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Friends of the Force is a fan podcast dedicated to finding joy within the Star Wars fandom. Hosts Brad and Sarah invite listeners to their weekly in-depth discussions featuring film, television, publishing, interviews, and other niche topics that you can only find in a galaxy far, far away. We strike a balance between boundless enthusiasm and thoughtful exploration of the larger-than-life themes that bind us all together as friends of the Force.
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Dr. Chris Kempshall joins the podcast to discuss his first official Star Wars book, "The Rise of Fall of the Galactic Empire," which is an in-universe reference book written from the perspective of Beaumont Kin. We highlight Chris' background as a historian who specializes in the First World War and representations of warfare in media, and unpack t…
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Hello there! We're back from a short hiatus to dive into the latest High Republic middle-grade novel "Beware the Nameless" by Zoraida Córdova. We discuss Churo the Hutt's journey as an outsider just trying to fit in, the ongoing threat of the Nameless, and why Tep Tep might be the key to all of this by asking the one question that matters most. Plu…
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This week, we're looking back at Star Wars Resistance with Suzie McGrath, the voice behind Team Fireball mechanic Tam Ryvora! Suzie reflects on her experience joining the Star Wars galaxy, Tam's story arc and the importance of empathy, and more. Remembering Resistance Day is an online event celebrating the legacy of Star Wars Resistance and is host…
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We're finally tackling one of our most anticipated books of the year: TEMPTATION OF THE FORCE by Tessa Gratton! We dive into the intimacy between Avar and Elzar, why love can ignite the stars, the encroaching Blight and Marchion Ro's grand scheme, fighting fear with empathy, and how this book ties into the potential endgame of the High Republic. (S…
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On today's episode, we're bringing you a roundtable interview with the iconic Dee Bradley Baker, whose voice-acting work has been a pillar of Star Wars animation for over a decade. Dee is best known for voicing the clones in both The Clone Wars & The Bad Batch, in addition to numerous other characters across multiple series. He's now lending his ta…
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Clayton Sandell, Kelly Knox, and S.T. Bende join us to look back at 40 years of Star Wars history with RETURN OF THE JEDI: A VISUAL ARCHIVE from Insight Editions. We discuss the Jedi's long-lasting legacy & influence, making the behind-the-scenes elements feel tangible, and more. Website: http://www.friendsoftheforcepod.com Twitter: https://twitter…
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Another San Diego Comic Con has come and gone, and Star Wars book fans have much to look forward to! Brad and Sarah recap all the news from the weekend, including tie-in novels (finally!!) for The Acolyte (6:58). Plus, Monday brought another surprise announcement in the form of the Reign of the Empire trilogy launching next year (33:46). io9 Exclus…
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Star Wars author Tessa Gratton joins us to talk about their latest High Republic novel TEMPTATION OF THE FORCE! We discuss the inspiration behind the book's title, Avar and Elzar's tender relationship, ghosts from the past, and more. Book spoilers begin at 29:27! Note: this interview was previously recorded on 6/13/24. Website: http://www.friendsof…
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We're diving into the season finale of the The Acolyte, "The Acolyte," directed by Hanelle Culpepper and written by Jason Micallef. We discuss why we're desperate for this story to continue with a second season, Osha's emotional retribution, Oshamir thumb touches, the rule of two, Vernestra's secrets, and more. Check out the interviews we reference…
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Brad and Sarah are back with the seventh episode of The Acolyte, "Choice" — directed by Kogonada and written by Charmaine DeGraté, Jen Richards, & Jasmyne Flournoy. We discuss the difference between choice and destiny, Osha's agency, the road to hell being paved with good intentions, the Jedi and institutional power, and more. Check out both refere…
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Brad and Sarah are back with the sixth episode of The Acolyte, "Teach / Corrupt" — directed by Hanelle M. Culpepper and written by Leslye Headland & Jocelyn Bioh. We discuss the triumphant return of the enemies-to-lovers trope in Star Wars, Qimir's vulnerability, accessing the Force through emotion, the power of two, and more. Remember to hydrate! …
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Brad and Sarah break down the fifth episode of The Acolyte, "Night" — directed by Alex Garcia Lopez and written by Kor Adana & Cameron Squires. Join us as we emotionally recover from one of Star Wars' most devastating 30 minutes of television including the unmasking of the Stranger and his true motivations, a bloody trail of fallen Jedi, Sol's inne…
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Brad and Sarah break down the fourth episode of The Acolyte, "Day" — directed by Alex Garcia Lopez and written by Claire Kiechel & Kor Adana. All roads lead to the mysterious and spooky forest on Khofar where our heroes may or may not have a long overdue dental appointment. Full spoilers ahead! Website: http://www.friendsoftheforcepod.com Twitter: …
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Brad and Sarah break down the third episode of The Acolyte, "Destiny" — directed by Kogonada and written by Eileen Shim & Jasmyne Flournoy. We discuss the history of the Brendok witch coven, Jedi entitlement, dark and unnatural powers, the Rashomon effect, and more! Full spoilers ahead! Website: http://www.friendsoftheforcepod.com Twitter: https://…
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The Acolyte is finally here! Join us for our discussion on episodes one and two, "Lost/Found" & "Revenge/Justice" as we reflect on the High Republic's introduction into live-action television, speculate over what happened that night on Brendok, and try to piece together the mysteries at this show's core. Full spoilers ahead! Website: http://www.fri…
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Last week, we attended the premiere of THE ACOLYTE at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood! We discuss our experience walking the carpet and give our non-spoiler reactions to the first two episodes. Thank you to Lucasfilm for the invite. Website: http://www.friendsoftheforcepod.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/FriendsOfForce Linktree: https://linktr…
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John Jackson Miller joins the podcast to discuss “The Living Force,” which is his first full-length Star Wars novel in ten years — fleshing out the personalities of all 12 Jedi Council members, the living vs. cosmic Force, Qui-Gon's challenge to help just one person, and more! Spoiler warning: we do cover some light/mild book spoilers during this i…
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Our coverage of The Bad Batch has sadly reached its end. Join us for our final discussion about Clone Force 99 with the emotionally-charged series finale “The Cavalry Has Arrived” and why that uplifting ending will leave us remembering this series for years to come. Plus, some highlights from episodes 312-314 including bearded Rampart and a tense d…
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No one is safe from the truth, and the truth is that we are SO back! Brad and Sarah break down the latest trailer for THE ACOLYTE, which premieres in just under a month. We discuss Qimir calling the Jedi's advocacy for peace into question, Mae's urgency to confront the past, Mother Aniseya's motivations, and a scary mask full of teeth. So buckle in…
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May the 4th be with you, friends! Sarah and Brad are celebrating Star Wars Day with the fifth annual "Friends of the 4th" special where we share our favorite memories from the past 365 days in Star Wars. Join us in our trip down memory lane as we reflect on the past and the future of our fandom experience. Website: http://www.friendsoftheforcepod.c…
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The Force itself sickens in the latest High Republic young-adult novel “Defy the Storm” by Tessa Gratton and Justina Ireland. We discuss Vernestra Rwoh emerging from solitude, Avon Starros on her quest for revenge, Mari San Tekka's path beyond the edge of the galaxy, and more. Plus, what's next for solving the Nameless problem? Independent Bookstor…
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Calling all Jedi: this is the Scarlet Skull! Join us for our discussion on the latest High Republic middle-grade novel "Escape from Valo" by Daniel José Older and Alyssa Wong. We dive into this journey full of grief, fear, attachment, and compassion by looking through the eyes of Ram Jomaram and the three Jedi Padawans that he takes under his wing.…
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In this week's coverage of The Bad Batch, we're discussing the long-awaited return of Asajj Ventress, local Florida Men (aka Wrecker and Hunter), and a stressful two-parter on both Mount Tantiss and Pabu! Spoilers ahead for episodes 308-311. Website: http://www.friendsoftheforcepod.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/FriendsOfForce Linktree: https://l…
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⁠Alyssa Wong⁠ joins the podcast to discuss their debut High Republic novel ESCAPE FROM VALO, which is a wildly fun and heartfelt middle-grade story alongside Daniel José Older. Spoiler warning: we talk about key plot points from the entirety of the book. We definitely recommend reading Alyssa's award-winning short-fiction story 'Hungry Daughters of…
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This is about power, and who's allowed to use it. The first official trailer for THE ACOLYTE has finally arrived and we're foaming at the mouth! We're picking apart every detail one could find in two minutes of footage and what we know about the characters thus far. We also highlight some of the brilliant Leslye Headland quotes making the rounds ab…
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We continue our coverage of The Bad Batch season three with episodes four through seven including an action-packed two-parter! We talk about emotional reunions, clone rebellion and identity, and more proof that Tech lives! Website: http://www.friendsoftheforcepod.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/FriendsOfForceLinktree: https://linktr.ee/friendsofthe…
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The Bad Batch returns for their final ride in the third and final season! We're discussing the three-part premiere with friend of the show Mollie (@DarthMaullie) as we unpack the secrets of Project Necromancer, speculate about the Batch's endgame, yell over this arc's thrilling conclusion, and more. Check out Mollie's Etsy store here, which include…
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We welcome digital illustrator Ella (@cherriielle) whose dream of creating official High Republic artwork is now *bangs the Daniel José Older gavel* CANON! After manifesting it two years ago, Ella finally had the opportunity to create a variant cover for "The High Republic Adventures" issue no. 3 featuring Zeen Mrala, Svi'no Atchapat, and Sian Holt…
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It's a High Republic party and everyone, and we mean everyone, is invited! This week, we're talking with authors Amy Richau and Megan Crouse about their work on "The High Republic Character Encylopedia" from DK Publishing. We reflect on the High Republic's three-year anniversary, why this era is special to so many fans, and what went into researchi…
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In celebration of the four-year anniversary of the STAR WARS RESISTANCE series finale, we're joined by the duo of Chris "Doc" Wyatt and Kevin Burke, who co-wrote five episodes across both seasons. They discuss their time in the writer's room at Skywalker Ranch with Dave Filoni, the show's depiction of fascism and how it resonates with the 'Andor' s…
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Travel with us to a galaxy far, far away as we embark on the journey of a lifetime! Comic writer Tommy Stella joins us to see who can build the best Star Tours adventure. In this friendly competition, we select a pilot, dive deep into the lore of our rides, and choose six destinations among the following categories: the High Republic; the prequel, …
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Lucasfilm junior creative executive Emily Shkoukani joins us to talk about their work on "DAWN OF REBELLION," the latest Star Wars visual guide they co-authored alongside Pablo Hidalgo that covers the 19 years following Revenge of the Sith. Thank you to DK Publishing for the review copy! Website: http://www.friendsoftheforcepod.com Join our Patreon…
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It's the beginning of the end as we take our first steps into The High Republic Phase 3 with "The Eye of Darkness" by George Mann. We discuss the identity crises weighing down on Elzar Mann and Avar Kriss, the game of chess between the Republic and the Nihil, hope surviving in the darkest of times, why turning fear into strength is the key to the N…
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Star Wars author George Mann joined us on Life Day to celebrate the release of his newest book "The Eye of Darkness," which kicks off The High Republic Phase 3 one year after the events of Phase 1. We discuss Avar Kriss and the weight of expectations, Marchion Ro's methods and motivations, Elzar Mann reeling from the loss of Stellan, and more. Plus…
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We are so back baby! With the launch of The High Republic Phase 3: Trials of the Jedi, we're previewing what's to come for our heroes as we reunite with them one year after the fall of Starlight Beacon. What exactly are the "trials" of the Jedi? Is confronting fear the destiny of a Jedi? How exactly do we solve the Nameless problem? We're exploring…
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Adam Lance Garcia joins the podcast to reunite us with the beloved Dexter Jettster in his short story "The Veteran" — featured in 'From A Certain Point of View: Return of the Jedi.' We discuss Dex's appearances across multiple eras, the guilt he carries from one Kamino saberdart, and the Empire's end reigniting hope for a brighter future. Website: …
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We're diving into "Tales of Light and Life," the newest short-story anthology spanning all three phases of the High Republic, to discuss where our characters have been, where they may be going, and the aftermath of Starlight Beacon's fall. Independent Bookstore of the Week: Joseph-Beth Booksellers (Cincinnati, OH) Note: this episode was recorded du…
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This week's episode is a gift freely given! We're joined by author Tessa Gratton whose short story "A Closed Fist Has No Claws" appears in the newest young-adult anthology 'Tales of Light and Life.' We dive into the continuation of Marda Ro's path, planting the seeds of Nihil ideology, writing in second-person POV, the definition of "home" in the H…
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This week, we had the pleasure of speaking with Del Rey / Random House Worlds senior editor Tom Hoeler, who has worked on numerous Star Wars publishing projects including the most recent anthology “From A Certain Point of View: Return of the Jedi.” Tom shares his insights into the making-of process on all three entries as well as the opportunities …
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Delilah S. Dawson joins us to discuss "Star Wars Inquisitor: Rise of the Red Blade," which marks her first full-length Star Wars novel since 2019. We cover Iskat Akaris' fall to the Dark Side, the Jedi as instruments of war, the appeal of Inquisitor-focused stories, and more. Thank you to Random House Worlds for our review copies. Note: this episod…
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The High Republic Phase 2 comes to a shocking conclusion in "Path of Vengeance" by Cavan Scott, and we're excited to finally chat about it! We dive into the Path of the Open Hand's transformation into the Nihil, Marda and Yana's conflicting motives, Matty's greatest test yet in the face of fear, and much more. Plus, we turn #EggTalk all the way up …
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Ready, set, go! It's time for the Hyperspace Chase as we dive into 'Quest for Planet X,' the latest High Republic middle-grade novel by Tessa Gratton. We explore themes of acceptance and independence through Rooper, Dass, and Sky; the privatization of hyperspace lanes in an age of exploration; Planet X's origins and its similarities to the Garden o…
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Jump into the world of ‘Star Wars Jedi: Survivor’ as we chat with actress Debra Wilson, the voice behind Jedi Master Cere Junda! We discuss her awakening in 1977 after seeing Star Wars forty-plus times in the theater, how she approached the role of Cere, what it means to rebuild the Jedi's legacy, her emotional last day on the set of Survivor, and …
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We're back with more High Republic coverage as we near the end of Phase 2! On this episode, we're taking a deep-dive into "Cataclysm" by Lydia Kang, which finally brings us to the long-awaited Night of Sorrows. We discuss the books' core themes of concealment, forgiveness and second chances as it relates to Axel and Gella, motherhood through the ey…
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Join us on our journey around the globe as we dive into Star Wars Visions: Volume 2, which features nine original short animation films from Spain, Ireland, Chile, Britain, South Korea, France, India, Japan, and South Africa. We cover why Visions is one of our favorite Star Wars projects to date, highlight our top three shorts, and talk about other…
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Embark with us on a journey to Tenoo as we celebrate the release of Young Jedi Adventures! We sat down with the creative team behind the series made up of executive producer James Waugh, executive producer/showrunner Michael Olson, and consulting producer Lamont Magee to get an inside look at how this idea came to fruition. We then chatted with som…
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Another year, another Star Wars Day! May the 4th be with you, listeners. As part of our annual Friends of the Fourth" special episode, Sarah and Brad share their top 10 favorite Star Wars memories from the past 365 days including favorite tv moments, personal fan experiences, two Star Wars Celebrations, and more. Plus, our listeners sent us their m…
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For Mandalore! We conclude our Mandalorian coverage by discussing the final three chapters of season three — Guns for Hire, The Spies, and The Return — and how we feel about the season overall, including what we loved and some areas for improvement. Website: http://www.friendsoftheforcepod.com Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/friendsofthef…
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Brad has returned from London to share more about his experience at Star Wars Celebration Europe! Plus, news, news, and so much more news including the newest slate of Star Wars films, Andor season two updates, an Acolyte trailer, The High Republic Phase 3 titles, and Visions Volume 2. We discuss what we're most excited for, the moments that sent S…
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Trust in the Force! Brad and Sarah dive into the latest adventure with Cal Kestis and the Mantis Crew in "Star Wars Jedi: Battle Scars" by Sam Maggs. We explore the themes of identity, healing, found family, and legacy. Plus, we share our player experiences with Jedi: Fallen Order and look ahead to Jedi: Survivor! You can listen to our interview wi…
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