Friends of the Force: A Star Wars Podcast

Attack of the Clones April continues with our discussion on the politics, the mystery, and the love of Episode II twenty years after its release! Plus, we share our listeners' favorite moments from the film. Stay tuned for a new AOTC-focused episodes all month long! Friends of the Force is a Star Wars podcast aimed at finding joy in fandom through collaborative in-depth discussions and interviews....

As we near the 20th anniversary of Episode II, Friends of the Force invites you to celebrate with us as part of Attack of the Clones April! To kick things off, Brad and Sarah discuss how Attack of the Clones became the first film to be shot on a HD digital 24-frame system. What challenges did George Lucas face as he embraced a new norm? Which digital elements are our favorite? How did this pivotal...

It's awards season, which means it's time for the Second Annual Golden Gorg Awards hosted by Friends of the Force! This year, we picked nominations from the world of Star Wars Publishing and recognized some of the best canonical books around. You can listen to last year's Golden Gorgs along with our history of Star Wars at the Oscars here .  Friends of the Force is a Star Wars podcast aimed a...

Brad and Sarah conclude their coverage of Star Wars: The High Republic Phase 1 with " Mission to Disaster " by Justina Ireland. We discuss planetary politics, the Nihil getting more evil (more!?), and how excited we are to see the long-awaited return of Avon Starros and Honesty Weft. Plus, what's next for the dynamic duo of Imri and Vernestra? Well too bad we won't know for a year... or two... *cr...

HELLO THERE! Brad and Sarah break down to the very first teaser trailer for the upcoming series 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' by foaming at the mouth for some more Duel of the Fates, speculating about the direction of the series, and so much more. Truly, this is where the fun begins...  As mentioned in our episode, please consider donating to the Amidala Initiative's GoFundMe page here . Friends of the Fo...

Brad and Sarah continue their High Republic coverage with a discussion on " Midnight Horizon " by Daniel José Older, which is the final young-adult book of Phase One. We explore the core themes through each character's arc including finding one's path, living in the moment, balancing emotions, and learning to let go. Plus, our reactions to the latest Star Wars publishing reveals! (Spoiler talk beg...

It's season finale time! Brad and Sarah are joined by Arezou Amin & Maggie Lovitt to discuss THE BOOK OF BOBA FETT Chapter 7 — "In the Name of Honor" directed by Robert Rodriguez. Spoilers ahead! 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, G...

Brad and Sarah are joined by Tori Fox from The Mandatorian Creed to discuss Chapters 5 and 6 of THE BOOK OF BOBA FETT — "The Return of the Mandalorian" directed by Bryce Dallas Howard & "From the Desert Comes a Stranger" directed by Dave Filoni. Spoilers ahead! Visit the Creature Cartel Shop here . Friends of the Force is a Star Wars podcast aimed at finding joy in fandom through collabor...

Brad and Sarah are joined by Brandon from Talking Bay 94 to discuss Chapters 3 and 4 of THE BOOK OF BOBA FETT — "The Streets of Mos Espa" directed by Robert Rodriguez & "The Gathering Storm" directed by Kevin Tancharoen. Spoilers ahead! Gizmodo by Jordan Maison: How The Book of Boba Fett Evolved Star Wars ' View of the Tuskens Friends of the Force is a Star Wars podcast aimed at finding j...

Brad and Sarah are back to discuss " The Fallen Star " by Claudia Gray, which is the final adult novel for Phase 1 of Star Wars: The High Republic. What happens when the light of the Jedi goes dark? Well... tons of tragedy, actually, and we're still very sad about it! How does this book compare with previous installments? What did each of our characters learn about themselves? Who exhibited herois...

Brad and Sarah discuss Chapters 1 and 2 of THE BOOK OF BOBA FETT — "Stranger in a Strange Land" directed by Robert Rodriguez & "The Tribes of Tatooine" directed by Steph Green. Spoilers ahead! Read @DarthSienna's thread on Indigenous rep in the series here .  Jordan Maison's article "The Native Influences on Star Wars" here .  Friends of the Force is a Star Wars podcast aimed at...

Brad and Sarah are joined by Danni ( @DanniPurrgil ) from Rogue Podron for our special preview episode of Star Wars: The High Republic Wave Three, which launches next week on Tuesday, January 4th! Are we terrified? Absolutely. Will we read these books anyways? Of course, because we (unfortunately) love a good tragedy set within a galaxy far, far away. So strap yourselves as we break down the lates...

Brad and Sarah are joined by author Ali Hazelwood, whose debut novel "The Love Hypothesis" has been a New York Times Bestseller for 12-straight weeks! We discuss how Ali's Star Wars fandom took off with The Last Jedi, the process of adapting her original Reylo alternate-universe fan fiction  into a traditionally published story, and more!  Ali Hazelwood's website: https://alihazelwood.co...

It's a Chissmas miracle! In our final book discussion of the year, Brad and Sarah have finally made it to " Thrawn Ascendancy: Lesser Evil ." Does Timothy Zahn deliver a satisfying conclusion to his latest trilogy? Can Thrawn prevent the Ascendancy from completely unraveling? Will Qilori ever shut up? From character-defining moments to ancient Chiss history, there is so much to discuss on today's...

Brad and Sarah dive into the sensational world of " Star Wars Visions: Ronin ," which is the latest Del Rey novel written by Emma Mieko Candon! We discuss the choice of life over death, running from your past, interconnected secrets, notable moments, and more (27:36). Plus, we recap Brad's recent trip to New York Comic Con as well as the latest news in the world of Star Wars Publishing.  Toda...

'Tis the season of Fett! Brad and Sarah break down the very first trailer for The Book of Boba Fett. How will the series reinvent the highly esteemed bounty hunter? What role will Fennec Shand play and how will her and Boba's relationship evolve? Will we ever recover from the wickedly fast B'omarr monk skittering across the Tatooine sand? All of this and much more as we speculate on what's to come...

Brad and Sarah are joined by first-time Star Wars author Emma Mieko Candon to discuss their debut novel "Star Wars Visions: Ronin," which is the latest Del Rey release that's inspired by Kamikaze Douga's short film "The Duel." We dive into some of the Japanese influences behind the story, the iterative nature of Star Wars storytelling, Emma's personal history with the franchise, and so much more!&...

Brad and Sarah are finally diving into the latest anime anthology from Lucasfilm, Star Wars: Visions! We discuss how this series expands the creative breadth of Star Wars storytelling, the benefits of venturing outside the canonical confines, and what we loved the most about each episode. Plus, we discuss Sarah's trip to Galaxy's Edge (yes, tears were shed and blue milk was consumed) as well as th...

Happy October, friends! To officially kick off spooky season, Brad and Sarah attended a roundtable interview with writer David Shayne and director Ken Cunnginham to discuss their latest project LEGO Star Wars: Terrifying Tales ! We joined several fan sites and podcasters for this roundtable to gain insight on the creative process as well as what inspires both of them as Star Wars fans. Thank you t...

Brad and Sarah are back from a short hiatus to cover the latest audiobook original set within the High Republic: " Tempest Runner " by Cavan Scott ! We discuss the core themes of identity and forgiveness, Chancellor Lina Soh's vision of the Republic's carceral system, Lourna Dee's past, present, & future, and much more! We also react to the cover reveals for wave three !   TIME STAMPS: Ne...

To honor Remembering Resistance Day, Brad and Sarah reflect on some of their favorite aspects of the series including Tam's redemption arc, Neeku, the Doza family reunion, and Flix and Orka. We also discuss the Star Wars animation in general and how Resistance could be incorporated into future storytelling!  If you're a fan of Star Wars Resistance, make sure to use the hashtag #RememberingRes...

Happy Remembering Resistance Day, listeners! Brandon Auman , the head writer and executive producer on Star Wars Resistance, joins Brad & Sarah to discuss his time working on the Emmy-nominated series and how it feels to see continued support from fans. Plus, we dive into Resistance's core themes, some of the ideas that were floated around, what a season three could have looked like, and more....

In celebration of Remembering Resistance Day, Sergio Paez joins the podcast to share his memories from working on Star Wars Resistance as both a story artist and an animation director. Plus, we discuss his time working alongside Dave Filoni on The Clone Wars film (2008), which kickstarted his tenured Lucasfilm career, as well as the episodes he directed for Star Wars: Rebels, including "DUME," "Th...

We're kicking off the second-annual Remembering Resistance Day weekend with a live commentary of the Star Wars Resistance shorts collection, which features bite-sized stories about Neeku, Flix & Orka, Buggles, and many more! Watch along with us by viewing the shorts playlist here . Remembering Resistance Day officially takes place on August 29th, which is the day we first met Team Fireball bac...

Brad and Sarah welcome Star Wars author Daniel José Older ( @djolder ) to discuss his New York Times Bestselling book "Race to Crashpoint Tower" as well as the "Adventures" comic series from IDW Publishing. Plus, we dive into Jedi attachment, Drengir shenanigans, what to expect from Wave Three, and much more!  Friends of the Force is a Star Wars podcast aimed at finding joy in fandom through...