Inside The Force: A Star Wars Podcast

Through the light side of the Force, certain Jedi were able to exist after death and appear as Force spirits. We first saw this happen with Obi-Wan Kenobi when he appeared to Luke Skywalker. But what is the truth behind Force spirits? We've seen them, but we've seen them in different forms and it seems the mystery behind the concept keeps expanding. We discuss Force spirits, the third Thrawn Ascen...

The war is not over. The second Death Star has been destroyed, the Emperor killed, but the battle for freedom continues. On the remote planet Akiva, the Empire begins to regroup. But Norra Wexley has returned to her home planet and quickly realizes her time as a freedom fighter isn't over yet. With her newfound allies, they are ready to do whatever is needed to end the Empire's rule. David and Han...

Obi-Wan Kenobi has been labeled a special event series and the cast has been revealed. Some familiar faces are present but most are new to Star Wars. We discuss the character possibilities of the cast and whether any surprise characters we know will show up. We also talk about The Bad Batch trailer, Kevin Feige, The Acolyte, Sebastian Stan, and much more. For more Star Wars content visit  insideth...

Her first Star Wars novel, Lost Stars released in 2015, continues to be one of the most popular. She's explored every era of the Star Wars galaxy with her novels including The High Republic era. Her stories include introductions to new characters but also some familiar ones such as Princess Leia, Qui-Gon Jinn, and Obi-Wan Kenobi. We continue our new series with author Claudia Gray and discuss her...

Thrawn serves the Empire and Emperor Palpatine. But his allegiance will be tested. As Thrawn's TIE defender program is halted, his former protege Eli Vanto returns with a dire warning. Thrawn intellect must guide him through an impossible choice, his duty to the Chiss Ascendancy or his loyalty to the Empire. David and Hannah discuss the final installment in the Thrawn novel series, Star Wars: Thra...

We've seen a few redemptions in Star Wars, from Darth Vader to Kylo Ren. And in these instances, we've also seen a sacrifice. But does that always need to happen? There are many different backstories that cause people to make bad decisions. So can an evil character atone for their past actions and mistakes? To answer these questions, we turned to David Triana from the Followers of the Force podcas...

Welcome to Inside The Force. On this episode, David and Casey take a trip down memory lane and share the evolutions of the show. We also describe the different shows we have currently on our YouTube channel. If you've been here since the beginning, this is just a reminder. If you're new to the show, this gives you a look at our history. Either way, we thank you for support us and joining our Star...

If you've listened to a Star Wars audiobook, chances are you've heard his voice. His most recent credits include Thrawn Ascendancy: Chaos Rising, Resistance Reborn, and Light of the Jedi. We debut our new series, Masters of the Order, where we talk to people that have helped create the Star Wars stories we enjoy. As our first guest, Marc Thompson talks about his love for Star Wars and gives insigh...

The Bad Batch arrives May the 4th. Hunter, Wrecker, Crosshair, Tech, and newly recruited Echo will begin new adventures for Clone Force 99. We know some details of the show, but what is the story? Where will this show end up and what other characters will make an appearance? We offer our insight and predictions on the direction the stories could take. We also discuss new casting for Obi-Wan and a...

The rebels have earned their biggest victory against the Galactic Empire with the destruction of the Death Star. But the war is far from over. While Leia and Han undertake an important but dangerous mission, Luke begins his journey to become a Jedi. And his first stop is returning to Tatooine where a familiar bounty hunter is waiting. David and Hannah begin discussing the Star Wars comic series se...

The Skywalker Saga is over. The stories of Luke, Leia, and Han are over. Or are they? In season 2 of The Mandalorian, the Jedi that answered the call from Grogu was Luke Skywalker. And there are novels and comics that include stories of Leia and Han. But is Lucasfilm closing the chapter on these original characters in the near future? What other stories can be told? David and Cody discuss these qu...

Lucasfilm has turned 50. We all know the story of George Lucas and how grateful we are that he created this special galaxy far, far away for us to enjoy. But Lucasfilm has impacted so much more than just Star Wars fans. It's changed the movie industry and helped advance technology in so many ways. We discuss that impact on the world and how Lucasfilm has changed since the Disney purchase. Other to...

There is a disturbance in the Force and the Emperor has felt it. To investigate, he sends his most powerful agents, Thrawn and Darth Vader. But it's not the first time the two have joined forces. Years ago, General Anakin Skywalker of the Republic and Commander Thrawn of the Chiss Ascendancy crossed paths. Told through two storylines, their allegiance to the Empire will be tested. David and Hannah...

It's Star Wars Podcast Day! We take part in the 1st galaxy-wide event recognizing the debut of Star Wars podcasting back in 1999. On this episode, we discuss the possibilities of a reimagined Knights of the Old Republic game. We also talk about the Galactic Starcruiser, Disney+ shoot dates, and much more. For more Star Wars content visit  insidetheforce.com . Join our  Facebook Group , follow us o...

Darth Vader has seemingly passed the Emperor's tests. But a threat still looms. Vader's rival, Cylo is on the run and possesses a secret that can stop the Dark Lord. Doctor Aphra also returns and decides to confront the Emperor about her dealings with Vader. Will she cause Vader any further problems? Can Cylo be defeated? David and Hannah discuss the conclusion of the Darth Vader comic series writ...

Lucasfilm Games begins a new era. And one of the first games announced is a story-driven, open-world Star Wars game from Ubisoft. What are the possibilities with this game? What other games can we expect? David, Casey, and Hannah discuss their excitement of this announcement as well as some unconfirmed news regarding a Kevin Feige Star Wars film. For more Star Wars content visit  insidetheforce.co...

Darth Vader goes to war. The people of Shu-Torun are revolting and the Empire needs to reinforce their cooperation. As Vader carries out his mission, the Emperor continues to test him. Will Vader triumph? Or will he face other obstacles and foes in his way to securing victory? David and Hannah discuss volume 3 of the Darth Vader comic series written by Kieron Gillen. For more Star Wars content vis...

The High Republic era of Star Wars has launched. 5 incredible authors, 3 phases, and many new stories are rolling out in the coming years. And we're here to talk about all the upcoming releases and offer our expectations on the publishing initiative. We also look ahead to all the Star Wars content currently scheduled to come out in 2021. For more Star Wars content visit  insidetheforce.com . Join...

A Jedi has answered the call. And now Grogu's fate lies with Luke Skywalker. But what's next for the Mandalorian? Will Din help Bo-Katan reclaim Mandalore? David and Casey discuss these questions as they review the season finale of The Mandalorian. Then they look back at all their favorite Star Wars content from 2020. For more Star Wars content visit  insidetheforce.com . Join our  Facebook Group...

Grogu has made the call to the Jedi. But who will answer? Luke, Ezra, Cal, or possibly someone we haven't met. The possibilities have sparked many theories. David, Casey, and Cody discuss their thoughts and the direction this story can take. They also review Chapter 15 of The Mandalorian and talk more about all the shows coming to Disney+. For more Star Wars content visit  insidetheforce.com . Joi...

Cal Kestis was one of the few Jedi to have survived Order 66. But after being discovered by the Empire's Jedi hunters, Cal begins a journey to help restore the Jedi Order. This is the challenge of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, a canon video game that takes place five years after Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith. David and Hannah discuss the overall gameplay and the impact this epic story has on Star...

Obi-Wan Kenobi, Ahsoka Tano, Cassian Andor, The Bad Batch, Lando, a High Republic series, and films directed by Taika Waititi and Patty Jenkins. Are you serious? Plus, Hayden Christensen is returning as Darth Vader. This is so much information to digest but David and Casey are here to do just that. They also talk about Boba Fett's return in Chapter 14 of The Mandalorian. For more Star Wars content...

Grand Admiral Thrawn made his Star Wars debut in 1991. But it wasn't until his appearance in Star Wars Rebels that the character was made canon. And now, the name Thrawn has been mentioned in The Mandalorian. Will we see a live-action version of the blue-skinned Chiss? In preparation for what's to come, David and Hannah discuss his origins in Star Wars: Thrawn, the 2017 novel written by his creato...

Ezra Bridger was a Jedi Padawan, a freedom fighter, and a revolutionary leader in the rebellion against the Empire. He fought together with Kanan and Ahsoka against some of the most iconic villains such as Maul and Darth Vader. But in the final moments of Star Wars Rebels, he disappeared along with Admiral Thrawn. Where did he go? Is he trapped or stranded? All we know is that Sabine and Ahsoka ar...

The Jedi has arrived. Ahsoka Tano has transitioned from animation to live-action. But that wasn't the only reveal. Through Ahsoka, we learned The Child's name and backstory. She also name-dropped a very popular villain that looks to be the next character to make the jump to live-action. A great week of Star Wars and David and Cody are here to talk about it. For more Star Wars content visit  inside...