Palob Godalhi served as a well-known and liked radio host for BSO 401.72, the most listened-to station within Black Spire Outpost on the world of Batuu amidst the conflict between the First Order and the Resistance. Godalhi's radio show included a variety of advertisements, shows, and engaging songs.
Within the current Star Wars canon, the introduction of Palob Godalhi occurred in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, which had its grand opening for visitors at Disneyland on May 31 of 2019. Although the character doesn't physically appear in the park, his voice can be listened to within specific sections. Godalhi's beginnings were in the Star Wars Legends timeline, making his debut within the 1998 novel titled Rebel Dawn, authored by A. C. Crispin.
His moniker is a rearrangement of the letters in Pablo Hidalgo's name.