Robert Watts at Wales Comic Con, head to Croydon Charity Star Wars Day for the first part of our chat wi…

We're back out on the road as we hit London Film and Comic Con, Croydon Charity Star Wars Day and Wales Comic Con where we report back from these busy weekends and bring chats with Darth Vader sculptor Brian Muir and a rare one, Wedge Antilles himself Denis Lawson who talks life, career and his return as Wedge in The Rise of Skywalker. We look at t…

Welcome to a special episode of Making Tracks as we listen in on an Exclusive Virtual Roundtable which took place on Tuesday 16th November featuring Producer Alyssa Finley, Voice actor Bobby Moynihan and host Holly Frey as they discuss all things Tales From The Galaxy's Edge and its special Meta Quest 2 Experience which opens at Downtown Disney in …

Join us as we celebrate everyone's favourite Wookiee holiday and deep dive on The Holiday Special. Carl and Greig share their thoughts on what it brought to Star Wars galaxy, and continues to bring us today. And with a galactic exclusive first play of a new Darth Elvis & Friends track, no wonder we're saying TFI Life Day!Remember to tune in to our …

It's all systems go in the Star Wars galaxy, and because the GFFA is on red alert so are we as we return to Croydon Star Wars Charity Day and our chat with Admiral Ackbar himself Tim Rose (with added Paul Naylor) and talk all things Rogue Squadron, Kenobi, Boba Fett and much more besides on a jam-packed, hot-off-the-press 115th episode of Making Tr…