Empire Strikes Back

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Empire Strikes Back

As of November 2026, Empire Strikes Back has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Stuff You Should Know (Dec 2025). The sequel to Star Wars that was in production during the making of the Holiday Special.

The Empire Strikes Back is a 1980 American epic space opera film directed by Irvin Kershner from a screenplay by Leigh Brackett and Lawrence Kasdan, based on a story by George Lucas. The sequel to Star Wars (1977), it is the second film in the Star Wars film series and the fifth chronological chapter of the "Skywalker Saga". Set three years after the events of Star Wars, the film recounts the battle between the malevolent Galactic Empire, led by the Emperor, and the Rebel Alliance, led by Luke S

Empire Strikes Back at a glance
Mentioned in1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026)
First heardDec 2025 on Stuff You Should Know
Format1980 film directed by Irvin Kershner

Who talks about Empire Strikes Back on podcasts?

Empire Strikes Back came up; the most recent mention was Dec 2025 on Stuff You Should Know.