Project Padawan | A Star Wars Fan Podcast for the Beginner

Project Padawan | A Star Wars Fan Podcast for the Beginner


Latest Episodes

Imperial Officers (Soldiers of War Series) – TS#17
November 11, 2016

As we continue our "Soldiers of War" series, I think it is important to look at not only the "ground troopers" but the ones who led them as well. Therefore, we must dive into a fairly broad topic as we begin discussing the Imperial Officers.

The Storm Trooper: Black and White Fury (Soldiers of War Series) – TS#16
November 04, 2016

One cannot have a discussion about the soldiers of Star Wars and not mention the iconic Strom Trooper. While they do get a bad rap for being less than excellent marksmen, there is no doubt that the Storm Trooper is a key element of the Star Wars univer...

The Clone Trooper (Soldiers of War Series) – TS#15
October 28, 2016

Throughout Star Wars, there are a vast array of different characters and character types. From courageous Jedi to ruthless Sith, there are some many figures that make up the galaxy. Today, we start a "Soldiers of War" series where we take a look at the...

Ahsoka Tano: The Padawan Turned Hero – TS#14
October 14, 2016

Since Disney rebooted the Star Wars Canon, there has been a ton of new material for fans to consume. This week, a new novel launched highlighting a very popular character in the universe. However, for newer fans, this character may be unfamiliar. But,

Conversation with Allen Voivod of Star Wars 7×7 – BONUSODE #3
October 11, 2016

When I first had the idea to do a Star Wars podcast, I realized that I should start learning as much as I could. And, what better way to prepare than to listen to another SW podcast. So, in my search I found Star Wars 7x7, the ONLY daily SW podcast,

The Desert Planet of Tatooine – TS#13
October 07, 2016

Throughout the galaxy far, far away there are a variety of planets. From swampy Nad Hutt to volcanic Mustafar, you can find just about any kind of environment. But, among all these there is none quite so harsh as the desert surface of Tatooine.

The Death Star: The Ultimate Weapon – TS#12
September 30, 2016

Throughout the history of the Empire, no one attack was so great as that of the destruction of the home planet of Princess Leia, Alderan. But, what weapon could be so powerful to destroy an entire planet? Simple: The Death Star.

The Hutt Clan: Beyond Jabba – TS#11
September 22, 2016

If you have ever seen the Original Trilogy of Star Wars movies (Episodes 4, 5 & 6), you are probably familiar with Jabba the Hutt. From his grotesque appearance to his unmistakable speech patterns, Jabba was and is a classic character from the Star War...

X-Wing Starfighter: The Backbone of the Rebellion – TS#10
September 15, 2016

The Empire had no idea that it would only take one shot to destroy their entire massive weapon known as the Death Star. But, that's exactly what happened. And, that fateful shot came at the hands of Luke Skywalker. But, what craft was he piloting?

The TIE Fighter: A Closer Look – TS#9
September 08, 2016

From its iconic look to its familiar yet imposing sound, the TIE fighter is one of the most notable ships in the Star Wars galaxy. Its involvement in keys battles through the Star Wars galaxy makes it one of the most well known ships to many fans.