The Wampa’s Lair (A Star Wars Podcast)

Our look back at Star Wars: The Clone Wars ramps up with our discussion of the Umbara Arc! There is darkness on Umbara and it isn't just the fact that there's no sunlight. Captain Rex and Fives have to contend with terrible conditions and a new Jedi General that views clones as expendable. Pong Krell's actions and orders go from bad to worse bringing our clone brothers to their breaking point. Will they crumble or will they take a stand and put things right? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We finish our discussion of the opening scenes from each movie in the Skywalker Saga with a trip through the Sequel Trilogy! We explore the similarities these opening scenes have to the previous trilogies and how they are uniquely their own. Join us on a desperate search for Luke Skywalker, a dramatic escape from the First Order, and a descent into the depths of where the Dark Side lives. Happy beeps buddy, happy beeps! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The full trailer for "Maul: Shadow Lord" has dropped and the excitement is electric! The greatest Maul scholar in the galaxy, Katie Horn, drops by to share her thoughts as we take a deep dive into what this shadowy trailer may reveal... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We continue our look at the opening scenes of each movie in the Skywalker Saga with a stop in the Original Trilogy! This discussion covers where it all began nearly 50 years ago with what is arguably the most iconic opening shot in all of Star Wars! We're thrown into a frenetic escape, rising tensions (not temperatures), and plans for the Emperor's direct involvement! There's a meteor that hit the ground near here. We're going to check it out, it won't take long. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're at the start of a new year so we've decided to go back to the beginning as we look at the opening scenes of each movie in the Skywalker Saga! Each of these opening sequences serves a purpose for the film and we discuss how they set the tone for the movies they introduce us to. We start at the beginning with the Prequels; diving into Jedi business, an assassination attempt, and a massive space battle! Keep your concentration here and now where it belongs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

R2-D2 and C-3PO were the first Star Wars characters we met in 1977 and have been an iconic and comedic staple ever since. These bickering best friends ground us in our galaxy far, far away and help to safeguard our story. Devoted and loyal, these two droids are friends to us all, for that and so much more is why we love R2-D2 and C-3PO! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2025 is coming to a close so we're looking back at all our Star Wars highlights of the past year! From new shows and milestone anniversaries, to rediscovering old books and iconic classics, there is so much from this past year to enjoy! We hope you had fun playing Star Wars in your own ways in 2025 and we wish you all the best for a brighter new year! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's that nostalgic time of year so to celebrate the season we're gathering around the tauntaun and telling some of our favorite toy stories! Friend of the show Tiara of Crafting on Ilum joins us as we recount some of our favorite memories of playing with Star Wars toys, finally tracking down that item you've been hunting for, and what our first Star Wars toy was! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from our Lair to yours, and may your collection grow this year! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why does everyone always want to go back to Jakku? Because it's the 10th Anniversary of The Force Awakens! We take you back in time to relive the hype and excitement that fueled this movie's release; then we walk through a Wampa's Lair Sparknotes of our favorite moments, important story beats, and character introductions. Chewie, we're home! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you don't slow down you're not going to find what you're looking for, or at least you'll miss our episode about Lightsaber Lost! Ahsoka Tano loses her lightsaber to a pickpocket in the bowels of Coruscant and turns to an unlikely Jedi for help. We discuss the important lessons Ahsoka learns, the hidden easter eggs Dave Filoni planted for us, as well as our love for Jedi Master Tera Sinube in this return to The Clone Wars! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dark Lord of the Sith, the Emperor's Enforcer, the face of the Galactic Empire's war machine! This is who Darth Vader is now...and so much more! From his iconic design that makes him the monster of nightmares to his tragic fall and enslavement to Palpatine and the Dark Side, we discuss so many aspects of who Darth Vader is. You will join us for this episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rebel spaceships striking from a hidden base, have won their first victory against the evil Galactic Empire. "Rogue One" is that story! From epic space battles and a soaring score to the Guardians of the Whills and blossoming hope "Rogue One" takes us on an action packed and heartfelt journey. Someone is listening, so join us as we discuss Why We Love Rogue One! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get ready for an adventure with Han and Chewie! Solo: A Star Wars Story gives us the origin story of the best crew the Millenium Falcon has ever seen! From the pursuit of freedom and high adventure to the themes of goodness and friendship, we cover so many of the fun elements that bring this story together. So get ready to punch it as we tell you Why We Love Solo: A Star Wars Story! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We return to Naboo in the Clone Wars episode Shadow Warrior! Tensions are high between the gungans and Naboo, the separatists are involved, and mystical gungan magic is swirling. The only one who can save us is...Jar Jar? Join us as we walk through this adventure filled with action, humor, and the most epic moment a gungan has ever had on screen! Not die, sacrifice! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fourteen years of The Wampa's Lair are upon us and by the will of the Force we're celebrating with a classic Top 5 episode! Han and Chewie are inseparable best friends and spend just as much time getting themselves into trouble as out of it again. Count down our favorite laughs, hugs, and meaningful moments with this classic team! And May the Force be with you for your continued support after all these years! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mother to the Chosen One isn't enough to describe the length and breadth of who Shmi Skywalker truly is. Dear friend of the show, Tiara of Crafting On Ilum, returns as we break down the gentle strength and warm compassion that drives the Mother of Skywalkers. This path has been placed before you, the choice is yours alone. We hope you choose to listen to this episode about one of the most underrated characters in all of Star Wars! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Queen of Naboo, Senator of the Republic, and so much more. Sworn to do her duty, Padme Amidala stands tall as one of the most aspirational characters in all of Star Wars. There is so much to say about Padme that we needed backup so we are so excited to have the return of Katie Horn in The Wampa's Lair to add her own mind blowing thoughts to this discussion! We will not condone a course of action that will lead us to war! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There's always some truth in legends, so we're returning to one our favorite Star Wars Legends books "Yoda: Dark Rendezvous"! Dooku reaches out to Yoda with the possibility of defecting to the Jedi, this is obviously a trap but for whom? Our dear friend Jazz joins us as we break down our favorite moments and themes, the differences between light and dark, the power of choice, and what it means to go home! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is how the fall of a hero feels right now. Revenge of the Sith is the culmination of the tragedy of the Prequel Trilogy, both for the galaxy as a whole and in the personal experience of Anakin Skywalker. The beauty of the visuals, the temptations of a schemer, and the tragic destruction of a brotherhood are just some of the reasons Why We Love Revenge of the Sith! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The trials of the Chosen One start here. Attack of the Clones expands the story and scope of the galaxy far far away in so many ways! From Anakin's attachment, and the schemes of Palpatine, to the brilliant designs across the stars! This and so much more is Why We Love Attack of the Clones! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.