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Friends of the Force is a fan podcast dedicated to finding joy within the Star Wars fandom. Hosts Brad and Sarah invite listeners to their weekly in-depth discussions featuring film, television, publishing, interviews, and other niche topics that you can only find in a galaxy far, far away. We strike a balance between boundless enthusiasm and thoughtful exploration of the larger-than-life themes that bind us all together as friends of the Force.
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- 1 weeks ago1h 15m
‘Reign of the Empire’ Hype Train: Editorial Insights with Tom Hoeler
With only week until the release of STAR WARS: EDGE OF THE ABYSS (Reign of the Empire), we’re joined by Tom Hoeler, Editorial Director at Random House Worlds, to get a behind-the-scenes look at how the book came together, working with author Rebecca Roanhorse, weaving in elements from ANDOR, and much more! With Edge of the Abyss releasing on September 15, this conversation is completely spoiler-free.Follow us on Twitter/X @FriendsofForceFollow us on Instagram @FriendsOfTheForceFollow us on Bluesky @friendsoftheforce.bsky.social Support us on Patreon and gain access to exclusive bonus episodes.Visit our website: http://www.friendsoftheforcepod.comLinktree: https://linktr.ee/friendsoftheforceThank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Chris, Emma, Jennifer, SoulCatcher, and Travis.#StarWars #StarWarsBooks #ReignOfTheEmpire
- 3 weeks ago1h 18m
Star Wars Visions Presents: The Ninth Jedi (Discussion)
We return to the Star Wars Visions galaxy with the newest spinoff series THE NINTH JEDI from Production I.G. We discuss all eight episodes in full spoiler detail including the idea of justice in a lawless galaxy, kyber crystals and the inner spirit, finding balance, redemption, and much more. Plus, we cover the latest Ahsoka and Starfighter news coming out of D23! Follow us on Twitter/X @FriendsofForceFollow us on Instagram @FriendsOfTheForceFollow us on Bluesky @friendsoftheforce.bsky.social Support us on Patreon and gain access to exclusive bonus episodes. Visit our website: http://www.friendsoftheforcepod.comLinktree: https://linktr.ee/friendsoftheforceThank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Chris, Emma, Jennifer, SoulCatcher, and Travis.#StarWars #StarWarsVisions #TheNinthJedi
- Aug 14, 20261h 30m
Inspiring Mania and Realism with “THE ART OF ANDOR”
Hang up your Ferrix gloves and heed the anvil's call as we dive into the "The Art of Star Wars: Andor (The Complete Series) " by Phil Szostak. We give our overall thoughts on why this latest installment from Abrams Books is a must-have and represents a victory lap for the show before walking through the behind-the-scenes journey that brought us the worlds of Ferrix, Ghorman, and more.Follow us on Twitter/X @FriendsofForceFollow us on Instagram @FriendsOfTheForceFollow us on Bluesky @friendsoftheforce.bsky.social Support us on Patreon and gain access to exclusive bonus episodes. Visit our website: http://www.friendsoftheforcepod.comLinktree: https://linktr.ee/friendsoftheforceThank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Chris, Emma, Jennifer, SoulCatcher, and Travis.#StarWars #Andor #StarWarsBooks
- Aug 5, 20261h 3m
Interview with Madeleine Roux on “STAR WARS: LEGACY”
We're joined by author Madeleine Roux to discuss her newest book "Star Wars: Legacy" from Random House Worlds! We dive into Rey's quest to heal the Skywalker saber, Leia's identity crisis after the loss of her brother, and much more. Spoiler warning beginning at 35:00Follow us on Twitter/X @FriendsofForceFollow us on Instagram @FriendsOfTheForceFollow us on Bluesky @friendsoftheforce.bsky.social Support us on Patreon and gain access to exclusive bonus episodes. Visit our website: http://www.friendsoftheforcepod.comLinktree: https://linktr.ee/friendsoftheforceThank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Chris, Emma, Jennifer, SoulCatcher, and Travis.#StarWars #StarWarsLegacy #StarWarsBooks
- Jul 28, 202630 min
The Ninth Jedi Roundtable Interview (Kenji Kamiyama, Shunsuke Tada, & Hitoshi Ito)
We're bringing you a special roundtable interview with the creators of the upcoming anime series "Star Wars: Visions Presents — The Ninth Jedi" including supervising director Kenji Kamiyama, director Shunsuke Tada, and producer Hitoshi Ito. Special thanks to Lucasfilm and other participating outlets including Coffee with Kenobi, Jedi News, The Resistance Broadcast, & The Saga Continues.The Ninth Jedi drops next week, and we'll be back shortly after to take a deep-dive into all eight episodes!Follow us on Twitter/X @FriendsofForceFollow us on Instagram @FriendsOfTheForceFollow us on Bluesky @friendsoftheforce.bsky.social Support us on Patreon and gain access to exclusive bonus episodes. Visit our website: http://www.friendsoftheforcepod.comLinktree: https://linktr.ee/friendsoftheforceThank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Chris, Emma, Jennifer, SoulCatcher, and Travis.#StarWars #StarWarsVisions #TheNinthJedi
- Jun 25, 20261h 18m
Revisiting the World and Artistry of THE ACOLYTE
The Acolyte may be gone (for now), but it is not forgotten! With the recent release of 'The Art of the Acolyte' by Kristin Baver, we're taking the opportunity to dive back into the world of the High Republic and revisit the show two years after its cancellation. We talk through production insights from the book, our favorite concept art pieces, themes of morality, and how the Acolyte is undeniably Star Wars. Follow us on Twitter/X @FriendsofForceFollow us on Instagram @FriendsOfTheForceFollow us on Bluesky @friendsoftheforce.bsky.social Support us on Patreon and gain access to exclusive bonus episodes. Visit our website: http://www.friendsoftheforcepod.comLinktree: https://linktr.ee/friendsoftheforceThank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Chris, Emma, Jennifer, SoulCatcher, and Travis.#StarWars #TheAcolyte
- Jun 9, 20261h 7m
‘The Mandalorian and Grogu ’ Box Office & The State of Movies
It's been three weeks since ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ released in theaters, and it's been the topic of much discussion as the summer movie season kicks off. How is the first Star Wars movie in seven years performing, why are indie horror films dominating the conversation, and what might box office trends indicate about movie-going audiences? Plus, Brad and Sarah give their follow-up thoughts after seeing the movie for the second time, including insights from the Jon Favreau director's commentary! Follow us on Twitter/X @FriendsofForceFollow us on Instagram @FriendsOfTheForceFollow us on Bluesky @friendsoftheforce.bsky.social Support us on Patreon and gain access to exclusive bonus episodes. Visit our website: http://www.friendsoftheforcepod.comLinktree: https://linktr.ee/friendsoftheforceThank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Emma, Jennifer, SoulCatcher, and Travis.#StarWars #TheMandalorian&Grogu #TheMandalorian
- May 29, 20262h 11m
‘The Mandalorian and Grogu ’ Reaction & Review
Star Wars is finally back in theaters! On today's episode, we're reviewing ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ after our first viewing together including our overall thoughts, what worked, what didn't, and other personal highlights. Follow us on Twitter/X @FriendsofForceFollow us on Instagram @FriendsOfTheForceFollow us on Bluesky @friendsoftheforce.bsky.social Support us on Patreon and gain access to exclusive bonus episodes. Visit our website: http://www.friendsoftheforcepod.comLinktree: https://linktr.ee/friendsoftheforceThank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Emma, Jennifer, Jules, SoulCatcher, and Travis.#StarWars #TheMandalorian&Grogu #TheMandalorian
About Friends of the Force: A Star Wars Podcast
Friends of the Force is a fan podcast dedicated to finding joy within the Star Wars fandom. Hosts Brad and Sarah invite listeners to their weekly in-depth discussions featuring film, television, publishing, interviews, and other niche topics that you can only find in a galaxy far, far away. We strike a balance between boundless enthusiasm and thoughtful exploration of the larger-than-life themes that bind us all together as friends of the Force.
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