Children of the Force - a Star Wars podcast

This week, we're talkin' Dooku: Jedi Lost, the increasing possibility of an Obi-Wan thing, and whether or not kids these days like Star Wars (spoiler: they do). Head on over to the blog post for this episode to see images and video that we talk about: www.childrenoftheforce.com/2019/08/16/episode-139-obi-what-now/  STAR WARSY STUFF [2:30] We’re in the thick of Dooku: Jedi Lost and it’s bringing up...

We have a new microphone. Its name is Darth Yeti. We use it to talk all about the SDCC Star Wars reveals and much more!  STAR WARSY STUFF [4:00] I finished Alphabet Squadron. We’re super excited for His Dark Materials and all the upcoming Marvel goodness that was revealed at SDCC over the weekend. NEWS [14:20] New Vader Immortal posters show us some of the cool stuff happening in that game: https:...

We're back and more tangential than ever! This week, we're talking Nightsisters, Sith Troopers, The Mandalorian, and a whole bunch more.  STAR WARSY STUFF [6:40] We (sort of) finished our Clone Wars - Domino Squad watch-through and now it’s on to those creepy Nightsisters. Speaking of creepy, we’re also listening to Dooku: Jedi Lost. And I’m almost done with the unfortunately titled Alphabet Squad...

It's summer!!! And we have some video games to talk about! Also, a whole bunch of other fun Star Wars stuff. So sit back in your lounger by the pool with a nice cold refreshment by your side and give us a listen. If you're at the public pool, put us on your bluetooth speaker and spread the love!  STAR WARSY STUFF [7:40] We’re watching through all of the Domino Squad episodes of the Clone Wars. Bas...

This week, we're picking apart the Vanity Fair article all about The Rise of Skywalker. Join us, and together we will speculate as father and son and daughter and listener.... STAR WARSY STUFF [2:30] We’re in the middle of our Clone Wars: Domino Squad rewatch. Man, those clones die fast. NEWS [7:00] We’re talking AAAALLLL about those Vanity Fair articles. Head on over there to see the photos, but...

This week, we read an email from Jack, talk book recommendations, upcoming Star Wars movies and other projects, what the valachord looks like, how to speak astromech, and more! Join us and together we will rule the galaxy as father and son and daughter and listener.... Check the blog post for this episode over at our website, it has images and links and all that good stuff:  https://childrenofthef...

This week, we're remembering Peter Mayhew, then talking books, The Phantom Menace, Star Wars day and more. STAR WARSY STUFF [10:30] We talk about Queen’s Shadow again, now that I’ve finished it.   We go over our Star Wars Day doings. Anna started Master and Apprentice and likes it so far. She also got into an argument with her teacher about The Phantom Menace. Which leads into the “20 things I lov...

This week, we're talking Star Wars TV and getting to some listener emails. And having a lot of fun. Too much fun, probably.  STAR WARSY STUFF [3:15] We talk a bit about Queen’s Shadow and how different of a book it is. We give a quick spoiler-free review of Endgame.  Oh, and we talk about that theory video I posted about Rey Skywalker and Force transportation. You can watch it here: https://www.yo...

It's our full breakdown and reaction to The Rise of Skywalker teaser! We're going to take this Skywalker theory further than it's ever gone before!  We'll also discuss questions like:  Why isn't Kylo shooting Rey?  Why is he flying left? (By the way, I made a video showing what it would look like if the movement went from left to right. Here it is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YsH4D0yE-g" Who'...

Join us for days 3, 4, and 5 of Star Wars Celebration Chicago! Be sure to check out the post on our website for photos and links and all of the good stuff that goes along with this episode:  https://childrenoftheforce.com/2019/04/21/episode-131-days-3-4-and-5-of-star-wars-celebration-chicago/ After some opening thoughts about Celebration and some news of how we’re acclimating back into our regular...

Coming to you from Star Wars Celebration Chicago! Hear all about our second day, the trailer reveal, seeing all the stars live, and more!  I'll be adding a ton of photos and links for this episode to our website at a later date, but for now have a good listen! Leave us a voicemail:  https://www.speakpipe.com/ChildrenoftheForce Twitter:  @forcechildren Facebook:  Children of the Force Email:  force...

Coming to you from Star Wars Celebration Chicago! Hear all about our first day, an interview with Frank from Diorama Builders, Janina Gavankar plugging our podcast, and a whole bunch more! I'll be adding a ton of photos and links to our website at a later date, but for now at least, here's Janina Gavankar's twitch video of her signing the autograph for us. The link will take you to right before me...

We are in ... well, Schaumberg. Which is a suburb of Chicago. But by the time you listen to this, we'll probably be in Chicago at our hotel across the street from STAR WARS CELEBRATION!!! In this episode, we reveal that we got into the Mandalorian panel at the Celebration stage and the overflow stage for Episode IX! There's going to be so much to talk about these next few days, we thought we'd do...

This week, we're talking all about Celebration and a whole bunch more!  STAR WARSY STUFF [9:10] We’re hopping back on the Star Wars watch-through train! ROTJ, TFA, and TLJ are on the list for sure. And maybe Battlefront II cut-scenes? Anna and Al have started reading Queen’s Shadow. It’s great. NEWS [12:25] Black Spire has a cover! Is Taika Waititi playing an assassin droid? Maybe. Master and Appr...

We're back with a full(er)-sized episode! From Resistance to Galaxy's Edge to Celebration and a bunch of places in between ... it's no moon, it's a big ol' episode of Children of the Force!  STAR WARSY STUFF [2:00] I started reading the great Queen’s Shadow by E.K. Johnston. Isaiah left us a voicemail! A Neimoidian correction. We watched the season finale of Resistance. No spoilers here, but it wa...

It's the Return of the Mini-Cast! We haven't had one of these since May, 2016!  This time around, three year old Emma makes her triumphant debut on the show! We talk about lightsabers, stormtroopers, and that time she watched Star Wars way back when she was fifteen years old.  It's a fun little episode. Enjoy!  Leave us a voicemail:  https://www.speakpipe.com/ChildrenoftheForce Twitter:  @forcechi...

It’s our Science Museum of Minnesota Star Wars day special! We interviewed a ton of Star Wars fans of every age. It was a busy day! Check out our website to see photos from the day:  http://childrenoftheforce.com/2019/02/27/episode-125-science-museum-of-mns-star-wars-day/ We talked to (let me know if I misspelled your name!): Maxwell - 4:05 Mason and Miles - 6:20 Ella - 7:50 Evan and Caleb - 9:22...

Join us, and together we will rule the galaxy as father and son and daughter and listener.... Principle photography has wrapped on Episode IX, Triple Force Friday his going to hit us like a ton of Star Wars, Krennic and Tarkin didn't like each other much, and a bunch of other stuff! Welcome to Children of the Force!  STAR WARSY STUFF [2:00] We watched the Resistance episode, The Core Problem. Good...

Just like that! Four years! Join us, and together we will celebrate the galaxy as father and son and daughter and listener and listener and listener... First we start the episode off with a conversation with our honorary fourth host, Nick from London! Then we listen to amazing voicemails of amazing people wishing us a happy 4th. The first, from BB-Kate of the Nerd of Paradise podcast. Listen to he...

In our 122nd episode, we talk about some upcoming books, get super excited for Celebration, and talk about Cad Bane a whole bunch! Join us, and together we will rule the galaxy as father and son and daughter and listener... For photos and videos of the stuff we're talking about on this episode, check out the show guide on our website:  http://childrenoftheforce.com/2019/02/06/episode-122-past-the-...

In episode 121 we read an email, talk news, discuss the past and present of the Falcon ... and more!  We start the episode with a very kind email from new listener and Patreon patron Bart from Belgium! STAR WARSY STUFF [18:15] We watched the latest episode of Resistance: The Doza Dilemma. NEWS [20:45] The Belgians are bringing some awesome sets to Celebration Chicago ! And Star Wars wants you to F...

This week, we're talking birthdays, Oscars, Alphabet Squadron, Celebration, jokes, tangents and more! Check out the post on our website for accompanying images and links:  https://childrenoftheforce.com/2019/01/24/episode-120-its-not-true-any-of-it/   STAR WARSY STUFF [1:55] Missed connection: Pizza delivery guy. BB-8 button. Going to celebration? We also listen to a voicemail from the most elusiv...

This week we're talking Bibo, Celebration, Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan, and a whole lot more! Join us, and together we will rule the galaxy as father and son and daughter and listener... STAR WARSY STUFF [1:20] Liam and I finished reading the Choose Your Destiny: A Han and Chewie Adventure by Cavan Scott. We’re pausing our chronological watch-through of the Star Wars movies. We’ll pick up in time for hypi...

We're back! On episode 118, we talk about the year to come and all the greatness that awaits.  And now we’re on Spotify! Just search for Children of the Force and there we’ll be! STAR WARSY STUFF [5:50] The kids got the Jedi Challenges augmented reality set for Christmas. It’s awesome. Anna read the Attack of the Clones novelization and loved it. NEWS [14:55] Some Mandalorian news out there, inclu...

So... we recorded in a sauna because the kids liked the acoustics. It's under five minutes long. Give me a break, it's a December without a Star Wars movie.  SAUNA-Y STUFF [0:01] OUT OF THE SAUNA [3:40] May the Force be with you! Throw us some cash on Patreon at:  https://www.patreon.com/childrenoftheforce Leave us a voicemail:  https://www.speakpipe.com/ChildrenoftheForce Twitter:  @forcechildren...