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 soon! Stay tuned for news on what we do as we wait for the next Star Wars show!Your number one spot for all things Star Wars TV!(205)259-6675 Voicemail HotlineTwitter and Instagram: @CotWatch

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  • pyroaog
    Thank you!!
    Love listening to yall more than I enjoy watching the actual episodes!!! Keep the watch!!!
  • Nx37
    Great, thorough, and optimistic Star Wars podcast. Keep the Watch.
    My biggest positive is how positive the hosts are about Star Wars while still maintaining valid criticisms of Star Wars projects. I want to enjoy Star Wars and with the coverage of this podcast, it shows what the hosts do to. In a time when it seems everyone complains about everything related to Star Wars, deserved or not, I like being excited about examining a Star Wars show and focusing more on the great aspects. Furthermore, the hosts are very knowledgeable and go deep into lore and great theories while maintaining an approachable style for fans that are less experienced with Star Wars. Keep the Watch.
  • Jeremiahtx13
    Excellent, positive Star Wars coverage
    By far the best Star Wars content and it’s not even close! In a Galaxy full of unwarranted negativity, Alex and Mac take a great approach to giving fair critiques while also keeping it positive and supporting the ongoing Star Wars content. Listening to the show has majorly enhanced how I watch and enjoy Star Wars. Thanks for the good work y’all do and keep it up!
  • ramus129
    Great Pod
    I just started listening with the Ahsoka show, and man am I glad I did. If you're even thinking about listen to a Star Wars Pod, start here. Keep the watch!
  • blknyello
    The hosts are true Star Wars fans.
    with very good and fair opinions and analyzations.
  • jerry waterboy 222222
    Nice
    Gives me something to listen to besides music.
  • RJx408
    Keep the watch!
    Alex and Mac are awesome with their reviews and irresponsible speculations. Their attention to detail is unmatched and love the playful banter they have together.
  • Fodah4040
    Concrete Fire
    I like your show. This isn’t a review. The fire in the hall that spreads to the mechanical and burns on the floor is an oil fire from the lamp Mae takes off the wall. She drops it.
  • Exar3
    Well done fellas
    A spectacular show, they do deep analyzes on what starwars lore really is. They are well versed in comics, shows and all sorts of media for Starwars. Love how much lore is discussed on these eps. Keep it up guys!
  • k rizzle
    The Force is strong with this one
    Love the show. Alex and Mac are fantastic hosts and just the best kind of Star Wars nerds.
  • lukeaferrell
    Love these guys!!
    As a Star Wars fan it is so nice to have a podcast that breaks down and discusses the content in such an entertaining and intelligent way! Keep the watch!
  • Flying high in SOCAL
    The real ones
    Enjoy the speculation and analysis of each ep. Y’all are doing a fantastic job. True fans, if you are tired of all the negativity. This is the place for you.
  • lil zasa
    The best show for Star Wars
    This podcast is a perfect addition to follow the Star wars saga. Mac and Alex entertain and inform.
  • starcruiser 451
    Awesome show!
    My grandpa introduced me to y’all when this show was new, and honestly I love your takes on the shows and the franchise as a whole. This is my go-to show to rest from the gritty parts of the community! May the force be with you and keep up the good work guys!
  • jifpez
    Just Discovered this Excellent Show
    Really enjoying the insightful discussion. Has added a lot of perspective to my understanding of The Acolyte. Looking forward to catching up on past episodes.
  • Deadhead-Dan10
    Always nice to hear some sane SW…
    …born in ‘75, a fan of Star Wars since at least ‘78-79 and it’s never left my bones since. I’m pretty lenient with SW live content because I went through my teens (80s-early 90s) convinced there would never be another Star Wars project ever again (gimme a break, there were only like 4 channels back then). So now, I look at it all as crazy and don’t get freaked out if something’s not the BEST ever. These guys keep an even keel too and I appreciate their knowledge, explanations and chemistry. Even a 40+-year long SW fans needs some stuff broken down…glad i discovered some like minded folk in “The Children”. Oh yea…”Keep the Watch!” Btw, being terrified of Signs is kind of weak sauce. As a horror fan, if you want something unnerving but tasteful (no gore, slasher, etc) then check out Lake Mungo.
  • Mouer Power
    Wow
    Love this show!! I live all things Star Wars, and this show teaches me show much it just deepens my appreciation. Thanks! Keep the Watch!!
  • Alan_Ray
    Great Star Wars podcast!
    Love listening to the guys breakdown episodes of the current series. Very informing and entertaining. Keep the watch!
  • Trapezoid.
    Fantastic Star Wars Podcast!
    Great podcast. My go to for Star Wars Content. Keep the Watch!
  • Hiker runner hunter
    Best Star Wars Podcast
    I started listening on a whim, but have been hooked ever since. I think what I love the most is the contagious excitement and love for everything Star Wars. They provide awesome insight into the shows coming out and make me super excited to see them and speculate about what might happen. Keep the watch!
  • drewcampos
    Great show
    This show is a perfect scene by scene breakdown for Star Wars content. Love the extra insight these guys bring to all the scene they go over Keep the watch
  • Jeff Lackmeyer
    Keep the watch
    Keep the watch
  • DLGJR
    Best Star Wars After Watch Podcast!!
    I discovered COT before the final season of the Bad Batch started and got hooked immediately with the thorough breakdowns Alex and Mac provide for all of the Star Wars shows. I really enjoyed the Jedi & Sith 101 and High Republic Book Club episodes leading up to The Acolyte premier. Now I am excited to listen each week to hear all the breakdowns of each episode and the potential wild speculations of what is to come. Thank you Alex and Mac for such an incredible show and everything you guys do for the podcast. Keep the watch!
  • CaptainMando2511
    This show rules.
    I have listened to these guys since season 2 of the Mandalorian. In 2020, we all needed a pick me up - Listening to Alex & Mac after each new episode of Mando lifted my spirits every week. I was happy to join their Patreon and have loved getting to consume every bit of content they put out into the world. The excitement with which they talk about Star Wars reminds me of the way I talk with my friends about Star Wars. Alex & Mac feel like old friends by now. The Star Wars fandom needs positivity. Star Wars has something for everyone. Star Wars is for everyone! The Children of the Watch spread this desperately needed idea to audiences new & old and I am so grateful that they do. For the lifelong fans and for the ones who just started watching, you have a place to learn and get excited with these guys! For light and life! May the Force be with you! And…KEEP THE WATCH!
  • FlutterRBDash
    Positive and knowledgeable
    I feel like so many Star Wars podcasts just find things to hate, which just adds to the toxic fandom problem. This has been a great find for me, they know so much about the animated shows and the books which helps foster more well rounded speculations and theories without getting too crazy. Positive and upbeat and a great thing to put on in the car the day after an episode airs! Keep it up guys. Keep the Watch! :)
  • ovwdurant
    Fun insights
    Always enjoy these dropping for post episode reflections. Help make my day go faster As always Keep the Watch
  • 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!!
  • bethanywouters
    Y’all need to listen to this podcast asap rocky
    COTW is my favorite podcast. I went into watching Mando without a lot of prior Star Wars knowledge and wanted to know more about the lore so I searched for a podcast that would help me better understand and COTW came up. Since my first episode, I’ve religiously listened to everything and now have such a better grasp of the SW universe and all that’s happening with the live-action shows we’re getting. Plus, Mac and Alex are like friends to me now without them even knowing it. I can’t wait for Obi-Wan to come out in just a few weeks! Keep the Watch!
  • ScooterSES
    Great show!
    A great and positive show! Keep the watch!
  • iJon41
    Just Great Star Wars Discussions
    Children of the Watch is a fantastic show. It’s a great companion to everything going on in the Star Wars universe. Alex and Mac do a great job of simply having a discussion about the relevant topics in a given week. And they provide great context around those topics. Very helpful for those of us who want so desperately to dive into the deep cuts of Star Wars, but don’t have the time. Many shows in this genre are over-produced and the hosts are full of themselves. Not this show. It’s simply 2 guys having a fun chat about Star Wars each week. It’s always a pleasure to see a new episode appear in my feed. Thanks for a great show! KEEP THE WATCH!
  • HE>ii
    Keep the watch!
    This show has been super helpful being a new Star Wars fan! I’ve been a listener since day one. I love that they keep the show very clean and kid appropriate. Keep the watch
  • Chris Wexler
    Fan of the films, great path to deeper fandom
    All the games and books were beyond my time comittment for me - despite my love of Star Wars - the guys do a GREAT job of bridging the deep geek love and knowledge allowing those of us who aren't as deep into the universe great explainers that make watching The Mandalorian and all the other shows that much richer. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. Been listening since the start - great pod. #keepthewatch
  • RTRFromAL
    I’ve learned so much!
    I’ve been a casual Star Wars fan all my life but never paid attention to the intricate details of the stories. As my sons grew to love and discuss Star Wars, I found that I wasn’t able to participate in their conversations, and I sought after a podcast to help me out. This show is it! Alex and Mac’s breakdowns have helped me learn the characters and backgrounds, and it has brought all Star Wars shows together in one big story for me that I couldn’t see on my own. Now I love being able to talk and impress my family with what I’ve learned from these guys. Thank you for what you do, and Keep the Watch!
  • Dageorgiades
    Favorite Star Wars Podcast
    I love listening to Mac and Alex after every new episode of Star Wars TV! Thank you for keeping it up all these years! KEEP THE WATCH!
  • DabeDabid
    Great podcast
    My favorite Star Wars podcast Keep the watch!
  • Post mando
    Keeping my watch
    Been a long time listener since probably episode 1 of the mandalorian it’s been a heck of a ride and I’ve enjoyed all of the content I can. Guys are very knowledgeable of the lore and what’s canon and what’s not very easy listen and would recommend to 9/10 dentists. Keep the Watch!
  • Master Gabler
    There is no better Star Wars Podcast!!!!
    The guys bring hey breath of knowledge that I have not seen before on all topics Star Wars related. Never miss an episode! Keep the watch….
  • NSShah85
    Amazing
    I found this podcast thanks to The Resistance Broadcast and have been a fan since. Breakdowns are incredibly solid. Definitely a must in my Star Wars Podcast rotation. Keep up the awesome work. Keep the Watch!!
  • PR Mando
    The best Podcast ever
    Ive been listening since season 2 of the Mandalorian and guy, there is no podcast that I enjoy more than this one. Sometime even if I dont like a SW show I exited everytime a new one is coming because i’ll get to listen to this podcast again. Thanks again ¡Keep the watch!
  • Corey D. 305
    Keep the watch
    A fantastic podcast for Star Wars fans at every level. Those new to the story and those witch more knowledge than George. Good banter and excellent insight to even small details. These guys are pros!
  • Rileybrickboy26
    Just Star Wars!
    Love these guys! Definitely my new favorite Star Wars related podcast. Y’all have some great thoughts and ideas! Talk about the topics like true fans! And you keep it Star Wars. No politics or outside stuff. Just what we are here for. Keep the watch!
  • Evuhhhn
    Nothing but Star Wars love
    I’ve been listening to Mac and Alex since they started out with the Mandalorian, and I love these guys. Fun theories, great attention to detail in their recaps, and nothing but positivity and love for Star Wars. Keep it up guys, and Keep the Watch!
  • Callentill
    Fantastic and family safe
    Alex and Mac bring a fresh wholesome approach to Star Wars podcasts. They provide detailed breakdowns and insight that is entertaining and approachable for anyone who is looking for an entry into Star Wars related content. Keep the Watch!
  • Matman5898
    Star Wars Without the Toxicity!
    The guys constantly bring it for Star Wars fans! The guys educate, speculate, and review all of the Star Wars projects in a way that is truly special. They don’t engage in hyper negativity or the toxicity that you often find on the internet with fans of this franchise, but they aren’t afraid to question things that don’t land with them. They do this without trampling on people who do enjoy those things, however. Their show is an absolute treat for Star Wars fans and makes me keep coming back to every new entry into the franchise with childlike excitement! Keep the watch!
  • IndoorMule
    Keep The Watch
    What a great podcast. These guys are so refreshingly positive- as a fan from the 70s I appreciate their love for the world. Keep The Watch!
  • Megaroonie4077
    So fun and knowledgeable
    Love these guys. They seem like super nice people to hang with, and their enthusiasm for the show and Star Wars universe is so charming. Keep the watch!
  • Dudders JK
    Keeping the watch!
    You’re coming to the right pod if you want positive chat and banter on the Star Wars universe. I liked these guys so much I created a Patreon account to support them. If you’re looking for negativity and complaining? You won’t find it here. Thanks guys and #KeepTheWatch!
  • Giezzzzz
    Best Star Wars Recap Show
    My 11 year old son found the podcast after we watched The Mandalorian and asked me to listen with him to find out if it was appropriate (which it is). He is an avid Star Wars fan and I liked Star Wars but never fully got into it. Needless to say after listening to Alex and Mac go scene by scene has made me a big fan. It has become mine and my sons routine to watch the episodes together and then listen to the podcast the following day. Thank you for providing amazing content as well as growing the bond between a father and a son. 10/10 recommend. Keep the watch.
  • M in Lakewood
    Bah Gawd what a podcast
    Leaving this after hearing y’all talk about wrestling in a way I thought was lost on this generation. You inspired me to give a thumbs up. There’s no better content for introducing people to Star Wars and pointing out all the references and callbacks. Nobody explains it better or in a more accessible manner. I almost feel like we’re friends. Well done, boys. Keep the watch.
  • LBlue29cf
    Positive and deep analysis
    Great podcast and these guys know EU and cannon Star Wars. Always going deep Into the analysis of the show, but always stay positive and light hearted. Great work gentlemen!! Update- still loving what the gents are doing. #keepthewatch
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