Flying Casual: A Star Wars Podcast

This past Friday night, we chatted about The Mandalorian Chapter 10 live on YouTube. What did we learn from this episode? THAT NO PLANET IS SAFE FROM SPIDERS IN THE STAR WARS UNIVERSE!

What a brutal issue! Vader has failed to turn his son to the dark side. Personal expeditions to find answers regarding his sons upbringing and Padme's death have left Sidious angry. In the eyes of his master, Vader has become weak. Only punishment could restore Vader's strength...

What a great conversation with the Council! We led off this month's meeting with a deep discussion on droids in Star Wars, their impact on younger generations of fans, and their overall importance to the franchise. We also spent some time sharing our expectations for the upcoming season of The Mandalorian . If we're following last season's playbook, episode one of this season could start off with...

This month, the book club picked up the Revenge of the Sith novelization. It may be Legends, but this book adds so much depth to the ending of the prequel trilogy. It quickly became one of the group's favorites!

In this match, Nate and Wes go head-to-head in an all-Solo: A Star Wars Story trivia battle! Who ya got?

The Mandalorian Trailer, Rey Kenobi, Hayden Christensen in future Star Wars, The Child is actually Yoda...There's so much to discuss in this Council meeting, and not enough time to discuss it all. Like, literally. We're going to have to continue this discussion in our next session. Enjoy!

Fam, Star Wars comics have some of the best storytelling! The Star Wars 2020 main line and 2020 Darth Vader line have been killing it! We picked up Star Wars #6 and Darth Vader #5, and they did not disappoint. Vader is devastated by Padme's final moments, a tormented Grand Inquisitor is back from the dead, and our favorite farm boy finds a yellow lazersword, and boy does it looks good on him! Pick...

It's not everyday that you sympathize with an Imperial, but that's exactly what happened after we checked out the stunningly beautiful Star Wars CG short Hunted . Needless to say, we're anxiously awaiting for the release of the upcoming game Star Wars: Squadrons this October. The highly anticipated trailer for The Mandalorian Season 2 has also arrived, and, as you would expect, it has us speculati...

September's Happy Hour is upon us and we've picked up E.K. Johnston's 2016 Star Wars novel Ahsoka . If you're anything like us, you're still suffering from a post-Clone Wars hangover and missing the galaxy's most fierce Togruta. And that's ok! Just pick up a copy of this quick read and join us on some adventures with our favorite heroine.

In our 8th installment of Casual Council , we continue our vast discussion of the Force in Star Wars and add to our list of questions for George Lucas. What is Palpatine's involvement in the birth of Anakin Skywalker? What is balance? How are young force sensitives discovered? Send us an e-mail to flyingcasualcast@gmail.com,  or leave us a voicemail at 614-398-2119.

We're taking a look at Darth Vader (2020) Issue #4, following the Dark Lord down his path of, what one would assume is, his eventual acceptance of the true cause of Padme's death. In his search for answers, Padme's former protectors seek vengeance for their Queen, and honor the memory of the young Jedi Knight Anakin Skywalker.   We also checked out the latest excerpts released for the upcoming nov...

The more we talk about the return of The Bad Batch , the more excited we get for their Disney+ series! And it sure sounds like Disney is going to capitalize off their very own "ninja turtles-like" heroes - minus the half shells. We also checked out the latest issue of the Star Wars main comic line, #5. A naive Luke is about to learn a dark lesson that his teachers glossed over in his training...

This month, we're discussing Dark Disciple , by Christie Golden. A little romance, a lot of dark side, awesome characters, this story has it all. A Star Wars fan favorite!

The 2020 Darth Vader comic line is finally back with issue #3! Vader continues to seek the truth behind the death of his beloved Padme. He's teamed up with an unexpected ally who wants the same answers, Padme's former handmaiden, Sabe. But Vader's anger and quest for vengeance may leave him vulnerable to those that master the art of deception. 

This month, we met with our Patreon Jedi Knights and Jedi Masters to discuss the Force, its past, present, and future in Star Wars. It's amazing how much you learn when you just sit down and have a conversation with friends. 

This may be one of our favorite episodes to date. If you haven't read Cavan Scott's short story "Time of Death" from the Star Wars: From A Certain Point of View anthology, do yourself a favor, and go check it out. We dig deep into Obi-Wan's final moments and the flashbacks and visions he experiences before his death. There is so much packed into this short story, and it could very well act as a bl...

We'll soon discover Thrawn's origins in Timothy Zahn's Chaos Rising , and the recently released prologue for the upcoming book leads us to believe that the "recruit born of no title" may have something to prove to the Nine Ruling Families of the Chiss. Disney+'s recent addition of Solo also has us begging for standalone stories for Qi'ra and Enfys Nest, two characters whose experiences are unparal...

In this episode, we're discussing the power of the Force and how such fantastic abilities manifest in the sequel trilogy. We also take a look at the first chapter of Charles Soule's upcoming High Republic novel, Light of the Jedi . Oh, and we're sharing our favorite Star Wars sausage quotes, compliments of the Casual Fam Facebook Group.

In this Council session with our Patreon Jedi Knights, we're discussing every Star Wars movie climax and where it ranks. We also welcome our newest Jedi Knight, Rob!

Star Wars has revealed details on some of its upcoming stories for The Empire Strikes Back 's edition of "From A Certain Point of View", and we couldn't be more excited. Tales of Ugnaughts, Tauntauns, and Wampas may be pulling at our heart strings. We're also talking about dads in Star Wars, and, while they may not always be the best father figures, there's definitely something to learn from their...

Flying Casual's Book Club assembles to discuss a Star Wars community favorite from bestselling author Claudia Gray, Bloodline . This book took us into deep discussion of family, loss, love, and even crazy theories! Join our book discussion and take a listen!

After another fun round of Star Wars Mad Libs, we settle down to discuss the rumored live-action castings for Thrawn and Ezra. We're also talking about how Star Wars can expand the galaxy that we love. And then, we have some fun with a Grandma Palpatine theory. Join us!

In this installment of Casual Council, Patreon Masters Brent, Jory, and Nate join us to discuss 'Empire' and all of its glory, celebrating its 40th Anniversary. We're also chatting about Season 2 of The Mandalorian and what we expect from the hit series' return. Join us!

In our first Intergalactic League match of the Trivia Trials, we've got Brent facing off with Jory in some Rogue One trivia. You do not want to miss this!

It's amazing how powerful and relatable Star Wars stories can be. The Son of Dathomir comic line and the Mortis arc of The Clone Wars are no exception. Join us as we dig into these two stories and highlight how we all connect to their narratives of family, loss, and isolation.