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It’s the 250th episode of Ion Cannon and we’re back with our review of Star Wars: Last Shot by Daniel José Older, a novel which serves as both a prequel and sequel of sorts to Solo: A Star Wars Story. THEN: It’s one of the galaxy’s most dangerous secrets: a mysterious transmitter with unknown power and a reward for […]

Now that you’ve had a chance to watch Solo: A Star Wars Story a few dozen times, here’s our full review where we analyze and dissect every element of the story—including the film’s thrilling surprise. Enjoy! WARNING: This episode contains massive spoilers for Solo: A Star Wars Story. If you haven’t seen it yet, we highly recommend […]

Solo: A Star Wars Story hits theaters next week, Friday, May 25, reintroducing a new generation to the galaxy’s favorite smuggler. To help you prepare for the film, William’s longtime friend Brendan Hugo joins us for our spoiler-free review. We also have a written version for those who prefer to read instead of listen, and […]

Tom, Stephen, and William discuss the exciting announcement of the next Star Wars animated series—Resistance—coming to Disney Channel and Disney XD this fall. They also review the second season of the Forces of Destiny animated shorts. The Ion Cannon Podcast is your source for entertainment reviews from a galaxy far, far away. For over a decade, Ion […]

Amy Ratcliffe from Nerdist joins Tom, Stephen, and William to recap the fourth and final season of Star Wars Rebels and discuss their favorite moments. We also chat about the second trailer for Solo: A Star Wars Story and hear from Tom and his son Eric about their experience at The Void’s Secrets of the Empire VR experience. The […]

After four and a half amazing years, Star Wars Rebels has officially come to an end. Michael and Christy from Cloud City Casino and Galactic Fashion join Tom, Stephen, and William to review Rebels 414 “A Fool’s Hope” and 415 “Family Reunion — and Farewell.” Ezra calls in every favor he can to rally together a ragtag group for a seemingly […]

The big day has finally arrived. After 4.5 fantastic years, Star Wars Rebels is finally ending. Ion Cannon had the honor of attending a screening of the series finale with the cast and crew, as well as a number of fans. Our review of the finale, along with our impressions of the screening itself, will […]

Star Wars Rebels dropped a galaxy-shattering pair of episodes tonight as it races toward next week’s series finale. Johnamarie Macias from The Wookiee Gunner joins Tom, Stephen, and William to review Rebels 412 “Wolves and a Door” and 413 “A World Between Worlds.” Ezra leads the Ghost crew back to the Jedi Temple on Lothal where they discover that the Empire has diabolical plans for the […]

Star Wars Rebels is back for the final seven episodes of the series, and the show returned from hiatus with a very emotional two-parter. Mark Hurliman from The Star Wars Report joins Tom, Stephen, and William to review Rebels 410 “Jedi Night” and 411 “Dume.” The Ghost crew infiltrates the Imperial headquarters on Lothal to […]

Lucasfilm surprised fans by releasing the long-awaited first look at Solo: A Star Wars Story during Super Bowl LII. Join your hosts Tom, Stephen, and William as they dissect the film’s first teaser trailer and the “Big Game” TV spot. They also break down the exciting mid-season trailer for Star Wars Rebels and play “Death Watch”–guessing who will […]

Star Wars: Episode VIII The Last Jedi is finally here! Now that you’ve had a chance to digest the film, here’s our full review where we analyze and dissect every element of the story. So grab your Wookiee copilot and prepare for a wild ride. WARNING: This episode contains massive spoilers for The Last Jedi. If you haven’t seen […]

Star Wars: Episode VIII The Last Jedi arrives in theaters on Friday, December 15, and Stephen’s longtime friend Brian Handy joins us for our spoiler-free review of the exciting follow-up to 2015’s The Force Awakens. Brian also recaps Saturday’s red carpet premiere in LA, which he was able to attend. How did Rian Johnson do with his first Star Wars […]

Join your hosts Tom, Stephen, and William, along with Christy from Galactic Fashion, as they review Leia: Princess of Alderaan by Claudia Gray. Sixteen-year-old Princess Leia Organa faces the most challenging task of her life so far: proving herself in the areas of body, mind, and heart to be formally named heir to the throne of Alderaan. When Leia discovers what […]

Join your hosts Tom, Stephen, and William, along with Teresa Delgado from Star Wars Bookworms, as they review they review the mid-season finale of Star Wars Rebels season four, “Rebel Assault.” They also discuss the exciting news about Rian Johnson’s upcoming Star Wars trilogy and the live-action TV series. Hera leads a courageous attack against Grand Admiral Thrawn’s forces, but when things […]

Join your hosts Tom, Stephen, and William, along with Aaron Goins from Star Wars Bookworms, as they review they review the seventh and eighth episodes of the final season of Star Wars Rebels, “Kindred” and “Crawler Commanders.” Tracked back to their hidden base by a mysterious Imperial agent, the rebels must trust some seemingly dangerous native creatures, who are far […]

Join your hosts Tom, Stephen, and William as they review they review the fifth and sixth episodes of the final season of Star Wars Rebels, “The Occupation” and “Flight of the Defender.” Ezra and the Ghost crew are called back to Lothal when a new Imperial threat rises. The Ion Cannon Podcast is your source for entertainment reviews from a […]

Join your hosts Tom, Stephen, and William, along with Pete Morrison from the Rebels Report, as they review they review the third and fourth episodes of the final season of Star Wars Rebels, “In the Name of the Rebellion.” This two-parter brings the series ever closer to Rogue One and A New Hope with the introduction of Yavin 4, the return of Saw Gerrera, […]

Join your hosts Tom, Stephen, and William, along with Erin from the 501st Legion, as they review they review the two-part premiere of the final season of Star Wars Rebels, “Heroes of Mandalore.” Sabine leads the rescue of her father from the Empire and must decide to destroy or use a deadly weapon. The Ion Cannon Podcast is […]

Join your hosts Tom, Stephen, and William as they review Phasma by Delilah S. Dawson. They also discuss the exciting new trailer for The Last Jedi and recap all of the news from New York Comic Con. One of the most cunning and merciless officers of the First Order, Captain Phasma commands the favor of her superiors, the […]

Join your hosts Tom, Stephen, and William as they review the finale of LEGO Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures season two, “Free Fall” and “Return of the Return of the Jedi.” 212: Rowan battles M-OC in the upper atmosphere of Shantipole. 213: The Freemakers wind up in the middle of the Battle of Endor where Rowan has his final […]