In this seventh-anniversary episode of the Star Wars Escape Pod podcast, co-hosts Blake and Darian chat casually about recent news, upcoming projects, and merchandise. Discuss the newly opened Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, the Endor-inspired Outpost 181 bed and breakfast, and the trailer and upcoming January 20, 2027 release date for Ahsoka season two. The hosts also dive into a fan debate regarding Admiral Ackbar and the Holdo maneuver, merchandise updates including the upcoming Jango Fett Black Series helmet and a Hasbro thermal detonator, and reports that John Watts will direct a new Simon Kinberg-penned Star Wars trilogy featuring Rey Skywalker. Additionally, they touch upon the upcoming video game Star Wars Galactic Racer, recent Marvel comic adaptations, and share lighthearted banter about the franchise.Check out the Star Wars Archives link in our description for a database of all 400+ episodes!Orbitkey Disney CollectionAdd a sprinkle of Disney magic to your everyday carry.The Disney x Orbitkey Collection features fun, functional accessories inspired by Disney characters, designed to make staying organised feel like magic.https://www.orbitkey.com/pages/disney?srsltid=AfmBOorl0UJrj6Skr7fWecL5ZzpxJ6tt757WShCMY3XcCGsLaXPwzBUwKirk is on YouTube: @kirkmihelakoshttps://www.youtube.com/designedbykirkDarian is on YouTube: @TheManDarianhttps://www.youtube.com/@TheManDarian————————————————————————Star Wars Escape Pod🖥️ Website: https://starwarspodcast.ca🐦 X: https://twitter.com/SWEscapePodcast🦋 B.Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/swescapepodcast.bsky.social📲 Swell: https://www.swellcast.com/swescapepodcast📧 Email us or voice messages to: [email protected]🗃️ Podcast Archives: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vRiF_icUbgNiufSItYBMLCdXc2dPtlQPHrNeDcEHmHS6z0yFduND-BLC_3czuY-YY6kpNtRM1uMppts/pubhtmlHave you checked out our flashcast called Star Wars Launch Pad?https://www.youtube.com/@SWLaunchPadhttps://open.spotify.com/show/1v0naAAJZMW0nig3OkFToJ?si=8014aef1647f4da5