State Of The Old Republic Podcast
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State of the Old Republic (SOTOR) is a podcast dedicated to bringing you the latest news, events, and musings on Star Wars: The Old Republic.
Episodes
- Episode 143: 7.9 Livestream Recap!
Have a question for comment about the Show? Send me a text! Today on the State of the Old Republic Podcast… we’ve reached the end of an era. Game Update 7.9 — Legacy Reborn — is almost here, and with it, the finale of the Legacy of the Sit…
- Episode 142: Interview with Samantha Béart!
Have a question for comment about the Show? Send me a text! Joining me on the show today is Samantha Béart, the actor behind the likes of Karlach in Baldur’s Gate 3, and of course, Darth Nul in Star Wars: The Old Republic. I’ll talk to her…
- Episode 141: Roadmap Recap!
Have a question for comment about the Show? Send me a text! This week on the show, there are seven days left in February, which means the February Developer Livestream should be on one of them. We just don’t know which one yet. While we wa…
- Episode 140: A New Class in SWTOR?
Have a question for comment about the Show? Send me a text! This week on the show SWTOR dropped a new patch — and while it looks like your standard bug‑fix update, there are a few changes hiding in there that are pretty impactful. I’ll hav…
- Episode 139: Galactic Threads Story Review
Have a question for comment about the Show? Send me a text! This week, I’m diving deep into the Galactic Threads story in Star Wars: The Old Republic. It’s a tale with big ambitions, and I’ll be breaking down what worked, what didn’t, and…
- Episode 138: 2025 A Year in Review!
Have a question for comment about the Show? Send me a text! This week on the show, we’re putting 2025 in the rear‑view mirror and breaking down everything SWTOR delivered — the highs, the lows, and whether it added up to a good year. Then…
- Episode 137: The Age of Eras?
Have a question for comment about the Show? Send me a text! This week on the show, Keith Kanneg delivered is Q4 Executive Producer Letter and 2026 Roadmap. 2026 will be the end of Legacy of Sith, but will it be the beginning of a new expan…
- Episode 136: Pursuit of Ruin!
Have a question for comment about the Show? Send me a text! This week on the show, Game Update 7.8 Pursuit of Ruin goes live. I’ll tell you about Galactic Threads, The Wreckage on Dantooine, PvP Season 9, and everything else in this holida…
- Episode 135: 7.8 Livestream Recap!
Have a question for comment about the Show? Send me a text! This week on the show, the developers held a livestream to talk about everything coming in 7.8, which includes the highly anticipated continuation of the Legacy of the Sith Story…
- Episode 134: Dynamics on Dantooine!
Have a question for comment about the Show? Send me a text! This week on the show, Keith Kanneg gave us his Q3 Producer’s letter, and Eric Musco provided an update on a new Dynamic Encounter event coming in Game Update 7.8. I’ll tell you a…
- Episode 133: Never Go Full Boltblaster!
Have a question for comment about the Show? Send me a text! This week on the show, there is a new Subscriber Event happening right now. I’ll tell you all about how it works, how long it runs, and what kinds of cool rewards you can get. Als…
- Episode 132: 7.7.1 Livestream Recap
Have a question for comment about the Show? Send me a text! This week on the show, Galactic Season 9 is inbound—and yes, Kai Zaiken needs our help testing his latest Flashpoint-enhancing concoctions. I’ll break down the wild buffs, the rew…
- Episode 131: Rising Powers
Have a question for comment about the Show? Send me a text! This week on the show – Game Update 7.6.1 is here and that means the start of Galactic Seasons 8 – Rising Powers. Get ready to go and run some Uprisings with a twist, thanks to ev…
- Episode 130: Preparing for 7.6!
Have a question for comment about the Show? Send me a text! Art Modernization is a big part of 7.6. Tython, Korriban, and Ilum are looking great, but how about our characters? I’ll tell you about where we are with character modernization.…
- Episode 129: New Comlink, Who Dis?
Have a question for comment about the Show? Send me a text! This week on the show, Broadsword held a livestream where they gave us a deluge of information on Game Update 7.6. I’ll tell you what’s up with the story, Dynamic Encounters, the…
- Episode 128: Feast or Famine?
Have a question for comment about the Show? Send me a text! This week on the show, I discuss the Q3 Producer’s letter, what was accomplished, and where I think the game might be headed in 2025. Also this week I take a look at Galactic Seas…
- Episode 127: The Hunt is On!
Have a question for comment about the Show? Send me a text! This week on the show – Galactic Seasons 7 is in full swing. I talk about the Bounty Event, the DvL Bosses, Season rewards, and more. Season 7 wasn’t the only thing that dropped w…
- Episode 126: The Greatest Bounty!
Have a question for comment about the Show? Send me a text! This week on the show – Game Update 7.5.1 – The Greatest Bounty goes live on August 20th. It has Galactic Seasons 7, New Date Nights, and Changes to Gearing. I’ll tell you all abo…
- Episode 125: Preparing for 7.4.1
Have a question for comment about the Show? Send me a text! On this week's show, I'll preview Galactic Seasons 6, the Copero Stronghold, season rewards, Date Night with companions, and other things coming in Game Update 7.4.1 - Building a…
- Episode 124: You Had Me at Copero!
Have a question for comment about the Show? Send me a text! This week on the show, we’re going back to Copero, and we might not leave. Don’t worry, we’ll still be alive. I’ll explain what I mean. Also, this week, Date Night is coming to th…
- Episode 123: Shae Vizla Moving Day!
Have a question for comment about the Show? Send me a text! This week on the show – things may seem quiet in the game right now, but we’re about to go on information overload as Broadsword gets ready to host a live stream for Game Update 7…
- Episode 122: Twelve Years of SWTOR
Have a question for comment about the Show? Send me a text! This week on the show, Game Update 7.4 – Chains in the Dark is now live. I’ll talk a little about the story, Kessen’s Landing, and the new gear grind. Also, this week, Star Wars:…
- Episode 121: The Bantha in the Room!
SWTOR
- Episode 120: A Season of Companions
This episode reviews Galactic Seasons 3, discussing its highlights and lowlights, and whether players have sufficient time to complete it. It also examines the Companion Influence and Gift giving mechanics, suggesting potential improvement…
- Episode 119: The State of the Old Republic
This episode of The State of the Old Republic podcast covers Game Update 7.2, detailing the PvP revamp, the launch of PvP Season 1, and the removal of Ranked PvP. The host shares their experiences and discusses the decision-making process…
- Episode 118: We Are Go For Launch!
Episode 118 discusses the upcoming Legacy of the Sith expansion for Star Wars: The Old Republic, covering its features, the Digital Collector's Edition, and the character Kai Zykken. It also includes a Story Project replay about the Republ…
- Episode 117: Legacy of the Sith - Delayed!
This episode of the State of the Old Republic Podcast discusses the delay of Legacy of the Sith to February 15, 2022. It also covers upcoming changes to Combat Styles for existing players in 7.0, announces winners of the Opal Vulptilla giv…
- Episode 116: Legacy of the Sith - People and Places!
Episode 116 of the State of the Old Republic Podcast discusses BioWare's Legacy of the Sith expansion. Topics include new worlds and characters, the combat styles system, and a giveaway for a Vulptilla mount.
- Episode 115: All About Gearing in 7.0!
The State Of The Old Republic Podcast's Episode 115 covers gearing and itemization changes in version 7.0, updates to Conquest, and discusses Tech Fragments, Dark vs. Light, and social rewards.
- Episode 114: Weapons in Outfitter - 'Nuff Said!
This episode of the State of the Old Republic Podcast discusses player reactions to changes in MMO classes, specifically looking at Combat Styles in SWTOR. It also covers the introduction of legendary gear in update 7.0 and upcoming qualit…
- Episode 113: Legacy of the Sith
This episode discusses the Legacy of the Sith expansion for Star Wars: The Old Republic, covering Combat Styles, new levels, story content, and a new Operation. It also covers details regarding the 2021 Summer of SWTOR Night Life event rew…
- Episode 112: This is Where the Grind Begins
In Episode 112, the State Of The Old Republic Podcast discusses the ongoing Galactic Season one, noting its length and enjoyable nature. The episode also features a segment on Alderaan and commemorates the 30th anniversary of Heir to the E…
- Episode 111: The Season of SWTOR!
In this episode of State Of The Old Republic Podcast, the host discusses Game Update 6.3, Galactic Seasons, the new Flashpoint, and begins a story project featuring eight heroes traveling to Tatooine.
- Episode 110: Story Project Replays!
In this episode of State Of The Old Republic Podcast, the host replays story content from The Republic on Taris and discusses activities on Nars Shaddaa.
- Episode 109: SWTOR 2020 - A Year in Review
This episode of the State of the Old Republic Podcast covers the year 2020 for SWTOR, revisiting the Empire's invasion of Balmorra as part of a story project.
- Episode 108: Game Update 6.2 is Here!
Episode 108 of the State Of The Old Republic Podcast discusses Game Update 6.2, including the return of Valkorion, a new Flashpoint, Life Day, anniversary rewards, and Mandalorian-inspired gear. The episode also features a segment on the p…
- Episode 107: The Feast of Prosperity
This episode covers SWTOR's Feast of Prosperity event, discusses recent developments in the main story concerning Mandalorians, and revisits the class stories set on Dromun Kaas.
- Episode 106: What Year is it?
This episode covers Game Update 6.1.4 for Star Wars: The Old Republic, including conquest changes, the legacy ignore feature, and the Feast of Prosperity. The host also discusses the current timeline within the game and concludes a long-te…
- Episode 105: Yes, Virginia, There is a State of the Old Republic!
State of the Old Republic Podcast Episode 105 covers Game Update 6.1.4 changes to Conquest, new Augments, and The Feast of Prosperity. It also discusses raiding strategy and provides tips for new players.
- Episode 104: The Summer of SWTOR 2020
This episode covers the Summer of SWTOR 2020, including Game Update 6.1.1, the mystery of Darth Rivix, and the 40th anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back.
- Episode 103: I'm Sorry, Earth is Closed Today!
The State Of The Old Republic Podcast, Episode 103 discusses Game Update 6.1.1 on the PTS, including Master Mode Dxun and changes to Conquest. The episode also revisits old news concerning SWTOR's 8th-Anniversary, The Rise of Skywalker, Je…
- Episode 102: Preparing for Onslaught!
State Of The Old Republic Podcast previews the upcoming 'Onslaught' expansion, detailing new story content, gameplay features like an Operation and Flashpoint, new planets, and advises on in-game tasks to complete before the expansion laun…
- Episode 101: Getting Our Duxn's in a Row
Marcus from Working Class Nerds Podcast joins the State of the Old Republic Podcast to discuss the Spoils of War and their experience with the new Operation on Duxn.
- Episode 100: Spoils of War!
The host discusses the Spoils of War reveal and their experiences playing Veteran Mode Ops. They also mention the availability of Star Wars Celebration Anaheim tickets.
- Episode 99: The Drouks of Hazzard!
Episode 99 of the State of the Old Republic Podcast discusses the upcoming Pirate Incursion on Dantooine, the HK-55 Bonus chapter, and the possibility of a SWTOR classic server. The host also reviews the web content roadmap, companion issu…
- Episode 98: Onslaught is Coming!
This episode of the State of the Old Republic Podcast covers the upcoming Star Wars: The Old Republic expansion, Onslaught, and discusses fan events in Chicago. It also touches on recent game updates and potential KOTOR movie news.
- Episode 97: Dantooine. They're on Dantooine.
This episode of State Of The Old Republic Podcast discusses the location of the Empire and Republic on Dantooine after the events on Ossus. It also covers BioWare
- Episode 96: The Road to Celebration with SWTORISTA!
The podcast features SWTORISTA discussing her Star Wars Celebration Chicago Community Fan table. It also covers Guild Heraldry, the Preview Window, DYNs, and commentary on an interview with SWTOR Central regarding the game.
- Episode 95: Heralding Guild Heraldry!
This episode of the State Of The Old Republic Podcast discusses Guild Heraldry and the upcoming Game Update 5.10.2. It also covers the new BioWare Community Coordinator, their plans for Star Wars: The Old Republic, and BioWare
- Episode 94: The Hive Queen and Other Bugs!
This episode covers Game Update 5.10.1 'The Wretched Hive,' focusing on the Hive Queen, Companions, and game bugs. It also discusses the future of Galactic Command and shares insights from a Charles Boyd interview regarding Jedi Under Sieg…