Friends of the Force: A Star Wars Podcast

Brad and Sarah react to the newest trailer for Star Wars: Visions, which features a collection of animated original short films from several prominent anime studios around the world. We discuss why this project is a bold and exciting direction for Lucasfilm and how it all connects to the upcoming Del Rey novel " Ronin " by Emma Mieko Condon.  Watch the original trailer here . Friends of the F...

Brad and Sarah discuss the season one finale of Star Wars: The Bad Batch: "Kamino Lost" — directed by Saul Ruiz and written by Jennifer Corbett. 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. Twitter: https://twit...

Brad and Sarah discuss episodes fourteen and fifteen of Star Wars: The Bad Batch: "War-Mantle" — directed by Steward Lee and written by Damani Johnson (8:51); and "Return to Kamino" — directed by Nathaniel Villanueva and written by Matt Michnovetz (26:08). Donate to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network here .  Friends of the Force is a Star Wars podcast aimed at finding joy in fandom through...

Star Wars author Cavan Scott joins hosts Brad and Sarah to discuss his latest novel "The Rising Storm," which was just named a New York Times Bestseller ! We unraveled the shocking end to Phase 1's darker middle chapter, Elzar Mann's struggle to follow the light, what's next for his work within the High Republic, and much more. (Spoilers ahead for The Rising Storm)  Cavan Scott's website: htt...

Disillusionment looms large in a galaxy far, far away as we continue our High Republic coverage with "Out of the Shadows" by Justina Ireland! Brad and Sarah discuss the newest young-adult entry from Disney Books that introduces Sylvestri Yarrow, an everyday citizen who's trying to survive in an inequitable Republic, and we explore how she carves out her own path in the face of adversity. Plus, is...

In this exclusive interview, Brad sits down with Gwendoline Yeo who voices Nala Se in The Bad Batch! She discussed working with the various writers and directors on the series, getting into the voice of Nala Se, and what it means to be a part of a galaxy far, far away.  Friends of the Force is a Star Wars podcast aimed at finding joy in fandom through collaborative in-depth discussions and in...

Brad and Sarah discuss Star Wars: The Bad Batch episode thirteen, "Infested" — directed by Saul Ruiz and written by Amanda Rose Muñoz. 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. Twitter: https://twitter.com/Fr...

BIG NEWS! Star Wars: The High Republic Wave Three has been officially announced and launches in January 2022. Brad and Sarah discuss the latest announcements from Friday's Comic-Con@Home Panel, which included upcoming novels from Claudia Gray, Justina Ireland, and Daniel José Older as well as a Marvel comic from Charles Soule. (Possible spoiler warning for The Rising Storm ahead) 10 Highlights fro...

This week, we're diving back into the Marvel Cinematic Universe with the critically-acclaimed first season of Loki! Brad and Sarah are joined by Alyssa Bradley ( @WhimsyDesigns ) to discuss Loki's journey of self-forgiveness and self-acceptance, Sylvie's struggle to survive and seek answers, and how the introduction of the multiverse will change the MCU forever. (Full spoilers ahead)  Alyssa'...

Brad and Sarah discuss Star Wars: The Bad Batch episode twelve, "Rescue on Ryloth" — directed by Nathaniel Villanueva and written by Jennifer Corbett.  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. Twitter:...

Our coverage of Star Wars: The High Republic wave two continues with "Race to Crashpoint Tower" by Daniel José Older! Brad and Sarah discuss the newest middle-grade novel from Disney Books that features Jedi Padawans Ram Jomaram and Lula Talisola, who each rise to the occasion when the Nihil descend upon the Republic Fair. We explore attachment, what it means to be a Jedi, Drengir funnies (MEEEEEA...

Brad and Sarah discuss Star Wars: The Bad Batch episode eleven, "Devil's Deal" — directed by Steward Lee and written by Tamara Becher-Wilkinson. 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. Twitter: https://twit...

For Light and Life, listeners! Star Wars: The High Republic is back with the launch of wave two, and Brad and Sarah are kicking things off with a discussion on " The Rising Storm " by Cavan Scott. Del Rey's newest installment ends up being a top-tier novel that features intimate character growth, heart-wrenching tragedy, and jaw-dropping moments. How will our heroes handle yet another destructive...

Brad and Sarah discuss Star Wars: The Bad Batch episode ten, "Common Ground" — directed by Saul Ruiz and written by Gursimran Sandhi. 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. Twitter: https://twitter.com/Fri...

Brad and Sarah discuss Star Wars: The Bad Batch episode nine, "Bounty Lost" — directed by Brad Rau & Nathaniel Villanueva and written by Matt Michnovetz.  Jennifer Corbett Interview: https://www.starwars.com/news/star-wars-the-bad-batch-jennifer-corbett-interview Bad Batch Roundtable: https://www.starwarsnewsnet.com/2021/06/the-bad-batch-roundtable-with-ming-na-wen-and-showrunners-plus-lo...

Brad and Sarah are joined by Arezou ( @ArezouAmin ) of The Geeky Waffle to preview Star Wars: The High Republic (Wave Two), which launches on Tuesday, June 29! We recap where we left off in wave one, share our spoiler-free thoughts on the next set of stories, and analyze the excerpts that've been released online (56:18). Plus, we answer your Twitter questions (1:29:49) and speculate about Wave Thr...

Brad and Sarah discuss Star Wars: The Bad Batch episode eight, "Reunion" — directed by Steward Lee and written by Christian Taylor. Unfinished Clone Wars Story Reel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=inUXPZxmejk 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,...

Brad and Sarah discuss Star Wars: The Bad Batch episode seven, "Battle Scars" — directed by Saul Ruiz and written by Jennifer Corbett. Interview with Michelle Ang: https://www.starwars.com/news/star-wars-the-bad-batch-omega-michelle-ang-interview 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...

Brad and Sarah discuss Star Wars: The Bad Batch episode six, "Decommissioned" — directed by Nathaniel Villanueva and written by Amanda Rose Muñoz. 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. Twitter: https://tw...

Brad and Sarah are joined by Savanna and Brian from The Dorky Diva Show ( @DorkyDivaShow ) to celebrate Kathy Kennedy's birthday! We discuss her early beginnings in Hollywood with Spielberg on 'Raiders of the Lost Ark,' forming a partnership with her husband Frank Marshall, and later becoming handpicked by George to take on the LFL mantle in 2012. Plus, our favorite Kennedy-produced films! The Adv...

Brad and Sarah discuss Star Wars: The Bad Batch episode five, "Rampage" — directed by Steward Lee and written by Tamara Becher-Wilkinson. 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. Twitter: https://twitter.com...

Brad and Sarah discuss Star Wars: The Bad Batch episode four, "Cornered" — directed by Saul Ruiz and written by Christian Taylor. 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. Twitter: https://twitter.com/Friends...

Brad and Sarah discuss Star Wars: The Bad Batch episode three, "Replacements" — directed by Nathaniel Villanueva and written by Matt Michnovetz.  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. Twitter: https:...

Brad and Sarah review " Thrawn Ascendancy: Greater Good ," the middle chapter in Timothy Zahn's current trilogy. They discuss how Greater Good compares to its predecessor, the renewed focus on the political and social hierarchies of Chiss society, and much more!  This episode's featured indie bookstore is Literati in Ann Arbor, MI: https://www.literatibookstore.com/  Friends of the Force...

Brad and Sarah discuss Star Wars: The Bad Batch episode two, "Cut and Run" — directed by Steward Lee and written by Gursimran Sandhi.  Sources: Collider's Interview with Jennifer Corbett & Brad Rau ; "Why Star Wars Fans are Concerned About The Bad Batch and Whitewashing" (io9); UnwhitewashTBB Carrd   Friends of the Force is a Star Wars podcast aimed at finding joy in fandom through c...