Friends of the Force: A Star Wars Podcast

Pucker up, folks, because it's a Star Wars romance! This week, Brad and Sarah discuss the New York Times bestselling novel " The Princess and the Scoundrel " by Beth Revis, which showcases Han and Leia's wedding and honeymoon in an action-adventure fashion. We dive into galactic politics in the immediate aftermath of the Battle of Endor, the idea of finding safety through joy, and the book's major...

Happy Remembering Resistance Day! This year, we're joined by Myrna Velasco, the voice behind Ace Squadron pilot Torra Doza on Star Wars Resistance. We discuss her path toward a career in voice acting, working with an ensemble cast, the importance of family, representation in Star Wars, and much more.  Want to participate in Remembering Resistance Day? Share your Resistance love in whatever wa...

To help us celebrate the third-annual Remembering Resistance Day, we're joined by writer, producer, and filmmaker Gavin Hignight to discuss his experience in the writers' room on Star Wars Resistance. We also dive into writing as a form of escapism, tackling larger-than-life themes through animation, what Resistance meant to Gavin's personal and professional life, and much more. Want to participat...

Brad and Sarah are joined by New York Times bestselling author Beth Revis to celebrate the release of her latest book " The Princess and the Scoundrel. " We learn about Beth's upbringing as a Star Wars fan and dive into some of this book's core components including Han and Leia's wedding, building an original world in a vast galaxy, using love and art as forms of rebellion, and more. Visit Beth's...

Brad and Sarah discuss the New York Times bestselling book " Padawan " by Kiersten White , which is the latest young-adult entry in the Star Wars universe! Can Obi-Wan Kenobi confront his crippling fear head-on? Will he find his own purpose within the Jedi Order? Can the Lenahrans achieve balance within their own natural environment and avoid repeating the past? All of this and so much more in our...

We're excited to finally launch our long-awaited podcast series ANDOR CANDOR, and we are BUZZING with excitement over the newest trailer for "Andor," which now premieres with three episodes on September 21! Join us as we embark on a journey into the pre-Rogue One era and ponder the implications of Cassian, Mon Mothma, and Saw Gerrera headlining the cast alongside newcomer Stellan Skarsgård as Luth...

There ain't no party like a Scarif beach party because a Scarif beach party don't stop! Last week, Brad and Sarah attended the LEGO Star Wars: Summer Vacation press day and spoke with writer David Shayne and director Ken Cunningham ahead of the special's release this Friday. We asked about sending off the sequel trilogy characters in an emotional way, exploring Finn's Force sensitivities, Ben Solo...

Brad and Sarah are joined by writer Kelly Knox whose latest book " Star Wars: Be More Obi-Wan " helps us navigate the world through wit and wisdom. We discuss her approach in exploring this fan-favorite character, Obi-Wan Kenobi as a tragic character, getting her start in writing, and much more!  Check out Kelly's latest High Republic-inspired craft on StarWars.com here .  Kelly's websit...

We hope your Jar Jar Binks alarm clock woke you up in time for this episode because Silver from the Into the Garbage Chute podcast has joined us to talk all about Star Wars collecting and thrifting! We take a trip down memory lane with the most memorable eras of Star Wars merch (including the unforgettable Phantom Menace packaging and Power of the Force figures), our favorite finds, and much more....

We're diving into each of the ten stories featured in the newest Disney Books anthology " Star Wars: Stories of Jedi and Sith ," which spans the entire Skywalker Saga as well as the High Republic era! What are our favorite moments from each story? Which anthology would we like to see next? We cover these questions and much more in our newest book discussion.  Donate to the “What Choice?” fund...

" Star Wars: Shadow of the Sith " hits bookshelves today, and we had the chance to chat with author Adam Christopher at Star Wars Celebration Anaheim! We dive into the newest adventure featuring Luke Skywalker and Lando Calrissian as they go up against Ochi of Bestoon and a mysterious Sith acolyte in a race against time. Plus, we learn all about Adam's personal upbringing as a Star Wars fan, how h...

Obi-Wan Kenobi has reached its conclusion, and we're going deep down the rabbit hole for one last discussion! We lose our minds over the rematch of the century, re-live the moments that made us cry until there were no tears left, and analyze key moments from the finale that tie  into the larger themes of the six-part series, including forgiveness, compassion, and living atonement.  Twitt...

Nothing but smiles this week as we gush over Obi-Wan Kenobi Part V! This episode is chock-full of heavy-duty character building between Kenobi, Vader, and Reva while setting up what should be a wild series finale next week.  Twitter: https://twitter.com/FriendsOfForce Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendsoftheforce/?hl=en Website: http://www.friendsoftheforcepod.com YouTube: https://bi...

We had the opportunity to interview author Mike Chen at Star Wars Celebration Anaheim about his newest book " Brotherhood ," which takes us on an action-adventure with Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi at the onset of the Clone War. We discuss why the prequel era is Mike's favorite, how the relationship between master and apprentice evolves throughout the novel, and so much more (light spoilers...

We're back with our first book discussion of the summer, and we're diving into Star Wars: Brotherhood by Mike Chen! Who is Anakin Skywalker? Who is Obi-Wan Kenobi? Who or what is the linchpin of their relationship? We analyze these questions within the context of the Clone War and so much more, including connections to the Kenobi series. (Spoilers begin at 10:56) Read our written review of Star Wa...

We're taking an underwater plunge into Fortress Inquisitorius this week for Obi-Wan Kenobi Part IV! We discuss parallels to Fallen Order, Obi-Wan's connection to the Force awakening, and more.  Twitter: https://twitter.com/FriendsOfForce Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendsoftheforce/?hl=en Website: http://www.friendsoftheforcepod.com YouTube: https://bit.ly/36w7bsd Support us on Patr...

We're back from a very lengthy trip to Anaheim for Star Wars Celebration and we had such a blast!! We're recapping our entire experience including Brad's first visit to Batuu, our new Star Tours obsession, the most exciting news of the weekend, meeting Kelly Marie Tran and Ewan McGregor, and so much more! If you have a case of "missing Celebration hours" just like us, we're here to help you relive...

Brad and Sarah discuss Obi-Wan Kenobi Part III, which made us experience a whirlwind of emotions! More wholesome Ben-Leia content, another Padmé reference, Vader unleashed, and so much more.  Twitter: https://twitter.com/FriendsOfForce Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendsoftheforce/?hl=en Website: http://www.friendsoftheforcepod.com YouTube: https://bit.ly/36w7bsd Support us on Patreo...

We had the opportunity to podcast LIVE from Star Wars Celebration Anaheim last Thursday! We shared some thoughts on the Andor trailer, how excited we are for Kenobi, and why we're fully onboard with the prequel renaissance. Although our time was unexpectedly cut short, we are so honored to be included among an amazing lineup of creators this past weekend. A huge thank you to everyone who showed up...

The first two episodes of Obi-Wan Kenobi have finally landed and we are LOSING OUR MINDS! Join us as we work through our reactions to Parts I & II including where we find Ben's mental state, how this series has flipped a classic Star Wars trope on its head, Deborah Chow's unique vision, and more. This one is a bit on the shorter side due to a very long trip to Celebration, but we'll be back la...

After an excruciatingly long three-year wait, Star Wars Celebration Anaheim is finally here! Brad and Sarah are joined by Marie-Claire from the What The Force podcast to share our best tips & tricks, set expectations for the four-day event, and preview which panels we're most excited for, including the Lucasfilm Showcase!  Friends of the Force will be live on the Podcast Stage from SWCA o...

Kenobi... KENOBAAAAAAAAAIH!! Welcome to the very first episode of "THE KENOBI KEYNOTE," our newest podcast series talking all about the Obi-Wan Kenobi limited series when it premieres on May 27th. This week, Brad and Sarah dissect each frame of the newest official trailer (18:05) and recap some of their May the 4th shenanigans.  Watch the documentary "Behind the Mac: Skywalker Sound" here .&n...

May the 4th be with you, friends! Brad and Sarah continue their yearly Star Wars Day tradition by reflecting on their 10 favorite memories from the last 365 days. Friends of the Force is a Star Wars podcast aimed at finding joy in fandom through collaborative in-depth discussions and interviews. New episodes every Monday! Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Anchor, and more. Twi...

Attack of the Clones April has officially reached its end! For this final celebratory episode, Jason from Blast Point Podcast joins Brad and Sarah to talk about George Lucas and his coveted, and elusive, stamp of approval. We then mull over and debate the Episode II moments that made us smile, laugh, cry, and cringe to determine which deserve a rating of "Fabulouso," "Ok," and "Deep Regret." ...

Get your Koro-2 exodrive airspeeder ready because Wesellmania 2022 is officially here! In celebration of Attack of the Clones April, Savanna from The Dorky Diva Show joins us to discuss acclaimed bounty hunter Zam Wesell and why she's such an integral part of Episode II. Plus, Savanna walks us through the process of developing her own personal Zam cosplay for Star Wars Celebration!  Read the...