In the first episode of Season 19 of Star Wars: In a Galaxy, Eli and Jacob watch and discuss the first three episodes of The Bad Batch Season 3: "Confined", "Paths Unknown", and "Shadows of Tantiss". Among their discussion: – The precise, methodical nature of "Confined". – Imperial fascism and its philosophies. – Omega's journey starting out in thi…

In this special episode of Star Wars: In a Galaxy, Eli and Jacob (who are BACK!) discuss their favorite things about the heroic freedom fighter, Cassian Andor. Among their discussion: – Cassian and K-2's one shot comic that will almost definitely be retconned. – Fest and its significance (or lack thereof) to Cassian's story – Star Wars: Go Rogue (l…

In the seventh episode of Star Wars: In a Galaxy – A Theme Between Themes, Eli is joined (finally!) by special guests Scotty Jayro and Gerry Cable of The Bombadcast to discuss the mythologized micro-organism seen in The Phantom Menace. They watched clips ⁠from the film (46:40 - 47:47, 50:35 - 51:11, 1:34:50 - 1:36:23), the TCW episode "Destiny", an…

In the sixth episode of Star Wars: In a Galaxy – A Theme Between Themes, Eli and special guest Jarod the Dark Jedi from The Nerd Academy Podcast discuss the similarities between Galen Marek and Osha Aniseya, specifically with regards to their relationships with their formative Masters. They watched Episode 8 of The Acolyte and timestamps 34:12 - 42…

In the fifth episode of Star Wars: In a Galaxy – A Theme Between Themes, Eli and special guest Brooke from the Yap Sesh Podcast discuss the character of Hera Syndulla. They watched the Bad Batch episode "Devil's Deal", the Rebels episode "Homecoming", and the Ahsoka epsode "Toil and Trouble". Find all of Brooke's stuff that she does online: https:/…

In the tenth episode of Season 18 of Star Wars: In a Galaxy, Eli and Jacob discuss their overall thoughts of Jedi: Survivor. Among their discussion: We are using Gamer's Little Playground's cutscene montage. Find it here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPtb15j4fNk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The next episode of Star Wars: In a Galaxy will release on August …

In the ninth episode of Season 18 of Star Wars: In a Galaxy, Eli and special guest Scotty Holiday watch and discuss the final 45 minutes (6:00:00 - end) of Jedi: Survivor. Among their discussion: – Bode Akuna, the villain that you are – The hollowness of Cal's major kills in this game – It's always the kids in Lucasian storytelling – Errands in a g…

In the eighth episode of Season 18 of Star Wars: In a Galaxy, Eli and special guest Sean Roome watch and discuss the eighth 45 minutes (5:15:00 - 6:00:00) of Jedi: Survivor. Among their discussion: – The calm before the storm – That twist. THAT. TWIST. – "You're not the only one who survived" – Bode Akuna, 9 BBY – The experience of playing as Cere …

In the seventh episode of Season 18 of Star Wars: In a Galaxy, Eli and Jacob watch and discuss the seventh 45 minutes (4:30:00 - 5:15:00) of Jedi: Survivor. Among their discussion: – How Dagan Gera lost his arm. – Platforming, platforming, platforming – Rayvis' "warrior's death" is interesting (writing-wise), but also stupid (in-character) – Fantas…

In the sixth episode of Season 18 of Star Wars: In a Galaxy, Eli and Jacob are joined yet again by special guest Davor from the Space Swifties and Clashing Sabers podcasts as they all watch and discuss the sixth 45 minutes (3:45:00 - 4:30:00) of Jedi: Survivor. Among their discussion: – Discussions of Cal/Merrin – A f*cking crazy action sequence – …

In the fifth episode of Season 18 of Star Wars: In a Galaxy, Eli and Jacob watch and discuss the fifth 45 minutes (3:00:00 - 3:45:00) of Jedi: Survivor. Among their discussion: – More puzzles. We know, we know. – The fall of Dagan Gera – Fighting lightsaber-wielding enemies who don't use the Force! – Eli briefly summarizes Jedi: Battle Scars – Jedi…

In the fourth episode of Season 18 of Star Wars: In a Galaxy, Eli and Jacob watch and discuss the fourth 45 minutes (2:15:00 - 3:00:00) of Jedi: Survivor. Among their discussion: – Catching up with the "Desert Ghost" – What "the fire" represents – ENO CORDOVA IS ALIVE????? – Under-utilization of the Hidden Path – We can't stop laughing about the sp…

In the third episode of Season 18 of Star Wars: In a Galaxy, Eli and guest host Conor Cicchitti watch and discuss the third 45 minutes (1:30:00 - 2:15:00) of Jedi: Survivor. Among their discussion: – Dagan Gera business (credit: Alden Diaz) – So Dagan and Santari, they were...? – TANALORRRRRRIESDGBSDIUGBSIUDBTSIUFDBGISDUG – Taming the relter – The …

In the second episode of Season 18 of Star Wars: In a Galaxy, Eli and Jacob, along with special guests Linds and Savi from the Stardust Records podcast, watch the second 45 minutes (45:00 - 1:30:00) of Jedi: Survivor. Among their discussion: – The community on Koboh – ...reactions around Turgle – The Bedlam Raiders. – The High Republic in Jedi: Sur…

Well the Road to 100 Series comes to a close, and I could not think of a better guest to close us out strong than KG! KG hosts the Living the KG Life and is a fellow Boston based Disney podcaster. KG teaches us all a little more about DVC and RunDisney which are admittedly 2 Disney topics I know not much about, so I am taking notes on this appearan…

In the first episode of Season 18 of Star Wars: In a Galaxy, Eli and Jacob watch the first 45 minutes (0:00 - 45:00) of Jedi: Survivor. Among their discussion: – The hardened Cal Kestis. – Imperial Coruscant – Senator Sejan and what he represents – They... had to bring Ninth back. – New gameplay features! (We stan the ascension cable!) – Bode Akuna…

The Road to 100 Series is almost over, and we are definitely closing strong as we enter the final stretch with these 2 wonderful guests we have for you here on Episode 95. Caleb and Caitlyn from the Market House podcast join the show for the very first time and I could not be more excited because they are some of the oldest friends I have on my pod…

When I think of Disneyland and big time Disney fans, 2 of the first names I think of are Dave (@daveifornia) and Q (@qs_trips). If someone asked me to come up with a list of 10 MUST FOLLOW IG accounts to recommend someone new just coming into the world of the online Disney community should follow, Dave and Q would both be on that list for me. Not o…

The road to 100 series continues to roll down the tracks and tonight I could not be more excited to introduce you all to this group of Idiots. Don't worry though, for this group, that word is actually a compliment because on this episode I welcome on Kaity, Marissa, and Stephen from the Idiot's Guide to Imagineering. This trio have quickly become s…

In this episode, Eli and Jacob return to Star Wars Opinions for its fifth installment, asking each other various Star Wars opinionated questions. The next episode of Star Wars: In a Galaxy will release on June 7, 2024. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Threads: @InaGalaxyPod Follow our spinoff trivia show on Twitter: @inagalaxytrivia Follow Eli …

There's a special guest on the podcast for this bonus episode for a special announcement for an upcoming Disneyland vacation. Listen up, because we need your help on some decision making! The DMSW Podcast is proud to be a podcast partner with the ConciEARS Travel Agency! Click here to get help with your next Disney trip! Follow and Interact with th…

Things are picking up steam now in The DMSW Podcast Road to 100 series! Alex from the Main Street Mechies Podcast joins us for the 2nd episode release of this week. Alex cohosts his show with his Disney bestie Noah, and the majority of their episodes are Armchair Imagineering focussed, but they also do a great job with their trip reports, inviting …

We are back with the next installment in The DMSW Podcast Road to 100 series with my very special guest, CJ from the Park 2 Park Podcast. CJ was my first ever outside podcast guest so it is so cool to go full circle and have her back on once again as we approach episode 100, but I am even more excited that she will be back very soon with her Park 2…

In the eighth and final episode of Season 17 of Star Wars: In a Galaxy, Eli and Jacob discuss their overall thoughts about Season 1 of Obi-Wan Kenobi. The next episode of Star Wars: In a Galaxy will release on May 31, 2024. Watch the Epic Confrontations match on Tuesday (4 PM PST / 7 PM EST): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGIXp76he68 Follow us on…

Today's episode officially kicks off The DMSW Podcast Road to 100 series, and I could not be happier than to have Brian and Tracey from the Rope Dropping Knowledge Podcast as my guests to help us kick this party off and get the train rolling down the tracks. Brian has been on the podcast before, back during the Ahsoka Recap Show series we did, but …

In the seventh episode of Season 17 of Star Wars: In a Galaxy, Eli and Jacob discuss both halves of the twenty-third episode and the twenty-fifth episode of Young Jedi Adventures: "The Caves of Batuu"/"Finders Keepers" and "The Prince and the Pirate". Among their discussion: – Kai's "Path of the Jedi" – How to do a non-violent Force vision. – BRACC…

My daughter Zoe joins us this week to give a full trip report episode for our Father/Daughter 1 on 1 trip down to Walt Disney World. We stayed at Pop Century, we park hopped, we did a ton of rides, saw a ton of shows, walked a crazy amount of miles, ate tons of great snacks, but most importantly we made tons of great memories. Day 1: Magic Kingdom …

In the sixth episode of Season 17 of Star Wars: In a Galaxy, Eli and Jacob discuss the second half of the nineteenth episode, the first half of the twentieth episode, and both halves of the twenty-second episode of Young Jedi Adventures: "Raxlo Strikes Back", "Aftershock", and "The Tale of Short Spire"/"The Team Up". Among their discussion: – NUBS …

In the fifth episode of Season 17 of Star Wars: In a Galaxy, Eli and Jacob discuss the both halves of the sixteenth episode, the first half of the seventeenth episode, and the first half of the nineteenth episode of Young Jedi Adventures: "Mystery of the Opal Cave"/"Clash", "Stuck in the Muck", and "Life Day". Among their discussion: – #Taborrdempt…

In the fourth episode of Season 17 of Star Wars: In a Galaxy, Eli and Jacob discuss the first half of the thirteenth episode, the first half of the fourteenth episode, and both halves of the fifteenth episode of Young Jedi Adventures: "Tree Troubles", "Charhound Chase", and "An Adventure with Yoda"/"The Talon Takeover" Among their discussion: – Rax…

In the fourth installment of our annual series, Eli and Jacob do some more collaborative Star Wars tier lists! Our TierMaker account: https://tiermaker.com/user/507933 The next episode of Star Wars: In a Galaxy will release on April 26, 2024. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Threads: @InaGalaxyPod Follow our spinoff trivia show on Twitter: @ina…

What's more fun than breaking down and reviewing Disney's newest animated movie Wish? Easy! Breaking down and reviewing Disney's newest animated movie Wish with Hannah and Elisa from the Learning the Magic Podcast! Hannah and Elisa are 2 of the very best friends I have made since starting this podcast adventure, I have had them both on separately m…

In the third episode of Season 17 of Star Wars: In a Galaxy, Eli and Jacob discuss the ninth and twelfth episodes of Young Jedi Adventures: "The Princess and the Jedi"/"Kai's Bad Day" and "Off the Rails"/"The Thieves of Tharnaka". Among their discussion: – Discussions on how royalty is treated in Star Wars. – f*ckin Taborr again – Eli rants about h…

Not a lot of bells and whistles needed for this description. It's a good old fashioned rankings type of podcast episode, and I give my Top 10 Disney Animated movies of all time. I throw a few honorable mentions out there, and I also list the animated movies I have still some how some way not found a chance to watch yet. This was a fun episode topic…

In the second episode of Season 17 of Star Wars: In a Galaxy, Eli and Jacob discuss the first half of the fifth episode, the entire sixth episode, and the first half of the seventh episode of Young Jedi Adventures: "The Jellyfruit Pursuit", "Squadron"/"Forest Defenders", and "The Jedi and the Thief" Among their discussion: – Juicy and jiggly, soft …

In the first episode of Season 17 of Star Wars: In a Galaxy, Eli, Jacob, and special guest Isabella discuss the first two episodes of Young Jedi Adventures, "The Young Jedi"/"Yoda's Mission" and "Nash's Race Day"/"The Lost Jedi Ship". Among their discussion: – THE HIGH REPUBLIC! FOR LIGHT AND LIFE! – Piotr Michael's Yoda. – Everyone feels bad for Z…

In the second and final episode of Season 16.5 of Star Wars: In a Galaxy, Eli and Jacob discuss three shorts from the second season of Star Wars: Visions, "The Bandits of Golak", "In the Stars", and "The Pit". Among their discussion: – "The Bandits of Golak" just being cool and fitting in with canon super well. – A new Inquisitor! – All about the f…

As promised, Lyndsey, Bethany, and Hannah from ConciEARS are all back on the show this week. On this episode we learn more about ConciEARS as a company as well as some of their history and how they can help you as your future travel planners. The ladies were very good sports, and played a quick game of "Elevator Sales Pitch" to give you an idea of …

In the first episode Season 16.5 of Star Wars: In a Galaxy, Eli and Jacob discuss four shorts from the second season of Star Wars: Visions, "Aau's Song", "Sith", "Journey to the Dark Head", and "Screecher's Reach". Among their discussion: – Eli completely forgot "Aau's Song". Whoops. – Gorgeous animation in all four, but especially the first. – "Si…

In this special episode, Eli and Jacob talk about the deleted scenes from Seasons 3 and 4 and whether they should have been included in the final episodes. The next episode of Star Wars: In a Galaxy will release on March 15, 2024. Compilation we watched: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Absp-6Q9T0 Link to our rulings on Deleted Scenes so far: https…

It has been a BUSY start to 2024, and it has also been filled with a lot of the flu and other random sickness being passed around my house. I am playing catch up with this weeks episode and finally getting you all a full trip review from my solo dad visit to WDW in January. If you listen the entire way through you will get a heads up on a giveaway …

In the seventh and final episode of Season 16 of Star Wars: In a Galaxy, Eli and Jacob discuss their overall thoughts about Obi-Wan Kenobi. The next episode of Star Wars: In a Galaxy will release on March 8, 2024. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Threads: @InaGalaxyPod Follow our spinoff trivia show on Twitter: @inagalaxytrivia Follow Eli every…

On this episode of The DMSW Podcast I welcome Lyndsey Wells, Bethany Ghilardi, and Hannah Hood from ConciEARS onto the show. Lyndsey is the president and head travel planner at ConciEARS, Bethany is the Director of Partnerships and a Senior Travel Planner, and Hannah is a Travel Planner and host of the Learning the Magic Podcast. This is a "Get to …

In the sixth episode of Season 16 of Star Wars: In a Galaxy, Eli Jacob, and special guest Alden Diaz from Ahch-To Radio discuss the sixth and final episode of Obi-Wan Kenobi, "Part VI"! Among their discussion: – Beru Whitesun Lars. That's it. That's the sentence. – Obi-Wan borrowing L0-LA! – The rematch of the century. – Why Alden Diaz thinks that …

In the fifth episode of Season 16 of Star Wars: In a Galaxy, Eli Jacob, and special guests Boop and John from the Nerdherder Podcast discuss the fifth episode of Obi-Wan Kenobi, "Part V"! Among their discussion: – This episode belongs to Hayden Christensen. – The importance of Tala Durith. – Bail Organa is him. – "Do you really want Anakin dead?" –…

Well it's been a long time since we've had to do a "You Know What Really Grinds My Gears?" episode, but this one has been brewing for a few weeks behind the scenes. It started with the announcement that Mando was not coming back for a 4th season and instead was being made into a movie. Then out of nowhere Disney dropped the announcement that we wer…

In the fourth episode of Season 16 of Star Wars: In a Galaxy, Eli and Jacob discuss the fourth episode of Obi-Wan Kenobi, "Part IV"! Among their discussion: – Roken! – Hearing the words "Fortress Inquisitorius" uttered in live action – The complications of Reva's character. – "It's a tomb", Obi-Wan Kenobi, 9 BBY – Tala being really good at her job …

Well it has been a few weeks, but I hope the idea I had for this episode turns out to be worth the wait for you. I took some time off for the holidays to relax with my family, then we hit my birthday and New Years Day, and we made a BIG announcement for the future of the podcast on Instagram. When I talked about that BIG announcement here on the po…

In the third episode of Season 16 of Star Wars: In a Galaxy, Eli and Jacob discuss the third episode of Obi-Wan Kenobi, "Part III"! Among their discussion: – DARTH. VADER. – Southern California in Star Wars. – Freck and the rise of fascism. – The Hidden Path and its possibilities. – Why Darth Vader is a slasher villain in Obi-Wan Kenobi. – "I am wh…

In the second episode of Season 16 of Star Wars: In a Galaxy, Eli, Jacob, and special guest Lauren discuss the second episode of Obi-Wan Kenobi, "Part II"! Among their discussion: – Obi-Wan learning to find himself again. – Leia and Kenobi's banter. – DAIYU! – Haja Estree, and his role in OBI-WAN KENOBI. – More on Reva and dunking on The Fandom Men…