TRASH COMPACTOR: A Star Wars Podcast

Thoughtful takes on Star Wars from the VHS generation. Podcast sequel to the 'zine I made when I was 10.

Recent Episodes

March 6, 2025

#49 – NOISE, VOLUME & DEFIANCE: Folk the Empire

An interview with the Star Wars folk band we didn't know we needed
Dec. 17, 2024

#48 – CHASING RAIDERS: Dr. David West Reynolds' new Indy doc

Help kickstart a new documentary on the archeology of Indiana Jones!
July 16, 2024

#47 – I'M GEORGE LUCAS: Documenting The George Lucas Talk Show (w/ Patrick Cotnoir)

A man pretends to be George Lucas and...hosts successful talk show?
June 4, 2024

THE CORPORATE ALLIANCE: Is Star Wars Art or Content?

Can Star Wars be art in the Disney era, and was it ever?
May 7, 2024

THX VIBES: A Discussion of THX 1138

George Lucas's first film is more relevant than ever
May 4, 2024

PHANTOM FLASHBACKS: 25 Years of The Phantom Menace

For this May the Fourth, we look back on Episode I on its 25th anniversary

Reviews

A must listen for any Star Wars fan

"With so many Star Wars podcast, this one stands out from the crowd with its insightful, philosophical, and critical analysis of Star Wars without the host or guests ever being dismissive or disrespec…"

CIWellness | June 1, 2022

"I love that you guys discuss so much as filmmakers and all the research you do on the films that the directors made right before their Star Wars movie, etc. - it’s way different and more engaging tha…"

allie.bern | June 22, 2022

"Just when you thought you didn’t need another Star Wars podcast…. This is one to listen to folks. Josh and his guests have great insights and always strike the right balance of thoughtful criticism …"

Keith Bress | July 16, 2022

The best Star Wars podcast ever!

"I really enjoy the depths of knowledge and info you delve into for your episodes, you really know how to dive into what we fans want to hear about. So many Star Wars podcasts only reach and hover alo…"

Edward Draganski | June 7, 2023