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 Andor begins now! We are rewatching every episode of Star Wars: Andor in our Rix Road to Andor Season 2, premiering April 22nd. When Season 2 premieres we will be the PREMIERE spot for wall to wall Stars Wars: Andor coverage as we break down every new episode and follow up with your voicemails.Your number one spot for all things Star Wars TV and Andor!Voicemail Hotline: (205) 259-6675

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  • Megaroonie4077
    So fun and knowledgeable
    Love my cousins Alex and Mac. When the tv show is over they keep the party going with reviews that always find stuff that I missed, or expand on something I didn’t know about before. They are the best best best. -Axis
  • Shellers91
    A Great Podcast, For A More Civilized Time
    Great podcast to relax and listen to the lore of Star Wars. I’m a huge fan of Star Wars but I don’t have a lot of free time anymore so it’s often I can’t watch all the spin off shows, this podcast does a great job at filling you in the blanks and keeping you up to speed… and it’s really funny. When my wife and I listen to it, we laugh our Axis off!
  • Jmrenna
    Most informative Star Wars podcast
    This is the most informative Star Wars podcast I’ve discovered. The hosts are incredibly knowledgeable and do an excellent job tying together the various Star Wars mediums—films, TV shows, books, comics, and more. They’re also personable and engaging, making every episode enjoyable to listen to. I highly recommend. Axis
  • bodhigrrrl
    1st pod review ever
    Reviewing only bc these 2 guys axis if being most reviewed show will make them as happy as I am listening to them talk about The Most Important tv show ever! This crusty punk Gen X’r from TN gives two 🤘🏼! As a social justice activist, I appreciate the feminist lens they use. Wish they wld talk about watermelons but I guess I understand why they don’t. Pretty sure we’re all thinking about watermelons while we watch this.
  • Jones41
    Love the show!
    I love hanging out with these guys and digging deep into the Star Wars of it all! Axis baby!!!
  • ShepherdGeek
    Yes, you need to subscribe to this podcast
    So much new Star Wars - is it worth tuning in? This podcasts tells us emphatically, "YES!". Sure, they are fans of all forms of Star Wars, and for those of us who do not consume everything from the galaxy far, far away, these guys give you context for the new stories and characters and break down why the new stories make the classic stories deeper and more engaging. If you like Star Wars, this podcast should be the AXIS on which your appreciation rotates.
  • JoeD12976
    Axis
    Great show.
  • Kuster34
    The best around
    I have listened to multiple Star Wars podcasts and have ultimately landed here. There are no frills—these two get straight to the relevant recaps and discussion, always approaching the material with a humble, positive perspective. Their commentary orbits naturally around the axis of the show itself, keeping the focus where it belongs. They’ve made me laugh out loud on numerous occasions. Keep the watch!
  • Blerg74
    Love this show so much
    I recently started listening to this show due to my huge love of Andor. The show really digs into the aspects of Star Wars that I don’t have much experience in, which has helped me gain an even deeper appreciation of the series. I can’t recommend this show enough for anyone who is watching Star Wars. Axis!
  • BetaLactam
    My favorite guide to Star Wars TV
    Listen to this for the best analysis and insight of the latest Star Wars. The podcasters and their fan community are the AXIS of the most interesting theories and predictions anywhere. I listen to other Star Wars podcasts from time to time, but I never miss an episode of Alex and Mac's perceptive discussions. I get excited every time I see a new episode becasue I know I'll come away with exponentially deeper enjoyment of Star Wars. And when the podcast is over, great discussions continue on the show's Discord. Essential!
  • Spectre 8
    Best Star Wars Show in the Galaxy
    Children of the Watch is the axis of Star Wars podcasts for me! Alex and Mac are knowledgeable, funny, and a positive influence for Star Wars fandom
  • firstpitch
    Axis
    These guys are the best! Axis
  • Goetzmom
    For a Star Wars fan
    Great show! Funny and informative. Not only do I learn a lot of Star Wars lore, but they seem to pick up on so many little things that I might miss watching an episode of a show. Axis
  • stevie_walker
    Great Star Wars Pod
    I enjoy their scene-by-scene breakdowns of Star Wars content. Axis!
  • W.C.Bass
    Axis would listen
    Code word: Axis COTW does a great job breaking down episodes with just enough digging into details, regardless of which SW show or topic they are discussing. I don’t miss an episode.
  • Lilahp
    Children of the Watch
    Really enjoy your show! Great way to further info on the episodes. Really worried about Axis! Thank you!
  • Csy97
    Fantastic Show
    Great Star Wars review show. The word that comes to mind here is: thoughtful. Neither host ever seems rushed in delivery or response and it makes it so pleasant and easy to digest their takes. The complete lack of arrogance also makes this very listenable week to week. Love the call-ins too. And make no mistake, the unassuming Mac is in fact, Axis.
  • jgigiggiig
    ANDOR - amazing coverage of an incredible Show
    I cannot express the happiness and joy that I get every time a new episode of Children of the Watch drops. I have been a faithful listener since I found this podcast- honestly I wish I had found it sooner!!! The insight and thorough commentary is amazing !!! THANKs Guys Axxxxiiiissss
  • Damandrew
    Axis
    Axis
  • JBarkLock
    Great Coverage
    I really appreciate your guys’s positive and fair approach to reviewing Star Wars content. Whether it’s something you love or something you’re not a huge fan of, you guys are always fair and balanced in sharing your opinions. It’s a good alternative to the AXIS of evil that some other SW content creators have fallen into. Keep the watch!
  • Mizzouross
    New Favorite
    I listen to this every week after Andor! It gives more insight from different perspectives. I love the positivity as opposed to all the negative fandom out there. AXIS
  • Texmom12
    Best Star Wars
    I love you two so much!!! Thank you for all the content you put out! Axis
  • Tyler2pa
    AXIS
    Love Andor so much. Me and my dad love listening to you guys talk about it together and it really means a lot for him finally being able to capture that feeling from the OG trilogy again. Keep the watch! AXIS!
  • klillick
    Great Star Wars Show
    Love listening to their breakdown each week! Their back and forth is fun and easy to follow: you can tell they’re good friends but they don’t overdo with inside jokes. Especially the Season 2 has so enjoyable and informative and makes the show that much better. Axis!!
  • Gamer Duck 89
    The True Axis of Star Wars Fandom
    Alex and Mac have completely reshaped how I understand Star Wars. They’re funny, thoughtful, and never make you feel bad for not knowing something—they explain everything so clearly. This podcast is the axis I return to for deep dives, Easter eggs, and seeing how it all connects. No question—they deserve to be the lead Star Wars podcast.
  • Churros Reviews
    All aboard the Star Wars express!
    This podcast is great for both Star Wars newbies and seasoned fans. Mac and Alex do a fantastic job at explaining the references without overly complicating the story (regardless of which show or movie). They also provide guidance on what to watch if you do want to expand universe knowledge. Mac and Alex provide a great space to learn, discuss, and share the love of the magic that is Star Wars! 10/10
  • brownhornet1971
    Incredible
    These guys make the watching experience even better than it already is somehow. Likely sorcery
  • Jeffewilliams
    Great After Show
    Been enjoying hearing their opinions and as someone that has not consumed a lot of the animated stuff, the extra info on lore is fantastic. Best Star Wars podcast! Axis
  • Kasshyyk
    Axis
    Loved the thoughts and insights that I get from Children of the Watch !! Andor story arc is great! Agreed- should to subtitled Rise of the Rebellion- Gorhman reminds me of Canto Bight w/out the gambling.
  • Rshenk
    My go to
    My go to after any episode comes out for any Star Wars show! I love learning all the details I might have missed and all the insight from other media forms that I haven’t read yet (comic books, books etc) Axis
  • Billium0759
    I LOVE MAC AND ALEX!!!!!
    Best SW podcast in this world. Love the positivity, the humor, the insight, the passion. Axissss
  • Turk5519
    Best Star Wars show out there
    This is the best Star Wars show out there. I have binged all the episodes and shows in the last month. Had been the best time. Thanks guys. Axis.
  • Tomvol18
    Fantastic Podcast
    Uplifting, enlightening, and just a dang good time. Mac and Alex do a wonderful job making sense of the connectivity of all the shows and media for newer and older Starwars fans alike. Axis
  • caa350
    Best SWPodcast
    This is my go to for after I watch anything Star Wars. I can’t imagine watching any new episode without listening to this podcast afterwards Axis!!!
  • GH95405
    Great show! Love this!!
    Came for Andor! Am going to comb the archives for background podcasts. Makes a commute easy
  • MinnesYoda
    Axis. Thank you :)
    Axis.I love this podcasts it has given me so much joy listening to each episode and the discord community is amazing as well. Alex & Mac are so easy to listen too. I think they’ve helped my depression more than my medication
  • Kjax2389
    Fantastic
    Been listening to this podcast for several years now and the breakdowns just keep getting better. Keep up the good work fellas. Axis
  • 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 Axis! :)
  • Silverbeskar
    Best Star Wars podcast!
    Axis!! 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!
  • Rhythm & Transportation
    The AXIS of greatness
    In Mathematics, “Axis” is defined as “A fixed reference line for the measurement of coordinates.” Children of the Watch is the AXIS by which all other Star Wars podcasts are measured. Without COTW, the other podcasts might just as well not exist.
  • Gman8491
    Fantasitc
    This is the most fun Star Wars podcast in the galaxy. Axis
  • Bdub1980
    Great Star Wars pod if you don't know what's going on...
    or even if you do. Love this podcast! Alex and Mac do a great job breaking down and geeking out about Star Wars. They have such a deep knowledge of the lore and deep cut stories, and they lead the discussion without making people who are less familiar with the Star Was universe feel less than. For me, they are the Axis of Star Was discussion between me and my husband. See what I did there 😆
  • Martin Bechler
    Screen the calls!
    I get ya’ll got to placate to some listener calls, but none of us are tuning in to hear Kermit Frog impressions. Last week’s fella who connected to Lord of the Flys — yes! Kermit?! Don’t make us listen to that. It’s not in your league. Gotta skip now.
  • andresar
    Best Star Wars podcast
    I’ve hesitated to listen to anything SW out of fear of the fandom menace - thankfully my worries were pointless. Yall rock. Great access to incredible reviews and thoughtful framing of episodes. Can’t wait to keep following yall
  • tigger22sa
    My first stop after watching episodes of Star wars TV
    Axis. This pod has become my first stop after watching a Star Wars TV show. Alex and Mac are a great resource and they share what they know with such enthusiasm. The Star Wars History 101 episodes they do are informative and do a great job of tying Star Wars Legends to Cannon - something missing out there. Their reckless prediction pods are some of my favorite and the audience that calls in are so brilliant! I really hope Star Wars writers are listening or calling in under alias names to throw off viewers from what will really going to happen. That would be really cool! So happy to write this review of one of my favorite pods! Keep up the great work! Keep the watch!
  • Billy7339
    Axis
    Love the show! They always break down the episodes in a way to make the story so much better. Long time listener.
  • MeMeMeandI
    The best after show ever
    Axis!!!!!!!!!! Alex and Mac are amazing hosts. They walk us thru each show, definitely helping me find all the easter eggs. They have great Star Wars knowledge, saving me time from searching for the answers.
  • Billyonson
    Axis
    These are friends in my head. I feel like I’m sitting down with a group of fellow fans when I hear the show. AXIS. Keep the Watch!
  • Roommate,apt7
    Restoring our hope
    This podcast has been amazing for breaking down every episode of Star Wars for the last few years. Mac and Alex do such a good job at making some of the least exciting star wars content worth talking about and digging into. Here for all the jokes and wild speculations! Axis!
  • megamanxzero35
    Best Star Wars podcast I have found
    Love the guys! In a sea of unhappy people, Mac and Alex bring fun to Star Wars and are very knowledgeable on Star Wars references that I always don’t pick up on which is great. Axis! Can’t recommend this podcast enough.
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