Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu
5/26/20262 hr 6 min
The old protect the young, and the young develop poor eating habits.
The Mandalorian and Grogu have left Disney+ behind to take orders from sci-fi queen Sigourney Weaver (Alien) in a big-screen 2026 Star Wars movie. But does Pedro Pascal need to go rescue little "Stinky the Hutt" now that he’s grown into big, buff Jeremy Allen White (The Bear)? And can director Jon Favreau (Elf) find The Way to balance between adrenalizing fans of the badass bounty hunter and soothing everyone else that’s come for adorable Baby Yoda? Learn if Arnie, Justin, and Stuart bring this spin-off in warm or cold when you Listen Now!
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First 90 secondsSpeaker 1· Soundbite0:00
[instrumental music plays] We've all heard stories of the Mandalorian bounty hunter and a child. The remains of the Empire want another war, and a new power is coming. We need information on what the Empire is up to.
Stuart· Host0:27
Looks like we're gonna have to do this the hard way.
Justin· Host0:33
[instrumental music plays] Welcome to Now Playing Podcast review of Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu.
Stuart· Host0:46
I only hunt down Imperial war criminals. I don't work for gangsters anymore, especially the Hutts.
Justin· Host0:53
Part of Now Playing's Star Wars retrospective series.
Speaker 1· Soundbite0:57
We're protecting everything the rebellion fought for.
Justin· Host1:00
Hosted by Justin.
Speaker 4· Soundbite1:03
I like this kid.
Justin· Host1:04
Stuart.
Speaker 4· Soundbite1:05
I don't think he knows what he's doing.
Justin· Host1:07
And Arnie.
Speaker 1· Soundbite1:09
We need a professional.
Justin· Host1:10
But be warned, this episode will contain detailed plot spoilers and mildly objectionable language.
Speaker 4· Soundbite1:17
Are you scared? You should be.
Justin· Host1:20
We hope you enjoy the show.
Stuart· Host1:22
Before going into harm's way, check your armor first.
Arnie· Host1:26
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