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.
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…
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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...
Have you listened to our new episode yet?
We talk about the fragmented state of the Star Wars franchise and whether a story czar would make things better.
hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/08/08/h...
We talk about the fragmented state of the Star Wars franchise and whether a story czar would make things better.
hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/08/08/h...
Hoth Takes #62: The Double-Edged Sword of Relevance
Star Wars is in a strange place right now. Many movies have been abandoned, several TV shows have ended or been canceled, and it’s unclear how the projects on the horizon will mesh together. By all…
hothtakes.wordpress.com
August 11, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Have you listened to our new episode yet?
We talk about the fragmented state of the Star Wars franchise and whether a story czar would make things better.
hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/08/08/h...
We talk about the fragmented state of the Star Wars franchise and whether a story czar would make things better.
hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/08/08/h...
❌ The Acolyte: Canceled.
🔚 Andor: Concluded.
✅ The Mandalorian: Seemingly greenlit into perpetuity.
Is this a sign of a healthy franchise?
Listen to our new episode, where we discuss the best ways for Lucasfilm to manage Star Wars going forward: hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/08/08/h...
🔚 Andor: Concluded.
✅ The Mandalorian: Seemingly greenlit into perpetuity.
Is this a sign of a healthy franchise?
Listen to our new episode, where we discuss the best ways for Lucasfilm to manage Star Wars going forward: hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/08/08/h...
Hoth Takes #62: The Double-Edged Sword of Relevance
Star Wars is in a strange place right now. Many movies have been abandoned, several TV shows have ended or been canceled, and it’s unclear how the projects on the horizon will mesh together. By all…
hothtakes.wordpress.com
August 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM
❌ The Acolyte: Canceled.
🔚 Andor: Concluded.
✅ The Mandalorian: Seemingly greenlit into perpetuity.
Is this a sign of a healthy franchise?
Listen to our new episode, where we discuss the best ways for Lucasfilm to manage Star Wars going forward: hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/08/08/h...
🔚 Andor: Concluded.
✅ The Mandalorian: Seemingly greenlit into perpetuity.
Is this a sign of a healthy franchise?
Listen to our new episode, where we discuss the best ways for Lucasfilm to manage Star Wars going forward: hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/08/08/h...
Do you want to see more synergy between Star Wars movies and TV shows?
Our new episode is all about the lack of that synergy in recent projects and whether that's a problem for the franchise.
hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/08/08/h...
Our new episode is all about the lack of that synergy in recent projects and whether that's a problem for the franchise.
hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/08/08/h...
Hoth Takes #62: The Double-Edged Sword of Relevance
Star Wars is in a strange place right now. Many movies have been abandoned, several TV shows have ended or been canceled, and it’s unclear how the projects on the horizon will mesh together. By all…
hothtakes.wordpress.com
August 9, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Do you want to see more synergy between Star Wars movies and TV shows?
Our new episode is all about the lack of that synergy in recent projects and whether that's a problem for the franchise.
hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/08/08/h...
Our new episode is all about the lack of that synergy in recent projects and whether that's a problem for the franchise.
hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/08/08/h...
Are you excited to see Dave Filoni's influence spread further across the Star Wars saga in his (relatively) new role as Lucasfilm's chief creative officer?
Filoni's status in the franchise is one of the topics we discuss in our new episode: hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/08/08/h...
Filoni's status in the franchise is one of the topics we discuss in our new episode: hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/08/08/h...
Hoth Takes #62: The Double-Edged Sword of Relevance
Star Wars is in a strange place right now. Many movies have been abandoned, several TV shows have ended or been canceled, and it’s unclear how the projects on the horizon will mesh together. By all…
hothtakes.wordpress.com
August 8, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Are you excited to see Dave Filoni's influence spread further across the Star Wars saga in his (relatively) new role as Lucasfilm's chief creative officer?
Filoni's status in the franchise is one of the topics we discuss in our new episode: hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/08/08/h...
Filoni's status in the franchise is one of the topics we discuss in our new episode: hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/08/08/h...
Should more Star Wars TV shows fill in the gaps between movies, the way things work in the Marvel Cinematic Universe?
That's what @ericjgeller argues in our new episode.
What do you think of that approach?
Let us know after you listen to the show!
hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/08/08/h...
That's what @ericjgeller argues in our new episode.
What do you think of that approach?
Let us know after you listen to the show!
hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/08/08/h...
Hoth Takes #62: The Double-Edged Sword of Relevance
Star Wars is in a strange place right now. Many movies have been abandoned, several TV shows have ended or been canceled, and it’s unclear how the projects on the horizon will mesh together. By all…
hothtakes.wordpress.com
August 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Should more Star Wars TV shows fill in the gaps between movies, the way things work in the Marvel Cinematic Universe?
That's what @ericjgeller argues in our new episode.
What do you think of that approach?
Let us know after you listen to the show!
hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/08/08/h...
That's what @ericjgeller argues in our new episode.
What do you think of that approach?
Let us know after you listen to the show!
hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/08/08/h...
In our new episode, @gracesegers.bsky.social fondly recalls a quieter era of Star Wars storytelling and compares it to the cacophony of the Disney era.
Is there too much content now? What should Lucasfilm do to maintain coherence? Listen for our thoughts! hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/08/08/h...
Is there too much content now? What should Lucasfilm do to maintain coherence? Listen for our thoughts! hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/08/08/h...
Hoth Takes #62: The Double-Edged Sword of Relevance
Star Wars is in a strange place right now. Many movies have been abandoned, several TV shows have ended or been canceled, and it’s unclear how the projects on the horizon will mesh together. By all…
hothtakes.wordpress.com
August 8, 2025 at 4:04 PM
In our new episode, @gracesegers.bsky.social fondly recalls a quieter era of Star Wars storytelling and compares it to the cacophony of the Disney era.
Is there too much content now? What should Lucasfilm do to maintain coherence? Listen for our thoughts! hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/08/08/h...
Is there too much content now? What should Lucasfilm do to maintain coherence? Listen for our thoughts! hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/08/08/h...
Programming note: There will be no new episode this month. We're taking the time to rest up and enjoy the summer. We'll be back with another episode soon!
July 17, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Programming note: There will be no new episode this month. We're taking the time to rest up and enjoy the summer. We'll be back with another episode soon!
Have you listened to our new episode yet? Check it out! hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/06/30/h...
Hoth Takes #61: No Bras In Space
Strong women have been part of the Star Wars saga from the very beginning, but the franchise has often struggled with how it portrays them. In this episode, we compare and critique how storytellers…
hothtakes.wordpress.com
July 2, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Have you listened to our new episode yet? Check it out! hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/06/30/h...
What did you think of how Rey's character evolved throughout the sequel trilogy as the filmmakers brought her and Kylo Ren closer together? That's one of the topics we cover in our new episode. hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/06/30/h...
Hoth Takes #61: No Bras In Space
Strong women have been part of the Star Wars saga from the very beginning, but the franchise has often struggled with how it portrays them. In this episode, we compare and critique how storytellers…
hothtakes.wordpress.com
July 1, 2025 at 9:01 PM
What did you think of how Rey's character evolved throughout the sequel trilogy as the filmmakers brought her and Kylo Ren closer together? That's one of the topics we cover in our new episode. hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/06/30/h...
Who's a better leader in Star Wars: Leia Organa or Hera Syndulla? Consider that provocative question as you listen to our new episode about the women of Star Wars and how the franchise treats them. hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/06/30/h...
Hoth Takes #61: No Bras In Space
Strong women have been part of the Star Wars saga from the very beginning, but the franchise has often struggled with how it portrays them. In this episode, we compare and critique how storytellers…
hothtakes.wordpress.com
July 1, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Who's a better leader in Star Wars: Leia Organa or Hera Syndulla? Consider that provocative question as you listen to our new episode about the women of Star Wars and how the franchise treats them. hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/06/30/h...
@gracesegers.bsky.social takes the helm for our new episode, which is all about female characters (and creators) in Star Wars. hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/06/30/h...
Hoth Takes #61: No Bras In Space
Strong women have been part of the Star Wars saga from the very beginning, but the franchise has often struggled with how it portrays them. In this episode, we compare and critique how storytellers…
hothtakes.wordpress.com
July 1, 2025 at 3:06 PM
@gracesegers.bsky.social takes the helm for our new episode, which is all about female characters (and creators) in Star Wars. hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/06/30/h...