Hoth Takes
@hothtakes.bsky.social
@ericjgeller.com, @gracesegers.bsky.social, and Haley Byrd Wilt apply their keen journalistic sensibilities to Star Wars and bring you the witty analysis you never knew you needed.
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Happy Thanksgiving! Get ready for the holiday with a new episode of your favorite Star Wars podcast 😀 : hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/11/24/h...
Hoth Takes #65: Show Me the First Padawan Braid
Between Andor and the upcoming Mandalorian and Grogu movie, Star Wars is currently leaning into stories about the “regular” people of the galaxy. But what about the Jedi and the Sith, the people at…
hothtakes.wordpress.com
November 27, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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 #65: Show Me the First Padawan Braid
Between Andor and the upcoming Mandalorian and Grogu movie, Star Wars is currently leaning into stories about the “regular” people of the galaxy. But what about the Jedi and the Sith, the people at…
hothtakes.wordpress.com
November 27, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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...
Hoth Takes #65: Show Me the First Padawan Braid
Between Andor and the upcoming Mandalorian and Grogu movie, Star Wars is currently leaning into stories about the “regular” people of the galaxy. But what about the Jedi and the Sith, the people at…
hothtakes.wordpress.com
November 26, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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...
Hoth Takes #65: Show Me the First Padawan Braid
Between Andor and the upcoming Mandalorian and Grogu movie, Star Wars is currently leaning into stories about the “regular” people of the galaxy. But what about the Jedi and the Sith, the people at…
hothtakes.wordpress.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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...
Hoth Takes #65: Show Me the First Padawan Braid
Between Andor and the upcoming Mandalorian and Grogu movie, Star Wars is currently leaning into stories about the “regular” people of the galaxy. But what about the Jedi and the Sith, the people at…
hothtakes.wordpress.com
November 26, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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...
Hoth Takes #65: Show Me the First Padawan Braid
Between Andor and the upcoming Mandalorian and Grogu movie, Star Wars is currently leaning into stories about the “regular” people of the galaxy. But what about the Jedi and the Sith, the people at…
hothtakes.wordpress.com
November 25, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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...
Hoth Takes #65: Show Me the First Padawan Braid
Between Andor and the upcoming Mandalorian and Grogu movie, Star Wars is currently leaning into stories about the “regular” people of the galaxy. But what about the Jedi and the Sith, the people at…
hothtakes.wordpress.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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...
Hoth Takes #65: Show Me the First Padawan Braid
Between Andor and the upcoming Mandalorian and Grogu movie, Star Wars is currently leaning into stories about the “regular” people of the galaxy. But what about the Jedi and the Sith, the people at…
hothtakes.wordpress.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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...
Hoth Takes #65: Show Me the First Padawan Braid
Between Andor and the upcoming Mandalorian and Grogu movie, Star Wars is currently leaning into stories about the “regular” people of the galaxy. But what about the Jedi and the Sith, the people at…
hothtakes.wordpress.com
November 24, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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...
Hoth Takes #65: Show Me the First Padawan Braid
Between Andor and the upcoming Mandalorian and Grogu movie, Star Wars is currently leaning into stories about the “regular” people of the galaxy. But what about the Jedi and the Sith, the people at…
hothtakes.wordpress.com
November 24, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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...
Hoth Takes #65: Show Me the First Padawan Braid
Between Andor and the upcoming Mandalorian and Grogu movie, Star Wars is currently leaning into stories about the “regular” people of the galaxy. But what about the Jedi and the Sith, the people at…
hothtakes.wordpress.com
November 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM
@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...
Hoth Takes #64: Do I Not Like Star Wars Anymore?
The teaser trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu makes it pretty clear that the first Star Wars movie in seven years will be a popcorn flick for Baby Yoda fans of all ages. But how much will hardco…
hothtakes.wordpress.com
October 23, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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...
Hoth Takes #64: Do I Not Like Star Wars Anymore?
The teaser trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu makes it pretty clear that the first Star Wars movie in seven years will be a popcorn flick for Baby Yoda fans of all ages. But how much will hardco…
hothtakes.wordpress.com
October 22, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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...
Hoth Takes #64: Do I Not Like Star Wars Anymore?
The teaser trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu makes it pretty clear that the first Star Wars movie in seven years will be a popcorn flick for Baby Yoda fans of all ages. But how much will hardco…
hothtakes.wordpress.com
October 21, 2025 at 11:15 PM
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...
Hoth Takes #64: Do I Not Like Star Wars Anymore?
The teaser trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu makes it pretty clear that the first Star Wars movie in seven years will be a popcorn flick for Baby Yoda fans of all ages. But how much will hardco…
hothtakes.wordpress.com
October 21, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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...
Well, it might be smarter than some of us think.
Listen to our new episode: hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/10/20/h...
Hoth Takes #64: Do I Not Like Star Wars Anymore?
The teaser trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu makes it pretty clear that the first Star Wars movie in seven years will be a popcorn flick for Baby Yoda fans of all ages. But how much will hardco…
hothtakes.wordpress.com
October 21, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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...
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...
Hoth Takes #64: Do I Not Like Star Wars Anymore?
The teaser trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu makes it pretty clear that the first Star Wars movie in seven years will be a popcorn flick for Baby Yoda fans of all ages. But how much will hardco…
hothtakes.wordpress.com
October 21, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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...
Hoth Takes #64: Do I Not Like Star Wars Anymore?
The teaser trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu makes it pretty clear that the first Star Wars movie in seven years will be a popcorn flick for Baby Yoda fans of all ages. But how much will hardco…
hothtakes.wordpress.com
October 20, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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...
That's the subject of our new episode, with special guest @billkuchman.bsky.social.
hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/10/20/h...
Hoth Takes #64: Do I Not Like Star Wars Anymore?
The teaser trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu makes it pretty clear that the first Star Wars movie in seven years will be a popcorn flick for Baby Yoda fans of all ages. But how much will hardco…
hothtakes.wordpress.com
October 20, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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...
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...
Hoth Takes #63: Please Don’t Sue Us, Guy Fieri
With few Star Wars film or television projects on the horizon, it’s time to think about how we would fill the void if we were in charge. In this episode: three pitches for revitalizing the Star War…
hothtakes.wordpress.com
September 29, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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...
Hoth Takes #63: Please Don’t Sue Us, Guy Fieri
With few Star Wars film or television projects on the horizon, it’s time to think about how we would fill the void if we were in charge. In this episode: three pitches for revitalizing the Star War…
hothtakes.wordpress.com
September 28, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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...
Luckily for them, they can listen to our new episode.
hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/09/26/h...
Hoth Takes #63: Please Don’t Sue Us, Guy Fieri
With few Star Wars film or television projects on the horizon, it’s time to think about how we would fill the void if we were in charge. In this episode: three pitches for revitalizing the Star War…
hothtakes.wordpress.com
September 27, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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...
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...
Hoth Takes #63: Please Don’t Sue Us, Guy Fieri
With few Star Wars film or television projects on the horizon, it’s time to think about how we would fill the void if we were in charge. In this episode: three pitches for revitalizing the Star War…
hothtakes.wordpress.com
September 27, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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...
We've got ideas. You might not be able to guess all of them.
Listen now: hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/09/26/h...
Hoth Takes #63: Please Don’t Sue Us, Guy Fieri
With few Star Wars film or television projects on the horizon, it’s time to think about how we would fill the void if we were in charge. In this episode: three pitches for revitalizing the Star War…
hothtakes.wordpress.com
September 26, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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...
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...
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...
Hoth Takes #63: Please Don’t Sue Us, Guy Fieri
With few Star Wars film or television projects on the horizon, it’s time to think about how we would fill the void if we were in charge. In this episode: three pitches for revitalizing the Star War…
hothtakes.wordpress.com
September 26, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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...
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...