Fangirls Going Rogue: Star Wars Conversation from a Female POV

Leslye Headland is a Star Wars fangirl. She had an idea for a story set before The Phantom Menace and took it to Kathleen Kennedy. She pitched her story as Frozen meets Kill Bill. Leslye's vision premieres on Disney+ June 4th. Fangirs Going Rogue joined a roundtable of fansites to discuss the series with its visionary. Thanks to our fellow Star Wars fan podcasters on the roundtable (in order of ap...

Happy May the Fourth! TALES OF THE EMPIRE  reconnects with original mythic themes of George Lucas's Star Wars. Tricia Barr and Sarah Woloski take a deep dive into the interconnectivity of Morgan Elsbeth and Barriss Offee's arcs as they spend time serving the Empire. Sarah highlights some musical moments and Tricia points out important character beats. As the saying goes, Star Wars should rhyme, an...

Almost a decade ago, Meredith Salenger believed her time playing Barriss Offee had ended. Dave Filoni hinted later he had plans for the character. In  Tales of the Empire , Barriss' motivations to turn against the Jedi in  The Clone Wars  is explored as is her fate after Order 66. Meredith Salenger sat down and talked with Star Wars Fan Sites in a must-listen interview. Tales of the Empire premier...

Diana Lee Inosanto knows Morgan Elsbeth. In  Tales of the Empire , she reveals the story behind the brooding rage of a Nightsister survivor, who finds strength in her quest for revenge after General Grievous slaughters her clan on Dathomir. Inosanto shared her insight on making the leap to voice acting with Star Wars Fan Sites in an interview that is sure to bring a smile to your face. Star Wars i...

In this Priority Transmission, Tricia Barr and B.J. Priester ( FanGIRL Blog ) share details and facts about everything they experienced at Season of the Force opening day at Disneyland in Anaheim, CA. They talk about attractions like the new Star Tours: The Adventures Continue update and Hyperspace Mountain. NEW characters like Sabine and the BD-X droids are now roaming around Galaxy's Edge. B.J....

THE BAD BATCH HAS CHALLENGES WITHOUT TECH. Tricia Barr and Sarah Woloski dive into the storytelling and character beats of The Bad Batch Season 3's episodes 4 through 7. From Crosshair and Omega's reunion with Hunter and Wrecker to the Batch joining Rex's team on Teth a lot happens for each clone personally. Plus we ponder who is that Clone X operative who nearly drowns Crosshair, dive into the th...

The Bad Batch  doesn't exist without Dee Bradley Baker putting his spin on Clone Force 99. In advance of Season 3, he sat down with a roundtable of Star Wars media to talk about bringing Crosshair, Hunter, and Wrecker to life. The Bad Batch  Season 3 premieres on Disney+ on January 21th, 2024. Be sure to check out our interview with showrunners Brad Rau and Jenniifer Corbett and the voice of Omega...

The Bad Batch  showrunners Brad Rau and Jennifer Corbett share insights into Season 3 when they join a roundtable of Star Wars media. This is a MUST LISTEN interview for Star Wars fans. The Bad Batch  Season 3 premieres on Disney+ on January 21, 2024. Be sure to check out interviews with Dee Bradley Baker (Crosshair, Hunter, Wrecker) and Michelle Ang (Omega). Thanks to our fellow Star Wars fan pod...

In The Bad Batch  Season 3 Omega is a force for optimism and good. In advance of Season 3, Michelle Ang sat down with a roundtable of Star Wars media to talk about the challenges facing the oldest member of Clone Force 99. The Bad Batch  Season 3 premieres on Disney+ on January 21, 2024. Be sure to check out our interviews with showrunners Brad Rau and Jenniifer Corbett and the voice of the Bad Ba...

THE BAD BATCH  IS BACK! Tricia Barr and Sarah Woloski share highlights from their conversations with Dee Bradley Baker (Crosshair, Hunter, Wrecker), Michelle Ang (Omega), Jennifer Corbett (Head Writer) and Brad Rau (Supervising Director) as they breakdown the impactful character moments of the first three episodes. Sarah highlights some musical moments and Tricia points out nods back to  The Clone...

THE BAD BATCH RETURNS FOR A FINAL SEASON! Tricia Barr and Sarah Woloski have thoughts on some surprise reveals in the trailer. Asajj Ventress lives; hold our lightsabers while we hug each other and cry. The show premieres on Disney+ February 21 with three new episodes and runs through May 1st. That's not the only news since our last episode of 2023: Dave Filoni was promoted to Chief Creative Offic...

THE GANG IS BACK TOGETHER! In a special episode, Teresa Delgado joins Tricia Barr and Sarah Woloski to reminisce on 10 years of Fangirls Going Rogue. We're not just going to walk down memory lane. Old interviews with Dave Filoni, Vanessa Marshall, Tiya Sircar, and more highlight some of the paths Star Wars storytelling has taken. In our first interview with Dave Filoni years ago, Filoni talks abou...

AHSOKA is over, but that won't be the end of the discussion for a show that leaves more questions than answers. Join Sarah Woloski and Tricia Barr as they dig into the music from Episodes 6 through 8 as well as the character developments for Ahsoka and Sabine. It's Halloween season, so Morgan Elsbeth and the Great Mothers of the Witch Kingdom get a spot light as well. Related AHSOKA Episode Guides...

Ahsoka is reunited with her former master Anakin Skywalker in AHSOKA Episode 6. Is this in her head or has she gone to a world between worlds. Sarah Woloski and Tricia Barr discuss this amazing episode "Shadow Warrior" plus look back at "Time to Fly" (Episode 3) and "Fallen Jedi" (Episode 4) in our listener comment section. Here's that Topps card released by Dave Filoni shortly after Star Wars Reb...

It's been three years since the AHSOKA television show has been announced. After much anticipation, it has arrived. Tricia Barr and Sarah Woloski react to the premiere episodes "Master and Apprentice" and "Toil and Trouble." If you haven't watch the episodes turn back now because this is a spoiler-filled discussion. Related Dave Filoni's Facebook post teasing artwork from AHSOKA in 2019 Our Star T...

Over in our Facebook Page Bill Beechler challenged Sarah Woloski and Tricia Barr to talk about Star Trek. As long-time fans of both Star Wars and Star Trek, we accepted. There has been a long relationship between the franchises; George Lucas went to Trek conventions and Gene Rodenberry helped celebrate Star Wars' 10 year anniversary. We explore the history between the two, discuss whether a rivalr...

Ahsoka Tano graces the cover of the latest issue of  Empire Magazine , which includes interviews with  Ahsoka  series showrunner Dave Filoni and lead actress Rosaria Dawson. In a new episode, we dig into our favorite new details revealed in the magazine. Following the Galactic Starcruiser news, long-time listener Meredith Duckworth shares her recent adventure during this Disney Parks experience. W...

May 4th is upon us and plenty of fresh content drops on Disney+, including  Young Jedi Adventures  and  Star Wars Visions  Season 2. We had a chance to attend the  Star Wars Visions  creator press conference at Celebration Europe last month. If you're not sure about this anthology series from animation companies around the world, then listening to the writers and directors who played in the galaxy...

Star Wars Celebration Europe 2023 is in the books. Tricia Barr and Sarah Woloski experienced from different perspectives, in-person and live stream, and bring you the best of both. Fangirls Going Rogue explore all the exciting reveals from panels on Ahsoka , The Clone Wars 15 Year Anniversary, Kenobi , Andor , The Mandalorian , The Acolyte , The Bad Batch , Young Jedi Adventures , and Star Wars Vi...

The Mandalorian season 3's second episode "The Mines of Mandalore" thrusts Bo-Katan into the spotlight. Sarah Woloski and Tricia Barr giddily react, sharing thoughts on faith, music, and storytelling with a heavy focus on Bo-Katan and Din's relationship. We also draw on insights from an amazing roundtable with Bo-Katan Kryze herself - Katee Sackhoff. Listen as she talks about her acting process, B...

Sarah Woloski and Tricia Barr celebrate the return of  The Mandalorian . We share our experience at the World Premiere in Hollywood and reactions to the first episode. Plus we joined amazing roundtables with Executive Producers Jon Favreau, Dave Filoni, and Rick Famuyiwa. There are some amazing insights. These are must listen interviews. OUR MARVEL STAR WARS ZOOM DISCUSSIONS CONTINUE MARCH 6th AT...

Sarah Woloski and Tricia Barr celebrate Galentines Day Star Wars style. Back in our early fandom days there was Leia Organa and Mon Mothma and no Star Wars girl friendships. Things have changed for the better. We pick our fangirl squads and compare the many different female friendships now exist in the galaxy far, far away. We also take a chance to celebrate other female relationships in media fro...

The Bad Batch doesn't exist without Dee Bradley Baker putting his spin on Hunter, Echo, Tech, Wrecker, and Crosshair. In advance of Season 2, he sat down with a roundtable of Star Wars media to talk about bringing Clone Force 99 to life. The Bad Batch Season 2 premieres on Disney+ on January 4th, 2023. Be sure to check out our interview with showrunners Brad Rau and Jenniifer Corbett and check bac...

The Bad Batch showrunners Brad Rau and Jennifer Corbett share insights into Season 2 when they join a roundtable of Star Wars media. This is a MUST LISTEN interview for Star Wars fans. The Bad Batch Season 2 premieres on Disney+ on January 4th, 2023. Be sure to check back for upcoming interviews with Dee Bradley Baker and Michelle Ang . OUR ZOOM DISCUSSIONS RETURN JANUARY 9th, 2023 at 8PM ET/5PM P...

In  The Bad Batch  Season 2 Omega is older and wiser. In advance of Season 2, Michelle Ang sat down with a roundtable of Star Wars media to talk about the challenges facing the newest member of Clone Force 99. The Bad Batch  Season 2 premieres on Disney+ on January 4th, 2023. Be sure to check out our interviews with  showrunners Brad Rau and Jenniifer Corbett  and the voice of the  Bad Batch Dee B...