This week, Matt and Nick reunited to finish what they started—taking aim at Empire Magazine’s Top 50 Greatest Star Wars Characters of All Time. This episode covered ranks 25 through 1, and let’s just say it was a mix of celebration, disbelief, and straight-up shade. Some picks made sense. Others… not so much. But the #1 spot? Things got very suspect.

During the Ask Us Anything segment, the guys tackled a hot question: How will Dave Filoni handle Thrawn’s fate in the Mandoverse? Will Thrawn go down in a blaze of villainous glory, get exiled, or pull off a shocking alliance with the heroes? Matt and Nick discussed all the most likely outcomes—and the ones no one’s expecting.

If you’re into ranking debates, character analysis, and wild Thrawn theories, this episode is right in your star lane.

Empire Magazine dropped their list of the 50 Greatest Star Wars Characters of All Time—but did they get it right? In this video, we break down characters ranked #50 to #26, and we’re not holding back.

From underrated heroes to surprising omissions, we analyze who deserves a higher spot, who’s overrated, and which icons should not be on the list at all.

Join us for Part 1 of our two-part series ranking and reacting to one of the most controversial Star Wars lists ever published.

Matt also reviews TRON: Ares, shows off the channel's True Power of the Force video, and memorializes Drew Struzan.

Which Star Wars characters do you think were ranked too low—or left out completely? Drop your takes in the comments!

📌 Subscribe for Part 2 where we break down ranks #25 to #1!

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This week marked the launch of a brand-new era for the Star Wars Time Show. Matt and Nick introduced their new bi-weekly prerecorded format, where they’ll team up every other Monday to record a full show that premieres on YouTube Wednesdays at 6PM EST. On the off weeks, Matt will host solo livestreams to keep the content flowing. It’s a new rhythm for the channel, and the team is excited for what’s ahead.

Once the announcements were out of the way, they jumped into Ask Us Anything with a great question: Which Original Trilogy character’s story would you change? Nick picked Lando, Matt picked Boba Fett—but you’ll have to tune in to hear why.

The main event was a deep dive review of Lego Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy – Pieces of the Past. Both hosts found it stronger than season 1, praising its chaotic humor, clever writing, and unapologetically unserious tone. That sparked a debate: Is Lego Star Wars the best kind of Star Wars right now?

They closed things out with fan responses to the Question of the Week and another solid batch of Top 5 Star Wars fan artists, showcasing killer work from the community.

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Show Topics:

• Ask Us Anything
• Rebuild the Galaxy Season 2 Deep Dive
• Is Lego Star Wars the Best Star Wars Right Now debate
• Question of the Week and Top 5 Fan Artists

Make sure to tune in for the recorded livestream on YouTube.com/StarWarsTimeShow, or hit up StarWarsTime.net to get the podcast version on the platform of your choosing.

This week’s episode opened with Matt fielding Ask Me Anything questions solo, including a wild one: Would he become a hybrid like Wendy from Alien: Earth? Matt’s answer was a clear yes. Who wouldn’t want to be a walking supercomputer with enhanced strength?

He then moved into a review of the HIM movie. While the premise had promise, Matt didn’t think it fully lived up to its potential—or its title.

The main feature was a deep dive into the first teaser trailer for The Mandalorian & Grogu. Matt explored possible plot threads, predicting that the Hutt Cartel—possibly even the Twins—could be the film’s main antagonists. Nick joined midway through to finish out the trailer breakdown and add his own speculation.

From there, they jumped into a full review of the Alien: Earth finale. Nick enjoyed it overall, but Matt felt it left too many storylines hanging without a clear path to resolution unless a second season is confirmed.

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Show Topics:

• AMA
• HIM Review
• Mando and Grogu Trailer Breakdown
• Aline:Earth Finale Review
• Which faction is more ruthless: Weyland-Yutani or The Galactic Empire
• Question of the Week and Top 5 Fan Artists

Make sure to tune in for the recorded livestream on YouTube.com/StarWarsTimeShow, or hit up StarWarsTime.net to get the podcast version on the platform of your choosing.

This week’s episode kicked off with Matt running solo once again, fielding a stack of Ask Me Anything questions. One fan asked what franchise would make for the ultimate Star Wars crossover, and let’s just say Matt’s pick was truly out of this world.

Matt also shared a quick review of the new The Long Walk adaptation, offering solid praise for the film’s tone and pacing. He then revealed a new set photo from Shawn Levy’s Starfighter movie, which sparked a lively discussion between Matt and Nick about the project’s vibe. Both agreed—it looked like something straight out of Waterworld.

The main event was a glowing review of Alien Earth Episode 7, where they discussed the fate of key characters like Kirsh, Wendy and her Xeno drone, Boy Genius, and Morrow. The tension is ramping up heading into the final stretch.

Then came this week’s crossover chaos: Could a Jedi survive a chestburster attack? It was ridiculous, nerdy, and absolutely worth the discussion.

The show wrapped with fan responses to the Jedi chestburster debate and the latest Top 5 Star Wars fan art picks, featuring another round of outstanding community submissions.

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Show Topics:

• AMA
• The Long Walk Review
• New Starfighter Set Pic
• Alien: Earth Episode 7 Deep Dive
• Jedi vs. Chestburster Debate
• Question of the Week Responses and Top 5 Fan Artists

Don’t forget to tune into the Star Wars Time Show on a weekly basis via our podcast platforms or via YouTube if you prefer the livestream angle.

This week’s show opened with Matt solo on the mic, handling Ask Me Anything duties with style. Fans hit him with some fun ones—like sharing his best dad jokes and giving his take on Aaron Rodgers’ first game as a Pittsburgh Steeler. Naturally, it got weird.

Matt also discussed breaking news from the galaxy. Thanks to Sigourney Weaver, it’s now confirmed that Pedro Pascal will appear in The Mandalorian & Grogu movie. He also reacted to Tony Gilroy’s comments about Lucasfilm “letting its freak flag fly” on upcoming projects, which could mean some wild Star Wars stories are on the way.

Nick then joined the show to break down Episode 6 of Alien Earth, “The Fly.” Both hosts enjoyed the episode, especially its tension and visuals, but they still have questions about where the story is headed before the finale.

For this week’s crossover segment, they debated the outcome of a wild galactic matchup: Yuuzhan Vong vs a Xenomorph hive. Who wins, and how ugly does it get?

The show closed with fan responses to the Question of the Week and the newest Top 5 Star Wars fan artist showcase, highlighting another amazing round of toy photography and digital art.

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Show Topics:

• AMA
• Pedro in Mando Movie
• Tony Thinks Lucasfilm is getting Creative
• Alien: Earth Episode 6 Breakdown
• Question of the Week and Top 5 Fan Art

Don’t forget to tune into the Star Wars Time Show on a weekly basis via our podcast platforms or via YouTube if you prefer the livestream angle.

This week’s episode opened with Matt holding things down solo, answering Ask Me Anything questions from the community. One standout: Would he still want to explore space after watching Alien: Earth? His answer revealed both caution and curiosity—and maybe a bit of trauma.

Matt also shared a quick review of Caught Stealing, calling it a solid, gritty crime drama worth checking out. Then came the big reveal: brand-new stills from The Mandalorian & Grogu movie, followed by discussion of the now-confirmed Starfighter film from Shawn Levy. The cast is official, and the hype is real.

Nick joined in to break down Episode 5 of Alien Earth, an episode they both loved for its clear homages to Ridley Scott’s original Alien and how it finally tied together some early premiere mysteries.

Then came a galactic-scale debate: Could stormtroopers contain a Xenomorph outbreak on the Death Star? Let’s just say opinions were split and chaos ensued.

The episode wrapped with fan answers to the Question of the Week and the latest Top 5 Star Wars fan artist spotlights, featuring more incredible toy photography and digital art from the community.

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AMA

Caught Stealing Review

Mando and Grogu Stills

Starfighter in Production and Cast Revealed

Alien: Earth Episode 5 Breakdown

Don’t forget to tune into the Star Wars Time Show on a weekly basis via our podcast platforms or via YouTube if you prefer the livestream angle.

This week’s episode kicked off with Matt flying solo, tackling some Ask Me Anything questions from the community. One of the highlights? A classic “what if” scenario—who would survive longer against a Xenomorph on a ship, Chewbacca or Boba Fett? Matt weighed in, and the logic may surprise you.

Nick jumped in shortly after and the duo broke down Episode 4 of Alien Earth. The focus this time was on Wendy’s strange connection to the Xenomorphs, including what might be some kind of communication or psychic link. There’s a lot to unpack with her character and the implications are huge.

The crossover segment took things further by asking: What would the Galactic Empire do if they discovered a hybrid like Wendy? Would they weaponize her, study her, or destroy her? The theories got wild.

As always, the episode closed with fan responses to the crossover prompt and a new batch of Top 5 Star Wars fan art features, showcasing some truly awesome work from the community.

Whether you’re here for lore, speculation, or chaos, this episode had a bit of everything.

Make sure to tune in for the recorded livestream on YouTube.com/StarWarsTimeShow, or hit up StarWarsTime.net to get the podcast version on the platform of your choosing.

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Show Topics:

• AMA
• Alien: Earth Episode 4 Deep Dive
• What would the Empire do with a Hybrid like Wendy?
• Question of the Week Responses
• Top 5 Fan Art Features