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Friends of the Force is a weekly Star Wars aimed at finding joy in a galaxy far, far away. We cover a
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07/03/2023

✨NEW EPISODE✨Sam Maggs joins us to celebrate the release of JEDI: BATTLE SCARS which hits bookshelves today! It was such a pleasure to talk about Cal, Merrin, found family, and so much more.

15/02/2023

✨NEW EPISODE✨Our discussion on the latest High Republic entry, THE BATTLE OF JEDHA, in which we learn peace may never have been an option (big sad).

08/02/2023

✨NEW EPISODE✨We’re hooting and hollering over two-part mid-season premiere filled with electrifying action and tense politics. Here’s our discussion on the shocking moments and the possible galactic fallout going forward.

02/02/2023

✨NEW EPISODE✨We’ve got another batch (hehe) of The Bad Batch episodes to discuss starting with “The Solitary Clone” up through “Tribe.” So many great moments to gush over along with some exciting Star Wars Resistance callbacks.

09/01/2023

✨NEW EPISODE✨After 17 long months, we’re reunited with Clone Force 99 to discuss the two-part premiere of The Bad Batch season two!

03/01/2023

✨NEW EPISODE✨Our CONVERGENCE deep-dive is here as we continue paving our way through. The High Republic Phase Two. We discuss the “forever war,” love as a unifier, Gella Nattai’s Jedi path, the chaos of Axel Greylark’s life, and more.

20/12/2022

✨NEW EPISODE✨ Our High Republic coverage continues with QUEST FOR THE HIDDEN CITY! We discuss being the sword over the shield, how certain histories are rewritten, environmentalism, and more!

01/12/2022

It’s been a huge year of growth for us here at Friends of the Force: we continued our High Republic coverage to start and close out the year, attended two conventions in Chicago and Anaheim, covered three live-action Star Wars shows, are several pizzas together, hosted a panel on the podcast stage at Star Wars Celebration, and attended the premiere of ANDOR in Hollywood! Will we ever sleep? Maybe! (No)

But what matters at the end of the day is the people we’ve met along the way: those of you who joined us on an episode to share your incredible insights on a a galaxy far, far away; and those of you who listen to this podcast from all around the world, no matter how often.

Our sincerest thanks for the continued support, and we can’t to show you what we’re cooking up for 2023!✨

28/11/2022

✨NEW EPISODE✨

On our final episode of ANDOR CANDOR (for now), we’re joined by Catrina Dennis to reflect on season one through the education of Cassian, the resilience of Ferrix, sacrifices made on behalf of the Rebellion, and more!

23/11/2022

✨NEW EPISODE✨ Wake up and fight the Empire! Our reaction to the ANDOR season finale is here and we’re losing our minds over how incredible it was. Grab your cup of coffee, settle in, and work through the emotions with us.

22/11/2022

✨NEW EPISODE✨It’s been three years but is back on the podcast to celebrate her High Republic debut with CONVERGENCE, which finally hits bookshelves today! We chat about the creative process, the world-building behind two warring planets, Axel Greylark’s wretched self, and more!

Always a pleasure chatting with Zoraida, and we’re extremely fortunate to have her voice as part of this storytelling initiative.

(very light spoiler warning based on the official synopsis)

20/11/2022

✨NEW EPISODE✨We d-d-don’t want to be alone this week, so Swara Swalih joined us to discuss ANDOR Episode 11 and its exploration of empathy, love, loss, and grief as well as some full-throttle action!

09/11/2022

✨NEW EPISODES✨We’re excited to bring you two new Andor podcast episodes today! First up, our discussion on episode ten, “One Way Out,” which is an absolute masterpiece in Star Wars storytelling and television overall.

Finally, we have our roundtable interview with ANDOR writer Beau Willimon and executive producer Sanne Wohlenberg, who share some insight on the creative process of the series.

A big thanks to Lucasfilm for putting this together, and we were happy to share the opportunity with , , , , , , , and ! 👏👏

07/11/2022

Wake up, Star Wars fans! We have our first official behind the scenes photo from the set of THE ACOLYTE as well as an official cast announcement.

“The Acolyte” is a mystery-thriller that will take viewers into a galaxy of shadowy secrets and emerging dark-side powers in the final days of the High Republic era. A former Padawan reunites with her Jedi Master to investigate a series of crimes, but the forces they confront are more sinister than they ever anticipated.”

The cast includes Amandla Stenberg and Lee Jung-jae (pictured above with showrunner Leslye Headland), Manny Jacinto, Dafne Keen, Jodie Turner-Smith, Rebecca Henderson, Charlie Barnett , Dean-Charles Chapman, and Carrie-Anne Moss.

02/11/2022

✨NEW EPISODE✨We’re talking spoilers for ANDOR episode nine, which puts the Empire’s horrifying brutality on full display as our heroes find their backs against a wall. Plus, the loneliness of living a double life and Syril Karn’s pathetic behavior.

01/11/2022

✨NEW EPISODE✨ Here’s our discussion on ANDOR episode eight “Narkina 5,” which finds Cassian at one of the lowest and most vulnerable points in his life. Plus, some familiar faces have reappeared!

28/10/2022

✨NEW EPISODE✨We’re thrilled to bring you this roundtable interview with Emmy-winning and three-time Academy Award-nominated composer Nicholas Britell, whose ANDOR score has completely delighted us these past seven weeks.

15/10/2022

✨NEW EPISODE✨ The latest ANDOR is one of the most gripping episodes of Star Wars television ever and we’re not over it! Why the heist worked on a technical level, the butterfly effect, how Cassian changed, and more of our usual shenanigans

03/10/2022

✨NEW EPISODE✨We’re diving into the fourth episode of Andor with Arezou of Space Waffles! Cassian’s motivations after escaping Ferrix, Mothma’s tumultuous marriage, our newest segment “And/Or,” and so much more to discuss!

29/09/2022

👏 women!

27/09/2022

✨NEW EPISODE✨Star Wars: The High Republic Phase II (Quest of the Jedi) launches one week from today! To help us with our special preview episode, we’re joined by fellow book fanatic Eric Eilersen of the Living Force Podcast! We discuss what’s been announced, how the Nameless could be involved, the implications of going back to the past, and so much more.

24/09/2022

✨NEW EPISODE✨We’re *so* overjoyed with ANDOR and finally get to talk spoilers! We discuss Cassian’s messy life and what excited us most including the Time Grappler, B2EMO, the Time Grappler, Ferrix, and did we mention the Time Grappler?

17/09/2022

✨NEW EPISODE✨ Our 200th episode is here and it’s a memorable one! We’re recapping our experience at the premiere in Hollywood and our non-spoiler reactions to the first three episodes of the series.

07/09/2022

✨NEW EPISODE✨Our discussion on “The Princess and the Scoundrel” by Beth Revis! Han and Leia’s married life, finding safety in joy, choosing your family, and so much more to discuss in the latest NYT bestselling Star Wars book!

29/08/2022

✨NEW EPISODE✨ Our conversation with Myrna Velasco, who voices Ace Squadron pilot Torra Doza on Star Wars Resistance. We discuss her experience on the series, the importance of family, and more.

Happy Day!

27/08/2022

✨NEW EPISODE✨We spoke with writer Gavin Highnight as part of the the third annual Day!

Such a joy to get an inside look at the creative process behind Star Wars Resistance and dissect some of its core ideas.

18/08/2022

✨NEW EPISODE✨ We’re joined by to dive into her newest Star Wars novel “The Princess and the Scoundrel.”

It was such an honor to chat with Beth about her earliest days as a fan, love as the strongest form of rebellion, world-building, and more!

18/08/2022

Padmé would’ve been so proud 🥺

13/08/2022

✨NEW EPISODE✨We’re diving into the NYT bestselling book “Star Wars: Padawan” by Kiersten White! Obi-Wan’s fear, a Jedi’s purpose, environmental balance, and lots more is packed into this read.

05/08/2022

✨NEW EPISODE✨Our newest podcast series “ANDOR CANDOR” is finally here and we’re freaking out over the latest trailer! We discuss key themes, new characters, and some narrative speculation.

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