The Wretched Hive: Star Wars and Other Stuff
Five good friends talking about Star Wars and other stuff including Marvel and the MCU, comics, television, music, and pop culture.
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Episodes
Sunday Sep 08, 2019
Sunday Sep 08, 2019
Mini Ep. #25: Steve and Scott provide a shot-by-shot analysis of The Mandalorian trailer released at D23. The Mandalorian arrives on Disney+ on November 12, 2019!
Friday Sep 06, 2019
Friday Sep 06, 2019
Episode #95: Star Wars Episode IX: THE RISE OF SKYWALER takes center stage as we approach the 100 day countdown to the final chapter in the Skywalker saga including Director J.J. ABRAMS addressing angry fans, Lucasfilm’s official synopsis tease of a battle to be named later, and recommended reading to hit before you hit the theaters. PLUS we cover WandaVision’s timeline, Nova’s appearance in End Game, GAME OF THRONES author George R.R. Martin’s writing struggles, an auction you don’t want to miss, “mar” Tweeting about Star Wars, and the canonization of MATT THE RADAR TECHNICIAN.
Wednesday Aug 28, 2019
Wednesday Aug 28, 2019
Mini Ep. #24: Rancho Obi Wan docent MARC MORITA returns to talk news out of D23 including the Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker trailer #2. Marc also gives us the scoop on special events coming soon to ROW including “deep dives” into Star Wars Legos, posters, vintage Kenner toys, and trading cards. Visit www.ranchoobiwan.org to make reservations, become a member, or simply to learn more about the world’s largest collection of Star Wars memorabilia.
Tuesday Aug 27, 2019
Tuesday Aug 27, 2019
Mini Ep. #23: Following the debut of Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker trailer #2 at D23, it was released to the rest of the world two days later on August 26, 2019. Show intern Joshua Baldwin joins the crew as we provide a shot-by-shot breakdown and analysis of TROS T2.
Friday Aug 23, 2019
Friday Aug 23, 2019
Episode #94: The incomparable JOHN WILLIAMS is the focus this week as we bow down to the maestro and his amazing body of work in our Hive 5: John Williams themes! Plus we review expectations for D23 and analyze the fallout of DISNEY and SONY’s broken relationship including potential impact on the Marvel and Spiderman universe. Have no fear X-Men comic book nerds, just because this is episode 94, we aren’t suddenly becoming the ALL NEW WRETCHED HIVE…although our long-running invitation for actor HUGH JACKMAN to come on the show still stands.
Friday Aug 09, 2019
Friday Aug 09, 2019
Episode #93: Long-time friend of the show CHRIS EVANS (yes THAT Chris Evans, not the other guy) joins the show as we plunge deep into the Sarlacc Pit of Star Wars news and other stuff including a big update on Disney+, Fox, Warner Brothers and DUNE, GL’s not-so-tenuous financial position, as well as the anniversary of the first summer blockbuster JAWS and Ian Shaw’s spot on impersonation of his father, Robert. PLUS you won’t want to miss our discussion on the PINK SHORTS GUY (a member of the 501st???) and the original TESB trailer featuring RMQ’s amazing concept art.
Friday Jul 26, 2019
Friday Jul 26, 2019
Episode #92: Comic Con 2019 rolled through San Diego like a herd of wild Fathiers and we’ve got all the relevant announcements from Marvel (and a few from Star Wars) in this week’s episode! PLUS we wonder aloud about DAISY RIDLEY’s “mind bending” comment regarding the ending of THE RISE OF SKYWALKER how KEVIN SMITH had the willpower to resist seeing the final set piece for Episode IX. This is our vacation show, with Steve in San Onofre, Niko and Greg under one roof, Dave in his new residence, and Scott flying (Han) solo. Can we pull it off? Could Luke bullseye a womp rat in his T-16 back home?
Saturday Jul 13, 2019
Saturday Jul 13, 2019
Episode #91: The details of new STAR WARS movies are famously ensconced by Disney and Lucasfilm’s FORT KNOX-like security precautions but we think we found a genuine (and purposeful?) slip regarding the plot of EPISODE IX: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER and we detail it in this week’s episode. PLUS we ponder why the 74th minute of each of the prequel movies are so important, wish we had attended the star-studded Oscars.com event celebrating A New Hope and Rogue One, and debut our post-show bonus content section – so stick around and listen at the end of the show if you’re into pure speculation about Episode IX, or if you have some time to kill and you’re caught up on STUFF YOU SHOULD KNOW.
Friday Jun 28, 2019
Friday Jun 28, 2019
Episode #90: GALAXY’S EDGE at Disneyland opened to the public and Dave and Steve provide additional details on their visit to the most Star Wars-iest place on earth. PLUS people are stealing and selling SWGE paraphernalia on eBay and this week’s segment of THE NIKO ZONE is sure to scare them straight. Also we run down the rules that govern force ghosts, review a new line of Star Wars furniture, and wonder whether JOHN WILLIAMS has written anything for BARKING SEALS other than the Star Wars main theme.
Friday Jun 14, 2019
Friday Jun 14, 2019
Episode #89: As we ramp up for our first visit to GALAXY’S EDGE the Star Wars news is flowing like blue milk from a bantha’s otter including CINESPIA’s screening of the original trilogy, classic console games re-release, Breznican’s exit from Entertainment Weekly, and both Star Wars and Marvel’s exciting return to Netflix…in 2026. PLUS we cover possible hints for movie titles in books and we do a deep dive into the opera scene from EPISODE III: REVENGE OF THE SITH to uncover whether George Lucas set us up for Palpatine’s return way back in 2005.
The Wretched Hive Podcast
The show was born in the summer of 2015 when Greg, Steve, Niko, Dave, and their wives and girlfriends met at Barley Forge Brewery in Costa Mesa, California (Scott was absent that day, tending to the physical effects of consuming one too many Zombies the evening prior). The usual conversation, debate, and low-brow comedy centering around Star Wars ensued. Steve had the idea of starting a podcast, and much like the throbbing hangover in Scott's cranium, the idea hung on for dear life in his mind, refusing to leave. The five recorded their first episode under the original show title, "The Second Order", on January 20, 2016.