Podcast
Space Waffles
Brought to you by the team behind The Geeky Waffle, Space Waffles is a podcast dedicated to all things Star Wars. From book reviews, to deep-dives and recaps, to exploring new corners of the galaxy, all with the signature Waffle humor.
- Episodes
- 125
- Releases
- Twice a week
- Typical length
- 26 min
- On air since
- 2021
- Latest episode
- 4 weeks ago
Episodes
125 episodes, newest first
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26 min
Bo-Katan Kryze - 50 Galactic Heroines
Show notes
This week, Arezou and Candace are joined by their friend Noor-Hal to talk about Bo-Katan Kryze, a deeply fascinating character with so much of her story still left untold. They discuss what they'd like to see from her next, and which moments stick with them even now.
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19 min
Satine Kryze: Politics and Passion - 50 Galactic Heroines
Show notes
In honour of the 50th anniversary of Star Wars, we're talking about 50 heroines who made an impact on the Galaxy Far, Far Away.
This week, Arezou and Candace revisit the tragic, romantic, and tragically romantic arc of Satine Kryze, Duchess of Mandalore. They talk about her political savvy, her doomed romance with Obi-Wan, and the tragic lack of Satine mentions in new Star Wars stories.
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11 min
Amilyn Holdo: She's Always Been That Badass - 50 Galactic Heroines
Show notes
In honour of the 50th anniversary of Star Wars, we're talking about 50 heroines who made an impact on the Galaxy Far, Far Away.
Today, Arezou and Candace are talking about the often misunderstood and unfairly maligned Amilyn Holdo. They talk about her early friendship with Leia, to her heroic sacrifice, and even the surprising role she plays in fan fiction sometimes.
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16 min
Lego Star Wars: The Mandalorian TV Special Review
Show notes
Mando and Grogu are back for a super cute Lego special! Arezou and Candace break down the impressive voice cast and affectionate take on Star Wars.
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11 min
Depa Billaba: Tragedy and Legacy - 50 Galactic Heroines
Show notes
In honour of the 50th anniversary of Star Wars, we're talking about 50 heroines who made an impact on the Galaxy Far, Far Away.
This week, Arezou and Candace are talking about Depa Billaba, the first prominently South Asian character in Star Wars, and one whose legacy reaches out far beyond her limited screen and page time.
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31 min
Mon Mothma: Stepping Into the Spotlight - 50 Galactic Heroines
Show notes
In honour of the 50th anniversary of Star Wars, we're talking about 50 heroines who made an impact on the Galaxy Far, Far Away.
This week, Arezou and Candace are joined by their friend and fellow Waffle Chelsea, co-host of the Wormhole Waffles podcast, to talk about Mon Mothma finally taking centre stage in a Star Wars story. They discuss her appearances across Star Wars media, but most crucially in Andor, and how the political role she plays is so different from what we usually see.
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58 min
Interview: Book Talk with Tom Hoeler
Show notes
This week, Arezou and Candace are joined by Tom Hoeler, Editorial Director - Fiction at Random House Worlds for a long-overdue chat about the world of publishing - and high-end, cast-iron cookware. Come for the insights into con culture and the anniversary edition of Revenge of the Sith, stay to learn more about the upcoming Reign of the Empire book, Edge of the Abyss.
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23 min
Vernestra Rwoh: Burnt-Out Gifted Kid - 50 Galactic Heroines
Show notes
In honour of the 50th anniversary of Star Wars, we're talking about 50 heroines who made an impact on the Galaxy Far, Far Away.
This week, Arezou and Candace are joined by their friend Shannon, co-host of the Lipstick and Lightsabers podcast, to talk about Vernestra Rwoh and her appearances across page and screen, and what they hope to see from her in the future (more Qimir, anyone?)
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25 min
Bix Caleen: A Survivor in Every Sense - 50 Galactic Heroines
Show notes
CW/TW: This episode includes discussion of sexual assault.
In honour of the 50th anniversary of Star Wars, we're talking about 50 heroines who made an impact on the Galaxy Far, Far Away.
This week, Arezou and Candace are joined by their friend and fellow Waffle Chelsea, co-host of the Wormhole Waffles podcast, to talk about Bix Caleen, and her intense and bittersweet arc. They talk about how Bix faces and heals from trauma, how she is allowed more space to heal than women of Star Wars past, and how she might have one of the happier endings, all things considered
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30 min
Rose Tico: Our Girl Deserved Better - 50 Galactic Heroines
Show notes
In honour of the 50th anniversary of Star Wars, we're talking about 50 heroines who made an impact on the Galaxy Far, Far Away.
This week, Arezou and Candace are joined by their friend Sarah, co-host of the Friends of the Force podcast, to talk about Rose Tico. They celebrate everything that makes the Sequel Trilogy's ray of sunshine so special, and lament what could have been with the end of her arc.
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28 min
Iden Versio: The Choice to Be Better - 50 Galactic Heroines
Show notes
In honour of the 50th anniversary of Star Wars, we're talking about 50 heroines who made an impact on the Galaxy Far, Far Away.
This week, Arezou and Candace are joined by their friend Alex, co-host of the Lipstick and Lightsabers podcast, to talk about Battlefront II's lead, Iden Versio. They talk about her arc across page and pixelated screen, her convoluted family dynamics, and the impact of exploring living redemption in Star Wars
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27 min
Ninth Jedi Roundtable Interview
Show notes
To celebrate the release of Star Wars Visions Presents: The Ninth Jedi, Arezou and Candace took part in a roundtable along with fellow Star Wars podcasters, speaking with Supervising Director Kenji Kamiyama, Director Shunsuke Tada, and Producer Hitoshi Ito.
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16 min
Fennec Shand: Badass Bounty Hunter - 50 Galactic Heroines
Show notes
In honour of the 50th anniversary of Star Wars, we're talking about 50 heroines who made an impact on the Galaxy Far, Far Away.
This week, Arezou and Candace talk about one of Arezou's favourite characters of all time Fennec Shand. From the fear of seeing her arc cut too short, to what they hope to see from Fennec in the future, join them for some pure fangirling.
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29 min
Asajj Ventress: Breaking the Cycle - 50 Galactic Heroines
Show notes
In honour of the 50th anniversary of Star Wars, we're talking about 50 heroines who made an impact on the Galaxy Far, Far Away.
This week, Arezou and Candace are joined by Catrina Dennis, resident Asajj Ventress expert, to talk about how the character breaks the mold and breaks the cycles perpetuated by the Jedi and the Sith to stand out as a badass in her own right.
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26 min
Padmé Amidala: Our Queen - 50 Galactic Heroines
Show notes
In honour of the 50th anniversary of Star Wars, we're talking about 50 heroines who made an impact on the Galaxy Far, Far Away.
This week, Arezou and Candace are joined by Britt Barnim to talk about her queen Padmé Amidala. They discuss her impact on the franchise as a whole, and what has kept the character so near and dear to Britt's heart for the past 25 years.
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17 min
Sabine Wren: Mandalorian & Jedi - 50 Galactic Heroines
Show notes
In honour of the 50th anniversary of Star Wars, we're talking about 50 heroines who made an impact on the Galaxy Far, Far Away.
This week, Arezou and Candace chat about Candace's fave, Sabine Wren. They discuss her arc across animation and live action, and what her connection to the Force means to them ahead of Ahsoka Season 2.
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45 min
The Mandalorian and Grogu Movie
Show notes
This Is the Way…to the movie theater. Arezou and Candace discuss watching The Mandalorian and Grogu in theaters with their families, their thoughts on the story and the future of the Mandoverse, and what they wish they’d seen in the movie.
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31 min
The Mandalorian Season 3: Looking Back
Show notes
It's time for one last look back before The Mandalorian and Grogu as Arezou and Candace talk about The Mandalorian Season 3, their memories of watching the season, and speculate on what they hope to see in the movie.
Listen to Candace's interview with Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni for The Mandalorian and Grogu and Arezou and Candace's interview with Dr. Pershing himself, Omid Abtahi.
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25 min
Jon Favreau & Dave Filoni Roundtable Interview - The Mandalorian and Grogu
Show notes
Candace joined her fellow podcasters and content creators to talk to Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni about The Mandalorian and Grogu.
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37 min
The Mandalorian Season 2: Looking Back
Show notes
Arezou and Candace continue their look back at The Mandalorian with a discussion about Season 2. They talk about the season that brought them together, memories of watching Star Wars in lockdown, and discuss the range of iconic Star Wars characters that made their live-action TV debut this season.
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