The ForceCast: Star Wars News and Commentary

"Jovial" Jay Shepard joins us to discuss the rumored candidates for the spin-off films, Erik explains why the original trilogy is all about Boba Fett, we discuss the possibility of Ewan McGregor and John Williams returning, and much more!

Friend of The ForceCast Joshua Stolte joins Eric and Spencer to talk about "Eminence", "Shades of Reason", and "The Lawless".

Nick Bishop of the 501st Legion's Terror Australis Garrison joins Eric Geller and Spencer Brinkerhoff III for a discussion about "Missing in Action" and "Point of No Return."

This episode we discuss whether a young Han Solo means young Indy, we have some awesome IndyCast wallpapers to share, Brother D and Disney podcaster Scott discuss the Disney/Indiana Jones acquisition, Mitch addressers the haters out there, we have more Indy dioramas to share, Joe and Keith return with the Further Adventures and we have more of your great voicemails and emails!

This week, Erik Blythe and Eric Geller take over the reins of The ForceCast. They introduce themselves, discuss The Weekly ForceCast's new format, and cover the latest Star Wars news, from spinoff film rumors to the latest events on The Clone Wars and beyond.

It's a jam packed show this month. Join Chris & Jay as they discuss the new Star Wars #1 comic that sold out in 24 hours, the most recent Episode VII news and a quick update on the Weekly ForceCast. Also, listen in for a very special announcement regarding Dalmatian Press and all the comic, book and magazine news you can handle on this February edition of Jedi Journals!

Ron and Laird return to celebrate John Williams' 81st birthday with a listen to his recent Academy Award nominated score Lincoln, a return to Raiders of the Lost Ark and a discussion of who will compose Star Wars Episode VII. This episode concludes with a recording of a live performance from Tanglewood of Birthday Variations by the composer. [In Stereo]

We hit 2013 running with some great Indy artwork and custom dioramas, Laird has a report from the Indy Stunt Spectacular, I catch up with Official IndyCast fan club president Dan Z, we have a new Top 10, an epic Further Adventures segment and Mitch catches up with...Indiana Jones?

It's ever alliterative Jedi Journals for January! Join Chris and Jay as they continue to delve into the rumors around the future of the Expanded Universe. Or maybe you'd prefer to hear the latest news (spoiler free!) about Tim Zahn's newest book! Of course there's also the listener mailbag chock full of great questions! So, whether it's comics, books or magazines that you crave, all your hungers w...

In our last episode for 2012, Mitch and I look back at the year in Indiana Jones, Joe and Keith discover the Fourth Nail, the mystery of Indy's mail is solved plus we announce the winners of our 2 competitions!

Is it the holiday season or the end of the world? You decide while listening to our traditional annual Christmas show with special guest co-host James Arnold Taylor. Plus, Steve Sansweet joins us to chat about his latest literary Star Wars stocking stuffer, The Ultimate Action Figure Collection. And, of course, Uncle Moralo and his book club stop by to spread holiday cheer courtesy of The Clone Wa...

It's a ForceCast Christmas tradition! Celebrate the holidays Star Wars -style with festive Christmas music from A Galaxy Far, Far, Away. Just like the ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future, join Jimmy Mac as he presents some brand new Star Wars holiday tunes along with a healthy collection of time-honored classics. Plus, a few exclusive nuggets of yuletide fun with James Arnold Taylor and...

This week Indy gets sued, mail and a fresh lick of paint, we speak to Raiders - The Adaptation film-makers Chris Strompolis and Eric Zala, Toy Hunter Jordan Hembrough & Geek Magazine's Mark Altman, we have 2 great competitions plus lots more!

This week, The real story about Star Wars Battlefront III is revealed, John Williams gets ripped off by an American Idol champion, and Billy Dee gets spooked! And, Muppet Babies meet Star Wars, Paul Dini gets rejected by The Clone Wars, and find out why Rancho Obi-Wan should be in the Guinness Book of World Records. Plus, free T-Shirts for lucky winners from Stand Up 2 Cancer and Trench Run Rebels...

It's a Clone Wars Roundtable double feature as we take a look at the characters (old and new) and events of Secret Weapons and A Sunny Day in the Void with guests Jay Shepard and Eric Geller.

This week we go behind the scenes of the new Star Wars radio drama "Smuggler's Gambit," now available at StarWars.com. Listen as writer/director Kyle Newman, co-writer F.J. DeSanto and our own Jimmy Mac describe the creative process of bringing an original Star Wars story to life through sound in front of a live audience. Plus, new Billy Dee, Sequel Trilogy rumor round up, and we get "angry" at Ca...

Get ready for your history lesson...in Star Wars as Chris and Jay interview Janice Liedl, co-editor of the new Star Wars and History book. Plus all the comic book and magazine news for the month of December, including the Suvudu gateway book of the month, and listener emails! All this and more on the December 2012 episode of Jedi Journals!

This week we interview Short Round stunt double Felix Silla, Alan Eisenstock, author of Raiders! The Story of the Greatest Fan Film Ever Made, we have 2 great competitions, Mitch's Indy holiday gift guide plus lots more!

This week we welcome Trooper turned professional Threepio Chris Bartlett in the Cantina. Hear how Chris works with and without Anthony Daniels to bring Goldenrod to life. Plus, the Episode VII director rumors heat up, Billy Dee goes Looney Tunes, and StarWars.com releases Smuggler's Gambit to the world. And, be sure to listen for how you can win some cool gear from this week's sponsor Mark Ecko. A...

The Young Jedi arc comes to a close with A Necessary Bond. How did it shake out and what does it all mean? Pull up a seat at the roundtable and find out with guests Paul Bateman, Kyle Newman, and IGN's Eric Goldman.

It's time for our annual Thanksgiving special featuring your voice mails and e-mails! Plus, more Star Wars sequel trilogy news and rumors, and the results from our Billy Dee Quote of the Week listener's choice Facebook poll. So, warm up some leftovers and dig in to this special Holiday edition of your weekly dose of Star Wars!

The Young Jedi saga continues with "Bound For Rescue" and the Roundtable resumes to break it all down. Joining us this week are Star Wars artist Tom Hodges and long-time ForceCast listener and unofficial party planner Josh Stolte aka JediShua.

The IndyCast celebrates its 5th birthday with a special edition of the show including roundtable with show regulars Mitch, Laird, Joe and Rob plus some great voicemails and we announce the winner of the Poster Art of the Disney Parks book!

More Star Wars: Episode 7 news and rumors, TF.N founder Scott Chitwood in the Cantina, Billy Dee goes back to Sesame Street and much, much more. // Attention ForceCast App Users: touch extras for the historic Disney teleconference from 10/30/12 announcing the company's acquisition of Lucasfilm and Star Wars, featuring CEO Bob Iger. //

Star Wars artist Grant Gould and Clone Wars reviewer for TheForce.net Eric Geller join us for our roundtable review of part 2 in the "Young Jedi" arc, A Test of Strength.