Friends of the Force: A Star Wars Podcast

Brad and Tori discuss the latest episode of The Mandalorian, "Chapter 12: The Siege" — directed by Carl Weathers and written by Jon Favreau. Trans Rights Are Human Rights (This Is The Way): https://www.gofundme.com/f/trans-rights-are-human-rights-this-is-the-way "Giancarlo Esposito discusses the second half of season 2": https://ew.com/tv/the-mandalorian-giancarlo-esposito-season-2/   Friends...

Our three-part discussion on "From a Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back" continues with Maggie Lovitt ( @maggieofthetown ) as we discuss Chapters 14 through 27. Remember: keep your hands and feet inside your starship at all times and, most importantly, NEVER EJECT as we explore tales of the Exogorth, Boba Fett, Obi-Wan Kenobi and many more! Trans Rights Are Human Rights - This Is The W...

Our three-part discussion on "From a Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back" begins with writer Amy Richau ( @amyrichau ) to discuss Chapters 1 through 13. We put on our snow gear and settle into Hoth's arctic tundra to explore the stories of Toryn Far, Dak Ralter, General Veers, and so many more!  Amy's new book "Star Wars I Love You. I Know." is now available for pre-order: https://...

To celebrate the release of "From a Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back,"  I had an opportunity to host a roundtable discussion with authors Amy Ratcliffe (Heroes of the Rebellion), Jason Fry (Rendezvous Point), and Mike Chen (Disturbance). We discuss why "Empire" stands the test of time and dissect each of their incredible stories.  Thank you again to Del Rey Publishing for o...

To celebrate the launch of "From A Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back" from Del Rey Publishing, author Karen Strong ( @KarenMusings ) joins the podcast to discuss her latest short story INTO THE CLOUDS, which takes us on an adventure with the new original character Jailyn Cirri, the daughter of a tibanna gas mogul. Karen's website: https://www.karen-strong.com/  Friends of the For...

Brad and Tori discuss the latest episode of The Mandalorian, "Chapter 11: The Heiress" — directed by Bryce Dallas Howard and written by Jon Favreau. Trans Rights Are Human Rights (This Is The Way): https://www.gofundme.com/f/trans-rights-are-human-rights-this-is-the-way Friends of the Force is a Star Wars podcast aimed at finding joy in fandom through collaborative in-depth discussions and intervi...

Kara DJ ( @sacredsomethingbykara ) joins the podcast to discuss collage art, her "Into a Larger World" fanzine, and what Star Wars means to her! Friends of the Force is a Star Wars podcast aimed at finding joy in fandom through collaborative in-depth discussions and interviews. New episode every Monday! Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Anchor, and more. Twitter: https://twitt...

Brad and Tori discuss the latest episode of The Mandalorian, "Chapter 10: The Passenger" — directed by Peyton Reed and written by Jon Favreau.  Trans Rights Are Human Rights (This Is The Way): https://www.gofundme.com/f/trans-rights-are-human-rights-this-is-the-way Friends of the Force is a Star Wars podcast aimed at finding joy in fandom through collaborative in-depth discussions and intervi...

Brad and Tori discuss the season two premiere of the Mandalorian, "Chapter 9: The Marshal" — written and directed by Jon Favreau. Trans Rights Are Human Rights (This Is The Way): https://www.gofundme.com/f/trans-rights-are-human-rights-this-is-the-way Friends of the Force is a Star Wars podcast aimed at finding joy in fandom through collaborative in-depth discussions and interviews. New episode ev...

This week, Andrew Ortiz ( @SuperYakiStuff ), Jason Kauzlarich ( @JasonKauz ), and Skylar Verduzco ( @misnamedplants ) join the podcast after collaborating on Super Yaki's most recent lineup of Star Wars apparel: Space Wizards II. We discuss why the prequels have always been great, how "Duel of the Fates" still slaps 21 years later, the icon that is Diego Luna.  Super Yaki Website: https://sup...

This week, Brad and Tori preview what's to come on season two of The Mandalorian, which premieres October 30. Today's discussion includes our memories with season one, our thoughts on the Monday Night Football special look teaser, and what we hope to see over these next eight episodes. Trans Rights are Human Rights: This is the Way - GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/trans-rights-are-human-righ...

Emily Swallow ( @bigeswallz ) joins the podcast to reflect on her time as the iconic Armorer during season one of The Mandalorian . Tune in to learn more about Emily's early Star Wars fan experience beginning with the original trilogy and Ewok Adventures , working with creatives such as Deborah Chow and Taika Waititi, the Armorer's role as part of the Hero's Journey, the original fate of her chara...

Brad and Sarah review " Thrawn Ascendancy: Chaos Rising ," the first installment in Timothy Zahn's newest trilogy. They discuss why this book is an improvement over previous Thrawn stories, the Greek concept of creation myth as it relates to chaos, the intimacy of the characters, Daddy Thrawn, and where this story may be heading. Also, remember to vote on or before November 3rd!  1:53: Voting...

Friends of the Force is joined by author E. Anne Convery ( @Morwen74 ), who wrote the original story " Bug ," which appears in " Star Wars The Clone Wars: Stories of Light and Dark ." We discuss how she became involved with the anthology, looking at Star Wars through a mythological scope, the importance of choice and motherhood, how she defines the fairy tale genre, and much more. This episode con...

To kick off this year's coverage of The Mandalorian , Tori Fox ( @theMandaTorian ) joins host Brad Whipple to discuss every aspect of the newest trailer for season two.  Trans Rights are Human Rights: This is the Way - GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/trans-rights-are-human-rights-this-is-the-way The Mandalorian Season Two Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eW7Twd85m2g&ab_channe...

Stephany Folsom ( @StephanyFolsom ) joins the show to discuss her time as a writer on the first season of " Star Wars Resistance ." We also learn more about Stephany's creative process, the importance of crafting an emotionally satisfying ending, weaving Bo Peep back into the larger Toy Story mythology, and much more. Previously, Stephany co-wrote the Academy Award-winning " Toy Story 4 " and wrot...

Sarah Kuhn ( @sarahkuhn ), author of "Dr. Aphra: An Audiobook Original,"  joins the show to discuss bringing Chelli Lona Aphra's voice to life in a new medium, the rogue archaeologist's lasting impact on the Star Wars universe, and much more!  Sarah's Website: http://www.heroinecomplex.com/ Friends of the Force is a Star Wars podcast aimed at finding joy in fandom through collaborative i...

Nazneen Contractor , the voice of Synara San on Star Wars Resistance, joins Brad and Sarah for #RememberingResistance Day to reflect on becoming the most badass space pirate in the Star Wars universe! They discuss Nazneen landing the role, Synara's journey towards redemption, the idea of community within the series, and much more.  Check out all the #RememberingResistance creations from aroun...

Josh Brener, the voice of Neeku Vozo on Star Wars Resistance, joins Brad and Sarah for #RememberingResistance Day to reflect on his time portraying the galaxy's most wholesome Nikto. They discuss Josh's earliest experiences with the franchise, why Neeku's love for Bibo resonates with him, working on "The Engineer" with his wife Meghan Falcone, his time in the recording booth, and much more. "Meet...

In celebration of #RememberingResistance Day, we bring you our panel featuring several special guests including: Charlotte ( @crerrity ) and Caitlin ( @caitlinplesher ) from Skytalkers Podcast ( @skytalkerspod ), Meg ( @megmegpenpen ) from Women of the Whills, and Hammie ( @balancedpadawan ) from What the Force! Moderated by Brad and Sarah, join us for a 90-minute discussion on why we love Star Wa...

Bob Bergen ( @BobBergen ) joins Brad and Sarah to discuss his time voicing Bibo on "Star Wars Resistance", portraying Luke Skywalker on Robot Chicken among a variety of LucasArts projects, meeting Ahmed Best , and achieving his childhood dream of playing Porky Pig.  Check out all the #RememberingResistance creations from around the Star Wars community here: https://www.friendsoftheforcepod.co...

This week, Meg Dowell ( @MegDowell ) and Bria LaVorgna ( @chaosbria ) join the podcast to discuss "Doctor Aphra: An Audiobook Original ." We dive deep into the romantic framework of this story, the legacy of Dr. Aphra, and what's next for the galaxy's most unpredictable archaeologist.  Friends of the Force is a Star Wars podcast aimed at finding joy in fandom through collaborative in-depth di...

This week, Sarah ( @seh221 ) & Kyle Larson ( @KyleDLarson ) join the show to catch up on the latest Star Wars news including the announcement of the Bad Batch series, the Mandalorian Publishing Program, and ILMxLab's Tales from Galaxy's Edge. (24:48) Then, we dive into our full spoiler discussion on the latest Star Wars novel, "Poe Dameron: Free Fall" by Alex Segura. We analyze the theme of ch...

Brittany Williams (@BrittanyActs) joins the show to discuss her upcoming fictional debut as part of the team on " From A Certain Point Of View: The Empire Strikes Back ." We discuss her being brought on the project, her love of Shakespeare, the move towards increased diversity in Star Wars, and much more!  Brittany's website: https://www.brittanynwilliams.com/ Tor.com Article: All My Role Mod...

Christopher Sean, the voice of Kazuda Xiono on Star Wars Resistance, joins Brad and Sarah ( @seh221 ) to reflect on his time as the lead of Lucasfilm's most recent animated series. We discuss Christopher's early beginnings as a Star Wars fan, the theme of found family, the positive impact of Resistance's diverse cast, Kaz's journey of becoming a Resistance leader,  and much more! Plus, who wo...