Children of the Watch: The Acolyte After Show

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Children of the Watch is the number one podcast in the galaxy for all things Star Wars live action television, formerly The Mandalorian Watch. A positive, upbeat after show for Star Wars television. Join your hosts Alex Maxwell and Mac Lacey after each episode as we break it down with in depth analysis and commentary, as well as your hotline calls!Coverage of Skeleton Crew begins now! Join us twice a week for breakdowns and voicemail episodes!! The fun doesn't stop after Skeleton Crew, we will be rewatching each episode of Andor right after!!Your number one spot for all things Star Wars TV and Skeleton Crew starring Jude Law!(205)259-6675 Voicemail HotlineTwitter and Instagram: @CotWatch

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  • A.Money7$
    Best Star Wars Recaps
    A really enjoyable listen I just started with skeleton crew and I am very excited for Andor Recaps. Aye Aye!
  • Mr Haiku
    …if ye know wha’s good fet ye
    Half the battle fer a good pod be hearin' the hosts enjoy wha' they be doin'. Me Hartie Mac 'n Able-bodied Alex bring the joy 'n the knowledge chops t' back up thar analysis. Do I listen t' every 'cast? Aye-aye!!
  • shughesb921
    Love the history
    I’ve been listening since the beginning. I appreciate the history and rabbit holes. I hope the VMs come back. I love listening to everyone’s predictions (and calling in with my own). It’s a fun way to be connected to the larger community. Oh and just bought my t-shirt. Love merch 2025 update: Voicemails are back and strong! I loved the breakdowns of the skeleton crew and look forward to the rewatch of Andor! Aye Aye and this is the way!
  • GregSpring
    One of the best
    I love this show and the insights the guys provide. It has rekindled my love for all things Star Wars. Aye Aye!!
  • Annelaughry
    Keeping the joy in Star Wars
    I feel like I joined the Star Wars fandom late in the game but this show and these great hosts help me feel like I haven’t missed a thing! I love the lore background knowledge and the positive attitude Alex and Mac bring to every property! Thanks for doing what you do! Aye…Aye!
  • RoRoBurrito
    Love this podcast!!
    I love listening to Alex and Mac break down each new Star Wars show! I started listening when they were covering the Mandalorian season 3, and now I’m going back and listening to all their past breakdowns. In my opinion, their breakdown of Ahsoka was the best. Loving their current Skeleton Crew coverage! Keep the watch! Aye aye!
  • Erin McVeigh
    Children of the Watch is always a fun listen that deepens my enjoyment of every Star Wars show!
    Children of the Watch is my absolute favorite (and the galaxy’s best) Star Wars podcast, and I have been listening to them every week for about a year. I appreciate the scene by scene breakdowns of every Star Wars show that they do, as they always pick up on details and connections that I missed on the first watch of something. After listening to CotW, I always appreciate every aspect of a Star Wars show more, from the music, to the acting and directing, to the lore connections, and so much more. Definitely check it out. Keep the watch! Aye…aye
  • BKeff
    Aye aye!
    The only thing that compares to my excitement level when watching a new Star Wars property is listening to Alex and Mac break it all down in an easily digestible manner while also pointing out Easter eggs and tiny things that I may have missed on my first watch. I love their positivity with new shows and the respect they have for the Star Wars name. By far the best Star Wars podcast in the entire galaxy!! Love you guys and thank you for all the hard work you put into the hundreds of hours of audio content you give us! May the Force Be With You.
  • Greg Sorvig
    My Favorite “Star Wars” Podcast for Years!
    Fun, informative, and enthusiastic, “Children of the Watch” is the ultimate podcast for “Star Wars” fans who want to expand upon their own passion and excitement for the franchise. Alex and Mac have really developed the perfect formula between recaps, call line discussions and revisiting past shows and movies. Instead of injecting more negativity into what many consider a fractured fandom, these guys are real life friends leading the rebellion to restore balance to the Force, one podcast at a time. Aye aye and keep the watch - this is the way!
  • Meis66
    Keep the watch
    Best Star Wars podcast. The show is great vibe. The hosts are awesome they know everything you need to know about Star Wars. They love the shows/ movies and make you want to love it. Keep the watch!! Aye aye!
  • Gabe Coats
    Keeping the Watch
    Thoughtful and positive discussions about all things in the canon of Star Wars and zany lighthearted speculations are to be found when you listen to Children of the Watch. The hosts Mac and Alex have excellent chemistry for being so young in the podcast game, and with utmost politeness and professionalism all around. The connections they make to the surrounding Disney and Legends canon is enlightening. What I love most is that the podcast always throw it to the listeners for their thoughts and theories, and never tear their opinions down. While not always an active listener, admittedly, I never regret tuning in to Children of the Watch. So, in conclusion, to paraphrase the scallywag SM-33: Aye! …aye.
  • C Dignan
    Best Star Wars post-watch follow-pod
    Absolutely LOVE Alex & Mac; their recaps are spot on and an absolute must if you like having a post-watch follow-pod. They never miss a beat, and combined with their unparalleled knowledge of Star Wars, the EU and general fiction/non-fiction at large, it makes for an educational experience every single time. These guys absolutely crush it, I love knowing that I’ll have their podcast as a companion to all Star Wars content moving forward. Keep the watch Cap’ns; Aye...aye :)
  • Cwill1022
    Aye…Aye
    Awesome podcast for Star Wars fans! As a lifelong fan that doesn’t know as much of the Star Wars lore, it’s so fun to get so much more information from this podcast!
  • McChicken95
    Best Star Wars Podcast!
    I’ve been listening for years now and I look forward to new episodes almost as much as I look forward to new Star Wars episodes! These guys have such a great energy that is so lively and positive it makes me excited for anything they talk about. They also do a great job of explaining Star Wars for people who are newer to the fandom. Skeleton Crew has been a blast with them, Aye Aye!
  • Zach Tom
    Aye aye!
    Always something to add that I didn’t know about Star Wars, an excellent way to dive even deeper into a galaxy/galaxies that I love. Great show, great hosts.
  • Bugwbergal
    Wonderful Star Wars Nerdery for the Whole Family!
    There are lots of great Star Wars podcasts out there, but this is the only one that I can listen to with my eight-year-old son, and that makes it so much more enjoyable for me. I love the guys and their sense of humor. Each week, Son and I look forward to the new episodes. Absolutely delightful. Thank you! Aye-aye!
  • CommanderMeiloorun
    Love the show!
    This is one of my favourite Star Wars podcasts. I love that you guys are able to find things that you appreciate about each time period in Star Wars/each movie or show. Ay ay!
  • #1Nerfherder
    Best Star Wars Podcast
    Alex and Mac are true Star Wars fans and it really makes listening to this pod cast a joy. Their coverage of Skeleton crew has been great and the skele-phone episodes are great for forming new theories. Aye aye!
  • Theripper52
    Amazing podcast
    Been listening for a few seasons now after my friend introduced me to the show. Love the content. I love the positivity you bring back into the community! Aye …(walks around corner then slowly walks back)… Aye
  • Phy$h
    Great conversations
    Great conversations. Love the speculations and walkthroughs with fellow fans. Aye...aye
  • Stock Boy 08
    Love this pod!
    Fun, informative and lighthearted podcast about all things Star Wars! Highly recommend. Keep the watch! Aye Aye!
  • Thanziep
    Makes me enjoy the Star Wars more
    I found Children of The Watch many years ago when I first started watching the Mandolorian and was looking for more content. I love this podcast and it adds so much depth to the shows. I look forward to listening to both episodes every week and will even put off watching a Star Wars episode to make sure I am fully caught up on the podcast, they truly go hand in hand. Love the show and can’t imagine the Star Wars universe without it! Aye Aye!
  • Caleb, son of Jephunneh
    Wars not make one great.
    Continually blown away by Alex and Mac’s ability to mine the best of the content and present such a genuine and heartwarming product. The Force is strong with this One. Aye aye!
  • Cowgirl60
    Must listen for anything Star Wars
    Great overview of the different Star Wars shows and makes me appreciate each episode even more! I love the enthusiasm and knowledge the hosts bring to the show. Aye Aye!
  • ShanBam1
    The best in the galaxy!
    Love this podcast so much! Mac and Alex are super knowledgeable about the Star Wars universe and I really enjoy how they approach it with all of us. We nerd out, speculate irresponsibly, and best of all, I listen every week with my 13 year old son. You guys are Thea best, keep the watch Aye Aye!
  • MrCocoC
    The Chosen Ones
    Aye…aye! I have been a huge fan of Star Wars since watching the VHS tapes of the originals back in the 90s with my family. With all the new shows, these guys add so much more to understand and loving the Star Wars universe. I listen every time I get the chance and love the lore episodes to learn even more. As a fellow Birmingham dweller, thank you 🙏🏼
  • Wild Bill 14
    THE BEST Star Wars podcast
    Aye, aye! Awesome podcast about all things Star Wars. Highly recommend. Mac and Alex are funny, knowledgeable, and fun to listen to. I’m a relatively new Star Wars fan and they take time to explain things deep in the Star Wars canon without making the listener feel like a dummy for not knowing it. Also, Go Dawgs Mac. Aye, aye!
  • Zachnkessler
    Amazing!
    The BEST Star Wars after show! Aye Aye!
  • Donnyb8723
    My favorite podcast
    Ive been listening since the Mando season 1. Listening to Alex and Mac is always one of my favorite parts of each new series and season of Star Wars! Love how in depth, knowledgeable and positive they always are. Keep the watch! Aye…aye
  • Bigadamonbass
    Best show for Star Wars fans
    I absolutely love this show. I love looking forward to waking up in the morning and have my show to listen to on my way to work. Aye! Aye!
  • RHardin13
    Phenomenal work
    Y’all do such an amazing job from the watch through to the theories and general knowledge. Always a good listen # Aye Aye
  • JohnnyRedSox
    Simply The Best!
    So glad I found this podcast! Listening to the two of you breakdown Star Wars TV and finding all the fun and interesting details has become a weekly ritual! I’ve recommended you to all my Star Wars loving friends and I wish you continued success! Happy 4 Year Anniversary! Keep The Watch! Aye Aye!
  • DanDMan1015
    So much knowledge
    Aye Aye! I love listening to these guys. Their in depth knowledge of all things Star Wars provides so much insight. This is a must listen for Fans of all things Star Wars or the casual fan who just watches new material.
  • SW Dad
    It’s difficult to overstate how good this podcast is.
    Aye aye, Thank you Alex and Mac for dedicating your time and energy and putting out your fantastic show. My sons and I really enjoy listening to you guys talk about Star Wars. Your approach that Star Wars should be for everyone really connects with them. As a father I am so please with your positive approach. We love how excited you get about everything Star Wars and listening to your podcast get us pumped for every show and episode. I hope you guys never change because everything you’re doing is perfect. I know you put a ton of work into making you’re show great and it really shows. You have helped me connect my kids to Star Wars and your show is always a must listen when it drops. Keep the watch!
  • Ourcrayfish812
    My Go-To
    Five years ago when this podcast started, I was at work, looking for something good to listen to. I scrolled through a lot of podcasts, including ones that many people had recommended to me. And then that’s when I stumbled across the Mandalorian Watch. I never knew that I was going to enjoy a podcast so much. If you love Star Wars, this is the place to be. This podcast is my number one go to for anything Star Wars related. I have listened to them since day one and will continue to listen until they are done. Alex and Mac are by far the most entertaining, positive, supportive and enjoyable people to listen to. So if any of you are wondering if you should start listening to this podcast, scroll all the way back to Episode 1, and begin. It’ll be well worth it! And remember, Keep the Watch! # AYE AYE!
  • RED757
    Amazing Companion podcast for anything Star Wars!
    Star Wars is my favorite media property in existence and these guys are the best champions of everything good about the galaxy far, far away! They are entertaining and always uplifting, making sure to point out connections and Easter eggs I miss in shows/movies. Couldn’t recommend this pod more!! Aye Aye
  • AEGDVM17
    Enthusiasm for Star Wars
    I love this podcast. Alex and Mac are enthusiastic Star Wars fans and know the universe well. I tend to not be critical and just enjoy my Star Wars content, and their true love of the genre allow me to do that. They do point out things that don’t make sense but don’t focus on them. I love their sense of humor about the ridiculous parts. Thanks for filling me in on the legends as well. Aye aye
  • BB_POD_2019
    #1
    Number One Star Wars Podcast!
  • katsukar
    Aye aye
    Great podcast. I enjoyed it so much. I am one of the OG of Star Wars fan since the first movie A New Hope in 1977. Waited in line for over 3 hours in San Francisco. I was 20 so you know how old I am now.
  • MND37302726
    Thank you
    Guys, thanks so much for this podcast. It’s getting me through quarantine. Aye aye!
  • tysports33
    Star Wars TV must listen
    If you want to enjoy Disney+ Star Wars tv then you have to listen to Children of the Watch! Aye Aye
  • rockerdude1000
    The Best Pod for ALL Things Star Wars!!
    Mac and Alex throw down expert knowledge of the Star Wars universe. They are well versed in Canon lore, Expanded Universe lore, they even watch all the tv shows you don’t have time for! This includes Star Wars Resistance, Young Jedi Adventures, Lego Star Wars specials, and much more. I’ll definitely be tuning into their upcoming episodes as we get into SKELETON CREW, especially as it relates to the High Republic books, origins of the Jedi & Sith, the Acolyte, Mando-Verse, and The Maker. Bananas theories welcomed and encouraged. Let’s go, boys! MTFBWY -Aye Aye
  • Jedi Knight 677
    Amazing show Keep the watch
    Love your guy’s work keep it up. Aye…Aye
  • thisherekarlmalone
    Love this show
    I stumbled upon this podcast when the Mandalorian S2 was out and haven’t stopped listening since. Alex and Mac know their Star Wars and give a lot of good insight into the latest shows and how they connect with the expanding Star Wars universe. Best part is the hotline episodes full of irresponsible speculation and wild theories about what is coming in the next episodes. Keep the watch. Aye aye!
  • Matt4theosm
    Love this show keeps me at peace
    The peace among the star wars community like in the universe is quite unstable but never here love every episode and the true appreciation of what makes star wars star wars. From the goofy to the nerdy mac and alex know star wars and television quite well. Their abilities are “Most Impressive” aye aye!
  • afozark
    Holiday Special Commentary
    I just watched The Holiday Special simultaneously with Mack’s running commentary, and it was just the best thing EVER. I laughed out loud about 10 times throughout.
  • Silverbeskar
    Best Star Wars podcast!
    I have listened to COTW for a couple years now and I look forward to every single episode. Amazing format and in depth analysis for everything Star Wars! Aye aye
  • TanmanH22
    Keep the Watch
    Listening to this podcast is such a joy. I love all the crazy speculation and just positive outlook on Star Wars projects. Skeleton Crew reviews in particular have been incredible! Aye aye!
  • mallratt42
    Aye…aye!
    Love listening to you guys break down all the Easter eggs and suggest more Star Wars media! So much fun!
  • Mfloodo
    Awesomeness
    This is my “go to” for breakdowns with all things Star Wars! Love each episode. Keep up the great work. Aye...aye
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