The ForceCast: Star Wars News, Talk, Interviews, and More!

Join Ryan as he chats with Tim, Alex, and Nate about the creation and recording of the first two episodes of Star Wars: Idylls Of The Force!

Civil War rages on as the Rebel Alliance gains momentum against the Galactic Empire. After destroying the Emperor’s dreaded Death Star, Lieutenant Commander LUKE SKYWALKER has assembled a squadron of ace pilots to harass and disrupt themighty Imperial Navy. But as they attempt another daring raid near the forgotten planet of TRIALIS, Dark Lord of the Sith, DARTH VADER lays in waiting; ready with a plot of his own...

The past is never finished as a completed war continues to unfold in secret. Having just barelyescaped from an Imperial trap near the orbit of TRIALIS, Lieutenant Commander LUKE SKYWALKER finds himself shipwrecked on the planet’s storied surface. But as the young rebel sets out to explore the facts behind such myth and legend, Dark Lord of the Sith DARTH VADERmaintains dogged pursuit, in direct defiance of the EMPEROR.

Coming 3/12 to TFN and The ForceCast:The Clone War rages on in the first installment of Idylls of the Force, an ongoing series of lost tales set within the Star Wars saga. Produced by the core creators of Indiana Jones and the Bridge to Yesterday, these fan made audio adventures will create a dialogue with George Lucas’ mythos by speaking back to it in its own language.

The ForceCast is BACK!!!This week, Ryan and Daniel open the mailbag and discuss what you want to discuss. The topics range from Daniel's reaction to The Mandalorian to The Bad Batch and everything in between!

For Star Wars Podcast day, Ryan and Daniel are joined by their friends Savanna Oudit and Brian Ballance from The Dorky Diva to discuss their audio drama, The Adventures Of The Zolan Dart. The duo joins them to discuss behind the scenes stories, the origin of the project, and more!

Lou Mongello started his online journey in 2003 when he started DisneyWorldTrivia.com. 18 years later, he has fostered a huge community of Disney lovers surrounding his show, WDW Radio. Lou is an author, speaker, podcaster, father, and so much more. His journey from lawyer to podcaster is fascinating, and he joins Ryan to discuss that journey and how it mirrors a lot of what Luke Skywalker experienced in the Star Wars Saga.

Welcome to ForceCast Rewind!Rewind is a new monthly special, where we tell a narrative story about a past event pertaining to the franchise. This month, Clayton Sandell, currently with ABC News, joins us to discuss October 30th, 2012.

The ForceCast is BACK!!!This week, Ryan and Daniel tackle the news of Lucasfilm Games coming out with new announcements, Bill Burr's accent, residents being angered over the Andor, and more!Then, they talk about what they are looking forward to most in 2021.

Ryan and Daniel are back to argue and discuss The Mandalorian Chapter 16!

Ryan and Daniel are back to break down Chapters 14 and 15 of The Mandalorian. Boba is back! Fennec is back! Tython? Bill Burr? All that and more!

The ForceCast is BACK!!This week, Ryan and Daniel break down all the announcements from the Disney Investor's Day presentation and give their thoughts on the future of Star Wars.

AHSOKA LIVES!!!

Ryan and Brad break down the 4th episode of season 2! Snoke? Dark Troopers? Where is Ahsoka? All that and more!

Ryan is joined by 2 esteemed panelists to break down the third episode in season 2 of The Mandalorian!

Ryan and Brad Jost break down Chapter 10 of The Mandalorian!

ForceCast+ has returned!!This week, Ryan and Brad break down The Mandalorian Chapter 9. They discuss the big reveals, the feeling of season 2, and everything in between!

The ForceCast is BACK!!This week, Ryan and Brandon open the mailbag and break down all of your questions and topics. They span from EA to Mando to theaters and more!

Finding Your Death Star - A term uttered in the movie Fanboys that represents Luke Skywalker and his journey from farmboy to rebellion hero.This month, Brandon Wainerdi from Talking Bay 94 joins Ryan to discuss his journey with both Star Wars and starting his show. They discuss how Star Wars changed his life and set him on a path that was different than his parents before him. 

The ForceCast is BACK!This week, Ryan and Daniel open by discussing Disney laying off 28,000 employees and what it could mean for the future of the company.Then, they break down the Mando season 2 trailer and give their thoughts and predictions before ending the show discussing the Hasbro reveals from Pulsecon. 

The ForceCast is BACK!!This week, Ryan discusses the Mandalorian Season 2 trailer.Then, Daniel joins him to discuss the EW cover story, and Daisy Ridley's comments on Rey. 

This week on the ForceCast, Ryan and Daniel discuss the lack of a virtual celebration, the news of a new LEGO Holiday Special, and where the franchise goes from here.Then, they break down their favorite Luke Skywalker moments.

The ForceCast is BACK!!This week, Ryan and Daniel return after a month off to discuss Bad Batch, Star Wars films being delayed, and what their fandom level is right now.

The ForceCast is BACK! This week, Ryan and Daniel sit down with former Non-Fiction Editor for Lucasfilm, J.W. Rinzler.The trio discuss his career at Lucasfilm, the making of books, working with GL himself and his upcoming project, All Up.

Welcome to Finding Your Death Star! This is a brand new, monthly podcast where Ryan from The ForceCast chats with his friends in the community, celebrities, or other successful people about their journey in both life, and Star Wars fandom.This month, Ryan chats with Dan Zehr, co-creator of Coffee With Kenobi. They chat about Dan's Star Wars journey and how he quit his job in his early 30's to become an educator--effectively changing his life forever.

The ForceCast is BACK!!This week, Ryan is joined by Ahmed Best to talk about his new show, Jedi Temple Challenge. They also talk Jar Jar, The Phantom Menace, and more!Then, Ryan and Daniel discuss Star Wars Squadrons and Celebration being cancelled.

The ForceCast is BACK!! This week, Ryan and Daniel take your questions and topics from the mailbag.

On this episode of the ForceCast Author Series, Steve is joined by author E.K. Johnston!They discuss her new book, "Star Wars: Queen's Peril", as well as The Clone Wars finale, Ahsoka, and more!

The ForceCast is BACK!This week, Ryan and Daniel speak to Paul Hirsch—the Oscar-Winning editor of The Empire Strikes Back, Star Wars, and so much more. Paul tells the guys stories about editing Empire and what it means to reach the 40th anniversary.Then, the guys finish their series on their favorite moments of the saga, focusing on the Disney Era.

On this episode of the ForceCast Author Series, Steve is joined by Lucasfilm's Creative Art Manager and author Phil Szostak!They discuss his latest book, "The Art of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker", the 40th Anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back, and a whole lot more!

Ryan, Daniel, and Brad break down the final arc of The Clone Wars.

The ForceCast is BACK!!!This week, Daniel and Jon Hopkins discuss Dave Filoni, Taika Waititi and more!

Hang out with the ForceCast this May The Fourth!!!This week, Ryan and Daniel chat with Katee Sackhoff, the voice of Bo Katan. They discuss being stuck in Canada, workout videos, proposals, and of course the final season of The Clone Wars.Then, the guys discuss their favorite moments from the first 6 Star Wars films to celebrate Star Wars day.

The ForceCast is BACK!! This week, Daniel and Abe are in the host chairs.Daniel dials up our friend Ksenia to discuss her becoming an official Star Wars artist! All of that plus more!

The ForceCast is back!!This week, Ryan and Daniel take your questions and topics for the 9th edition of the Mailbag!

The ForceCast is back!!This week, Ryan and Daniel discuss the documentary, The Skywalker Legacy.They discuss how it changed their view of the movie and the good and bad parts of the production.

The ForceCast is BACK!!!!This week, Ryan and Daniel discuss the news of Ahsoka being in The Mandalorian season 2, and catch up with the latest news. Then they have a pint of Palpatine! Finally, they discuss The Rise Of Kylo Ren comic series. Major spoilers ahead.

This is the final ForceCast Daily.

If the Gungans and Naboo can come together, why can’t we?

Lou Mongello joins us to discuss the power of positivity.

Time for a lesson from FPJ.

Time to give some love to Ricky M.

Join us for day 2 as we look back at the official announcement of the prequel trilogy.

Welcome to ForceCast Daily.Join us over the next 7 days as we work to bring you more content in this unique time. Today’s topic: lessons of the saga.

The ForceCast is BACK!!!This week, Ryan and Brad preview the home release of The Rise Of Skywalker, and revisit the movie 3 months later. What did they like? Dislike? How has it grown on them? They answer all those questions and more!

The ForceCast is BACK!!This week, Ryan and Daniel open the show by calling people and see what happens. The random guests talk Toy Fair and answer from the Disney Studios.Then, they discuss Hasbro renewing their contract with Disney and what that means moving forward.Then, LA correspondent James Burns joins Ryan to break down the announcement of The High Republic and then they play the audio of the panel.

The ForceCast is BACK!!!! This week, Ryan is joined by Abe for a mailbag episode! We take your questions and topics and discuss.But before that, Kevin Kiner, composer of Clone Wars and Rebels, joins us to discuss scoring Clone Wars Season 7.

The ForceCast is back.This week, Ryan and Daniel return and open by discussing some sad news. The show continues discussing the Kenobi news and what it means for the future.Finally, they play 5 voicemails that change the tone of the entire show.

Daniel, Steve, and Jon Hopkins break down the season finale of The Mandalorian.

Starting in 2010, the ForceCast has had an important impact on the Star Wars fandom. The contributions from the hosts starting with Jason and Jimmy going to Eric, Erik, and Justin and on to Saf, Paul, and Megan, the show has endured through the ups and downs of the fandoms and through every piece of content released this decade. We are honored to be the ones in the captain’s chair as the decade comes to a close, and in this final episode of the 2010’s, we finish the decade talking about The Rise Of Skywalker. Ryan and Daniel finish you listener feedback. Later, Greg Grunberg joins the guys to discuss his role in the film and send the year out with a bang. Ryan and Daniel finish the episode with their final thoughts on the decade that was.

Steve, Ryan, and James break down Mando Chapter 7!!!

WOW! We asked for voicemails, and you delivered! We were sent over 50 voicemails! In this episode, we turn it over to you and play what you had to say about the movie!

In this episode, Steve talks with Samuel C. Spitale, former head of Global Product Development for Lucasfilm and author of Collecting a Galaxy: The Art of Sideshow! They talk about all sorts of things including him naming a certain fan-favorite character from The Clone Wars. Enjoy!

As we look back at the year in publishing, "Star Wars: Master & Apprentice" stands out amongst the others. Steve chats with legendary Star Wars author Claudia Gray all about that book, The Mandalorian, and much more. Enjoy!

Join Ryan and Daniel immediately after their press screenings and hear their initial reactions to the movie.

Join Brad and Ryan as they break down The Mandalorian Chapter 6, The Prisoner.

THIS IS IT! The final chapter of The Skywalker Saga comes out this week, and this is our final episode before the movie is out. THERE ARE NO SPOILERS!Brian Ballance joins us to break down the TROS media day out in LA, and we play the press conference.Then, Ryan discusses the media event for Rise of the Resistance! Lou Mongello of WDW Radio joins Ryan from Hollywood Studios to discuss their reactions, and two Imagineers join us to discuss the attraction.Finally, the show rounds out with YOU, as we play your voicemails and final predictions.

Join Ryan and Daniel as they break down the Mandalorian Chapter 5, The Gunslinger!

In this episode of "Everything is Canon", Steve talks with Sarah Simpson-Weiss!She's an author's assistant to Star Wars publishing superstars Claudia Gray and Cavan Scott!Enjoy!

In this episode, Steve talks with Simon Spurrier all-about the upcoming final issue of Marvel's Star Wars: Doctor Aphra series and those Aphra Disney+ rumors.Enjoy!

Daniel, Abe, and Jon Hopkins break down The Mandalorian Chapter 4!

Ryan and Brian discuss all the latest on The Rise of Skywalker and then take your questions!

In this episode, Steve talks with the multi-talented and extremely busy Kevin Shinick all about his new book "Star Wars: Force Collector"Enjoy!

Ryan, Daniel, and Brad break down The Mandalorian Chapter 3, titled "The Sin."

In this episode of Everything Is Canon, Steve chats with the SVP Executive Creative Director and Head of ILM Rob Bredow! He published a book earlier this year in case you didn't know, "Industrial Light & Magic Presents: Making Solo: A Star Wars Story"Enjoy!

In this episode, Steve chats with first time Star Wars author Rebecca Roanhorse all about "Resistance Reborn" Enjoy!

For Chapter 2, The Child, Ryan is joined by Bill and Steve from TFN and they are joined by Mark Von Ohlen from Topps.

In this episode, Steve talks with Chelsea Monroe-Cassel and Marc Sumerak all about "Galaxy's Edge: The Official Black Spire Outpost Cookbook" and "Star Wars: The Secrets of the Jedi"Enjoy!

The ForceCast is BACK!!!!This week, Daniel opens the show with a bonkers story from a concert. Then, the guys finally comment on the departure of Game Of Thrones creators and what it means for the future of the franchise on the big screen.Finally, Greg Grunberg returns to the show to discuss his new Omaze campaign and stories from the Episode IX set.

Ryan, Steve, and Bill break down The Mandalorian Chapter 1

In this episode, Steve chats with author Ryder Windham all about his latest Haynes Manual, "Star Wars: Rebel Starfighters Owner's Workshop Manual" Plus, illustrators Chris Reiff and Chris Trevas join in on the fun.Enjoy!

In this episode of Everything is Canon, Steve talks with Star Wars artist Brian Rood! Brian's work can be seen nearly everywhere including the new book from Delilah S. Dawson, "The Skywalker Saga"Enjoy!

Join Ryan, Daniel, and Steve for the first ever ForceCast+!The guys break down and preview the Mandalorian, which airs in just 7 days on Disney+!

THE FORCECAST IS BACK FOR A HUGE EPISODE!This week, Ryan and Daniel are joined by LA correspondent James Burns who was at Mandalorian press day a few weeks ago.He breaks down all the happenings from the event, and sets up the audio of the FULL press conference. Then, hear audio from Jon Favreau, Dave Filoni, Gina Carano, Pedro Pascal, and Carl Weathers as we had our microphones at intimate round tables with the cast and crew.

In this episode of Everything is Canon, Steve talks to longtime editor over at Chronicle Books, Steve Mockus!Having been with Chronicle for over 20 years, Steve has a lot to say about the world of publishing! We'll talk about all that and more! Enjoy!

The ForceCast is BACK!!This week, Ryan and Brad open the show with a 2 HOUR breakdown of the final trailer. Then, hear from Ryan and Daniel before and after they watch it for the first time.Steve is back for another Resistance Recap, and Mark Von Ohlen from Topps stops by to preview what they have coming! 

In this episode, Steve chats with Justina Irleand, author of "Lando's Luck" and the new "Journey to the Rise of Skywalker" book "Star Wars: Spark of the Resistance".

The ForceCast is BACK!!!!The guys open the show discussing the Tony Gilroy news and what it means for the Cassian Series.Then they open the mailbag and YOU take over the show.

The ForceCast is BACK!!!This week is a HUGE episode! First, Ryan, Charlotte, and Savanna recap their Force Friday and talk about the state of hype following the merch rollout.Then, Steve catches up with James Arnold Talor at NYCC to talk a little Clone Wars season 7. After that, the trio discuss Rey and Kylo Ren. They explore the duality and connection of the characters and how that will play into the final chapter.Ryan and Abe are LIVE from Disney Springs on Force Friday for the midnight madness event, and you can hear their experience on this week's show.Finally, the episode ends with a Resistance Rundown from Steve Dunk.

The ForceCast is BACK!!! This week, the show opens with an email from a listener who disagreed with Ryan, and the guys discuss.Then, they broke down the Kevin Feige news and what it could mean for the future.They end the show previewing Triple Force Friday.

In this episode, Steve chats with Christian Blauvelt, author of "How Not to Get Eaten by Ewoks and Other Galactic Survival Skills", "Be More Lando", and "Be More Leia"!

On this special episode of Everything Is Canon, Steve previews next week's New York Comic Con!Joining him to talk authors, panels, and more are guests Eric Chang from Insight Editions and Tom Hoeler from Penguin Random House/Del Rey Books!Enjoy!

The ForceCast is BACK!!!This week, Ryan and Daniel discuss Bob Iger's comments from his new book about George Lucas. Then, Ryan puts his tin foil hat on for a trip to Filonitown.Finally, the guys discuss three issues of Marvel's Age Of Resistance comic series--Poe, Rey, and Snoke.

The ForceCast is BACK!!!!This week, Daniel is back! Ryan and Daniel discuss all that happened while he was gone, and Daniel takes us into the latest headlines.Then, the guys play interview clips from the cast of The Rise Of Skywalker from D23 and try and get the hype train rolling.

On this episode of "Everything is Canon", Steve talks with former Editor of Marvel Star Wars comics Heather Antos!They talk about her time at Marvel where she was editor, assistant editor, and writer for the most important time in Marvel Star Wars comics history!Enjoy!

The ForceCast is BACK!!This week, Ryan and Brad open up thr mailbag and hear from you. Topics range from Galaxy's Edge to Force Ghosts to Leia and more!

In this episode, Steve chats with Delilah S. Dawson, author of the new book, "Star Wars Galaxy's Edge: Black Spire"!

The ForceCast is BACK!!This week, Ryan and Abe break down the footage released at D23. What does it mean? How have they handled it? What are our wildest theories? All of that is explored and more!

On this episode of "Everything Is Canon", Steve talks with Producer Nick Martorelli, who is the audiobook producer for Penguin Random House Audio. They talk about the world of producing Star Wars audiobooks, how daunting the Dooku: Jedi Lost project was, and why Nick doesn't have a Wookieepedia page yet. Enjoy!

this episode, Steve chats with George Mann, author of the new in-universe storytelling book, "Star Wars: Myths & Fables"!

The FORCECAST IS BACK!!This week, Ryan and Daniel chat about the news on Resistance season 2 and the Obi-Wan series.After that, they play your voicemails, then wrap up their Sequel Trilogy retrospective series with the side characters.

On this episode of "Everything Is Canon", Steve talks with Scott Biel who is the Art Director for Penguin Random House/Del Rey publishing. They discuss pretty much everything under the sun including George Orwell, the difference between cover design and art direction, and of course, all those amazing Star Wars titles he's worked on. Enjoy! 

The ForceCast is back!!This week Daniel returns to discuss Don Williams' comments on the IX soundtrack. The guys discuss how long this movie could be and what teases Don gave.Then, the retrospective series continues as the guys discuss how the First Order has evolved over the sequels.

In this first episode, Steve chats with Zoraida Córdova, author of the brand-new novel, "Star Wars: A Crash of Fate"!

The ForceCast is BACK!!This week, Ryan opens the show with a bunch of announcements about the future of the ForceCast, and previews their plans for the rest of the year.Then, he plays your feedback and reaction to the last epiosde.Finally, Brad Jost from the Jurassic Park Podcast returns to discuss the heroes of the Sequel Trilogy in the first if a three-part series.

In this episode of Everything is Canon, Steve talks to Del Rey books Associate Editor and all around good dude, Tom Hoeler!They cover just about every topic imaginable including Del Rey's role at conventions, Thrawn, living in New York, cats, and much much more. Tom also offers up some amazing career advice for would-be editors so tune in!

The ForceCast is BACK!!This week, Daniel is back and the guys break down what happened at SDCC. The first half of the show, they discuss Marvel's performance at the convention, and how it angered Ryan.The back half of the show is about The Rise of Kylo Ren and Kevin Smith's comments.

In this episode of Everything is Canon, Steve talks to the Creative Director of Star Wars books for Del Rey publishing, Elizabeth Schaefer. Listen as Elizabeth dishes out valuable career advice, living in New York, and her love of Alexander Freed's "Alphabet Squadron".

The ForceCast is BACK!! This week, Daniel is stranded on an island somewhere in the Mediterranean, so Brad Jost steps up to fill in. The Jurassic host joins Ryan to take your questions. The topics span from KOTOR to underrated Jedi and much more!

Finally, the ForceCast is BACK!Fresh off Summer Vacation, Ryan and Daniel return to discuss Celebration Anaheim and the tickets selling out so fast. What does it mean for the event? Then, Ryan opens his notebook and they discuss observations made during their time off. How positive are they about the future of the franchise? Is this the most dead the news stream has been for Star Wars in the new era? They break it all down.

In the premiere episode of "Everything is Canon", host Steve Dunk discusses the world of Star Wars publishing with the Senior Editor of Lucasfilm Publishing herself, Jennifer Heddle!They discuss all things Star Wars, living in Northern California, convention life, and a whole lot more!

The ForceCast is BACK!This week, Ryan and Daniel open the show with a story of Daniel being a hero in the Animal Kingdom.Then, they discuss the news of Celebration being in August next year and what it all means.The show ends with the most disorganized, rambling breakdown of the TROS trailer you'll ever hear...and probanly the weirdest voicemail we've ever gotten.

The ForceCast is BACK!!This week, Ryan and Daniel dive deep into the Vanity Fair coverage from a few weeks ago. How will J.J. handle IX? How did they handle Carrie? Who is Allegiant General Pryde? They tackle this and more.The show rounds out with the final bit of voicemails.

Hello there!Welcome to Force Chat, our weekly bonus show for those who are part of Join The Force!This week, we thought we'd widely release this to give everyone a chance to see what we are offering. If you are interested in learning more, go to Forcecastextra.com!Brad Jost from the Jurassic Park Podcast joins Ryan to discuss Jurassic Park, Disney, Theme Parks, Fandom, and more!

The ForceCast is BACK!!This week, Ryan and Daniel open the show lightly reacting to the Vanity Fair covers and articles and give their initial reactions. More on that next week.Then, they open the mailbag and take your calls as they discuss KOTOR, Lucasfilm's plans, The Phantom Menace, and more!

The FORCECAST IS BACK!!This week, Ryan and Daniel are reunited for the first time since Chicago.This week, they discuss the announcement that three new Star Wars movies are headed to the theaters starting in 2022. Which movies are coming? The guys speculate and guess as to what it all means.Then, Sam Witwer returns to The ForceCast to discuss his new album and Maul's return in Solo and Clone Wars Season 7.Finally, the guys announce a new project, Join The Force. Go to ForceCastBonus.com for all the details!

The ForceCast is BACK!!!After a week off, Daniel brings the ForceCast back. This week, Mark Von Ohlen from Topps talks to Daniel about the autograph hall at Star Wars Celebration. They also discuss Star Wars Authentics and all the stuff coming this year. Later, Steve from TFN calls in to discuss Resistance Season 1 and Resistance Season 2 with Daniel.

It is over. Star Wars Celebration Chicago is over. Ryan and Daniel recap their experience.

Join Ryan, Daniel, and Steve as they're joined by Greg Grunberg, Delilah S. Dawson, Timothy Zahn, Alexander Freed, Charles Soule and Greg Grunberg again, and Katie Cook.

Join Ryan, Daniel, Jay, and Steve as they chat with Cavan Scott, Lou Mongello, Clayton Sandell, Pete and Bill, and Mickey from the Star Wars Show.

The ForceCast is BACK!! We were LIVE from the podcast stage here in Chicago.Join Ryan and Daniel as they take the mic into the studio audience and discuss everything from The Rise of Skywalker to Nacho Markers.

Day 2!Today, Ryan, Daniel, and Steve talk to Katee Sackhoff, James Arnold Taylor, Bill Motz, Bob Roth, Leeland Chee, Janina Gavankar, and Lou Mongello.

It's preview day! Join Ryan and Daniel as they head to Chicago and talk to some amazing folks once they arrive in Chi-Town.

Twas the night before Star Wars...Ryan and Daniel give their final thoughts before waking up and heading to Chicago.

The ForceCast presents:Next Stop: Endor - The Story of Star Tours.This audio documentary takes you on the journey that would lead to the creation and opening of the original Star Tours in 1987. From Walt Disney's death to Eisner's Rise to Star Tours and all the way to Galaxy's Edge, join Ryan Donoho as he is joined by the people who helped bring this attraction to life.Cast:Lou Mongello (WDW Radio)Mark Eades (former Imagineer)Tony Baxter (former Imagineer)Tom Fitzgerald (Walt Disney Imagineering)Paul Reubens (Captain Rex)Clayton Sandell (ABC News)Ryan Donoho (The ForceCast)Executive producer: Daniel BerryProducers: Lou Mongello, EndorExpress.net, TheForce.netSpecial Thanks:WDW Radio, Brian Curran, EndorExpress.net, Walt Disney Imagineering. Lucasfilm*This documentary is for entertainment and information purposes only. All copyrighted sounds, music, and clips are property of their respective copyright and trademark owners. All original sound is property of Theforce.net LLC

This is a ForceCast Special Report!Join Ryan and Daniel, along with Dan Madsen and Steve Sansweet, as they look back at the very first Star Wars Celebration. From the very early planning stages to tragedy, rain, and everything in between, sit back and enjoy this look down memory lane.

The ForceCast is back!!!This week, Ryan and Daniel are joined by Stephen Stanton, as he celebrates his 10th anniversary of joining The Clone Wars cast. Uncle Maralo shares some behind the scenes stories and explains how he got some of his most famous roles.Then, Steve and Dustin from TFN join the show to discuss the Lego panel that Steve is producing at Celebration. Dustin breaks down the TFN/Rebelscum/ForceCast booth, and what we can expect from TheForce.net during Celebration.Ryan ends the show discussing how you can make Celebration an event from your couch.

The ForceCast is BACK!!!This week, Daniel is out and Podcast 66's former third host is in. Abe returns to take your questions ranging from trailer music to droids in the sequels.Then, Steve is back for the final Resistance Reaction of the season and the giveaway winner is announced.

The ForceCast is back!!This week, Ryan and Daniel open up the show discussing if we will get the title for Episode IX before Celebration or not.Then, they discuss the opening date of Galaxy's Edge and what it could mean for the parks.Ryan was invited by Disney Publishing to host an event at Barnes & Noble in Orlando for the release of Queen's Shadow with E.K. Johnston and Cat Taber. Daniel was there and brought the ForceCast microphones and we bring you the audio from the event.

The ForceCast is BACK!!!!This week, Ryan and Daniel have a HUGE episode.First, Lucasfilm's former head of Fan Relations, Steve Sansweet, makes his triumphant return to The ForceCast as he tells the guys what is coming from the Rancho Obi-Wan booth at Celebration.Then, they play your voicemails and talk about everything from the prequels to sequel trilogy theories.Clayton Sandell, fresh off a trip from an actual Star Wars planet, calls the boys to recap everything he saw from Galaxy's Edge!

The ForceCast is BACK!!!!This week, we have a jam packed episode! First, Ryan and Daniel open the show discussing the announcement that Episode IX has wrapped and the rumors surrounding a new Obi-Wan Kenobi series.Then, Nick from Rebelscum.com joins Ryan for a breakdown of Toy Fair and Triple Force Friday.Savanna Oudit and Charlotte Errity from The Dorky Diva and Skytalkers join the show to give tips for Celebration Chicago. 

The ForceCast is BACK!!This week, Ryan and Daniel open the show talking about the week that came and went without a title. At what point should be start to be worried? Does it really matter?Then, they open the mailbag and take your questions.Steve from TFN is back with another Resistance Reaction and a new giveaway question is announced.

The ForceCast is BACK!!!!This week, Ryan and Daniel open the show covering the latest Galaxy's Edge news, including some details Ryan has heard behind the scenes.Then, in the main discussion, they break down what happens in Episode III and Episode VI and try and predict what we could see in Episode IX.Steve from TFN is back with another round of Resistance Reactions and the giveaway winner is announced.

The ForceCast is back!!This week, Ryan opens the show with an announcement, then quickly gets to the news. The top story of the week comes from Anthony Daniels, who announced that he has wrapped on Episode IX. Then, Ryan reads an email, and touches on J.J. Abrams and his past distaste for the Prequels.Steve Dunk from TheForce.net gives his first ever "Resistance Reaction" and kicks off his new segment on the show.Finally Ryan ends the show talking about 2019 and the show, and announces a new giveaway.

The ForceCast is BACK!!This week, Ryan and Daniel open the show discussing the lastest headlines including the cancellation of Fallen Order and John Boyega's latest instagram post.Then, the show ends with the first voicemails of the year.

The ForceCast is BACK!!This week, the guys open explaining where they've been the first 2 weeks of the year.Then, they go piece by piece and preview all of the Star Wars content coming in 2019 and discuss how excited they are for all of it.

The ForceCast is BACK!!!This week, join Ryan as he looks back at what happened for Star Wars and for the show in 2018.He is then joined by Taylor Gray and James Arnold Taylor for holiday themed chats and looks back at their years in Star Wars.

The ForceCast is BACK!!With just 2 shows left in 2018, Ryan and Daniel are feeling reflective.The show opens with the latest news on Resistance and Galaxy of Adventures.After the break, the guys ask and answer 9 questions about Episode IX. The questions range from the sequel trilogy as a whole to what they want to see in the new movie.

The ForceCast is BACK!!!This week, Ryan and Daniel open the mailbag to see what YOU wanna talk aboutThe questions span from Celebration to the streaming service shows to John Williams and more!Join them as they discuss all things Star Wars!

The FORCECAST IS BACK!!!This week, Ryan and Daniel return to update everyone on their lives and announce what is happening with them at Celebration Chicago.Then, the guys transition to the news that Cassian Andor will get his own series on Disney+ and what the shift to streaming means for Star Wars going forward.The show ends with official details on Galaxy's Edge.

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The ForceCast is BACK!!!This week, Ryan is out for the hosting duties, but Bob Roth and Bill Motz--the creators of Lego Star Wars: All-Stars--join him for a fun chat about the show.Then, Johnamarie Macias of TheWookieeGunner.com and Geeky Bubble joins Daniel to break down the latest in Star Wars Animation.

The ForceCast is BACK!!This week, Ryan and Daniel open the show talking about the scariest things in the Star Wars Saga to celebrate HalloweenThen, the guys break down the announcement of the new Lego series, Lego Star Wars: All-Stars. Steve Dunk from TFN takes the reigns and talks to Jordan Hembrough, host of Our Star Wars Stories. They chat about the making of that series.

The ForceCast is back!!This week, Ryan and Daniel open the show with your voicemails, and they settle the Halloween debate once and for all. The voicemails also span from Resistance to civility to all things Star Wars.Then, the guys break down the latest on Episode IX and discuss if they'd like to see a return to Jakku.

The ForceCast is BACK!!This episode was recorded a week before release, so some info is dated.This week, the guys talk about the live action show, and Jason Ward's reporting and pictures from the set.The guys then play a portion of their interview with Paul Reubens, which was recorded for the Star Tours special.The show ends with your voicemails.

The ForceCast is BACK!!!!This week, Ryan and Daniel (live from Orlando) discuss their new release schedule.The show first breaks into the news that Kathleen Kennedy has extended as president of Lucasfilm.Then, they discuss Bob Iger's comments on a star wars slowdown and break down the latest Resistance trailer.

The ForceCast is back!!! This week, the show opens with news and announcement about the show, and what will happen with The ForceCast moving forward.Then the guys talk Resistance, Solo, and Jon Kasdan's 52 facts about Solo.The show ends with a voicemail.

The ForceCast is back!!! This week, with Ryan on vacation, the guys look back st some of their favorite moments from their first year as hosts of The ForceCast.Part 1 is everything that happened before The Last Jedi, and part 2--coming Sunday--is everything after leading to present day.

The ForceCast is BACK!!!This week, we are proud to present an hour-long conversation with James Arnold Taylor, Cat Taber, Anna Graves, and Ashley Eckstein.The cast joined Ryan and Daniel to discuss the last ten years of Clone Wars and the show's return in 2019.This episode was recorded live on August 28th.

The ForceCast is BACK!!!!This week, Ryan and Daniel open up discussing their previous episode and some comments they had made regarding Luke and fandom.Then, the guys give their opinions on the Resistance trailer 5 days later. They talk about how their feelings have changed from their original reactions.Ryan and Daniel recorded their initial reactions to the trailer in Orlando last Friday on Facebook Live, and they play that segment on this week's episode. The show rounds out with your feedback.

Just in time for the 10th anniversary, The ForceCast is proud to present the FULL version of our 10 Year Animation Special that was released back in May. Join Ryan and Daniel along with: Henry Gilroy, James Arnold Taylor, Cat Taber, Sam Witwer, Kevin Kiner, Taylor Gray, Freddie Prinze Jr., and Vanessa Marshall, as they look back at the birth and the legacy of Star Wars Animation.

The ForceCast is BACK!! (2 days late)This week, Ryan and Daniel tackle the character of Luke Skywalker and how he has been handled in the sequel trilogy. Would they do anything different? How did he get to be the way he is in The Last Jedi? All of that is tackled in this week's episode.The show rounds out with listener feedback--more on Luke Skywalker.

The ForceCast is BACK!!This week, Ryan and Daniel are celebrating their four year anniversary, as Podcast 66 launched on August 1st, 2014.Then, the guys break down Episode IX news, Boss Nass, and release a teaser for their new documentary. After that, Ryan plays a clip from Simon Pegg in regards to Ahmed Best.The show ends with some official Resistance news and listener feedback.

The ForceCast is back!!This week, Ryan and Daniel break in at the beginning to discuss the announcement of the Episode IX cast and Lucasfilm officially announcing the end of the Skywalker Saga.Then, they cut to previously recorded material discussing Clone Wars and The Art of Solo

WHAT!?That's right folks, The Clone Wars is BACK!!!Ryan, Brian, and Caitlin convene to bring back Clone Wars Roundtable and discuss the announcement of 12 new episodes coming to Disney Direct Platform.

Ryan and Daniel return this week and discuss a variety of topics spanning from Keri Russell in Episode IX to our first look at Star Wars Resistance.Then the show gets turned over to you as we discuss Mara Jade, Kathleen Kennedy, and more!

Get your Art of The Last Jedi books out this week!Ryan and Daniel dive deep into the book and discuss how the movie came to be. They discuss the character of Luke, Rey's connection to Kylo, Snoke, and Rian Johnson.Join them!

The ForceCast is back!!!This week, Ryan is joined by Mark Newbold of FanthaTracks.com to discuss the current state of Star Wars, as well as his reports about Billy Dee Williams and the Obi-Wan movie.Then, Ryan and Daniel play you voicemails and get into the future of Lucasfilm as reports indicate the future slate of films is in flux.

Join Ryan as he went live on Tuesday night to kick of the official ForceCast speculation for Episode IX. Callers called in, folks chatted on the chat, and good times were had. You don't want to miss the next live show!

The ForceCast is back!!This week, Ryan and Daniel are wrapping up their Solo review series with the final review episode. The show opens up with a brief discussion about the recent events in the fan community.Then, Jovial Jay Shepard joins the guys to discuss how the EU Han Solo compares with the Solo in the new film. The show rounds out with your voicemails!

The ForceCast is BACK!!(This week we had some technical difficulties. Apologies for any issues with the recording)BRyan and Daniel are back and are talking about parts of Solo they missed last week including L3 and Enfys Nest.Then, they play the Sam Witwer interview that was conducted in February for the Animation Special.The show rounds out with your voicemails.

The ForceCast is back!!!!This week, Ryan and Daniel give their initial thoughts and review for Solo: A Star Wars Story.Join the fellas as they dive deep into their favorite moments, characters, and scenes from the film.They round out the show with voicemails from YOU.

The ForceCast is back!!!This week, Ryan and Daniel do their first regular show after 2 weeks of the Animation Special.They open the show discussing the report that Obi-Wan will be getting a solo film and pre-production has begun. They then transition to their final Solo prep as they play clips from the press tour, make final predictions, and give their overall feelings on the film.

Join Ryan and Daniel as they look back at the end of The Clone Wars, the birth and ending of Rebels, and what is next for Lucasfilm Animation.

Welcome to the Star Wars Animation: Ten Year Anniversary Special. Lucasfilm Animation is a household name for Star Wars fans nowadays. It is second nature to see moments from the Clone Wars and Rebels and accept them as part of the saga. But it hasn't always been that way. The Clone Wars movie premiered in August of 2008, making this year the 10th year of Lucasfilm Animation. In Part 1, join Ryan as he looks back at the creation of The Clone Wars, dating as far back as 2005. Both Ryan and Daniel spoke to those who made both Clone Wars and Rebels, and you'll hear their stories firsthand.Tune in next week for Part 2.

The ForceCast is back!!This week, Ryan and Daniel chat with Vanessa Marshall, as they wrap up their post-Rebels interviews. They chat about the end of the series and how it all went down.The guys also discuss how Hasbro has handled Solo, and what the future of toys will be. There will be no show next week, as the 10 Year Animation Special is coming on May 4th.One month till Solo!

The ForceCast is BACK!!This week, Ryan and Daniel are back and are joined by Freddie Prinze Jr. for what will likely be the final time. The trio discuss Kanan and the finale of Rebels.Then, Ryan and his wife Kate take you on a trip to try the Denny's Solo menu. The show rounds out with listener feedback.

The ForceCast is back!!!This week, Ryan and Daniel are back together again. The guys open the show talking about America's diner, Denny's.Then, they break down the Solo trailer and discuss what they thought and their theories.The show ends with your voicemails and an appearance from Episode II Anakin.

The ForeCast is back!!!This week, Daniel and Brian Ballance discuss the home release of The Last Jedi. They break down the bonus features, mainly The Director and the Jedi.Then, Ryan joins Daniel to discuss Simon Pegg's recent comments on Rey's lineage and anything else they could possibly think about.

The ForceCast is BACK!!This week, Ryan is out and Daniel steps in to take the main chair. He is joined by the host of The Interesting Podcast, Brian Ballance.The guys talk Forces of Destiny, The Last Jedi Blu-ray, and listen to your voicemails.Ryan is joined by Jovial Jay Shepard to discuss the TLJ novelization.

Welcome to another ForceCast: Microcast!The amazing John Boyega will be appearing at Awesome Con next weekend, and we had the opportunity to join Awesome Con and other members of the media on a conference call with John.He spoke about Star Wars, Pacific Rim, and much more! Check it out and for more details on Awesome Con, be sure and check out AwesomeCon.com

The ForceCast is BACK!!!This week, Ryan and Daniel open the show discussing the home release. Daniel is against digital releases, while Ryan tries to reason with the entire situation.Then, member of the ForceCast family, Clayton Sandell of ABC News, joins us to discuss his recent trip to Ireland with Mark Hamill. Clayton had a chance to interview Mark and cover his St. Patrick's Day experience.The show rounds out with a couple of voicemails from you guys.

The ForceCast is back!!!This week, the awesome and legendary Frank Oz stops by the show to talk about his new documentary, Muppet Guys Talking. The guys chat with Frank about The Muppets, Yoda returning in The Last Jedi, and more!Then, the back half of the show is dedicated to you! We play voicemails which topics range from Rebels to The Last Jedi.Make sure to go to MuppetGuysTalking.com and support Frank and his movie, out this Friday.

The ForceCast is BACK!!!This week, Daniel is out, so Charlotte from Skytalkers is in with Ryan to talk all things Star Wars.Ryan and Charlotte are joined by Taylor Gray, the voice of Ezra Bridger. He talks about the show ending, gives a behind the scenes look at the final episodes, and much more!Then, R&C talk about the news of the live action TV show and why Charlotte was disappointed in the news while also being excited. They end the show with a game and learn more about Charlotte.

Rebels Roundtable is back for the final time.Ryan, Brian Balance, and Dustin Roberts break down the final 2 episodes of the series.The first half was recorded live before a series of technical difficulties.Join them as they look at the past, present, and future of Star Wars Animation and what the finale meant for the next animated series.

The ForceCast is back!!!This week, Ryan and Daniel open the show with some housekeeping on their upcoming schedule and projects.Then, they play clips from Rian Johnson at the 70 minute Collider Q&A from a few weeks back. The clips are about Broom Boy, DJ, his new trilogy, and the prequels.The show rounds out with a voicemail and email, and Ryan reads another transcribed voicemail.

Ryan and Daniel bring back Rebels Roundtable as they discuss Wolves and a Door and A World Between Worlds.They talk about Morits, Palpatine, Ezra, and much more. Ryan and Daniel also discuss why this is the most important episode Filoni has ever made.

SPOILER ALERT FOR STAR WARS REBELSThe ForceCast is BACK!!This week, Ryan and Daniel play and react to your voicemails. The topics span from The Last Jedi to Rebels and much more!Then, Clayton Sandell from ABC News joins the guys to talk about his new feature, "The Force of Sound."

The ForceCast is BACK!!!!This week, Daniel is out so Abe steps in. Abe and Ryan play your voicemails which range from Solo reactions to over saturation. The guys react to what you have to say.The show ends with discussion on EW's coverage of Solo, with more to come next week.

The ForceCast is BACK!!This week, Ryan and Daniel open the show discussing the huge news regarding more Star Wars movies coming from the creators of Game of Thrones. They talk about their feelings on the matter and what it means for the franchise moving forward.Then, the guys finish up the episode breaking down the first teaser for Solo: A Star Wars Story.

The ForceCast is back!!This week, Ryan updates the audience on all the latest with the show before they play voicemails for the week.Then the guys break down the final trailer for Star Wars Rebels--shot by shot.

The ForceCast is back!!This week, Ryan and Daniel open the show with your voicemails. After that, the guys discuss the official synopsis for Solo, and when we might see a trailer. They also tackle the notion that this movie is dead on arrival.They end the show with the official news of Rebels returning for the final 3 weeks of the show.

The ForceCast is BACK!!This week, Ryan and Daniel open the show with a discussion about Threepio and Artoo in the sequel trilogy. Daniel takes us into the headlines, discussing the latest in Star Wars news. Then the show gets turned over to you as we go to listener feedback.The show ends with more deep dives into the news.

The ForceCast is BACK!!! This week Ryan and Daniel discuss what they are looking most forward to for Star Wars in 2018.Then, the guys turn the show over to you, and play your voicemails.

The ForceCast is BACK!!! This week, we are completing our Last Jedi Review series. Ryan and Daniel open the show with stories from the premiere on December 9th. Then Bobby Roberts (formerly Full of Sith) joins the guys to discuss the criticism of the film and then about if Solo can pull off the 5 month promotion.We ran out of time for voicemails, so we will open the show next week with them. 

SPOILER ALERT!THE FORCECAST IS BACK!!! This week, Ryan and Daniel are joined by the Skytalkers, Charlotte and Caitlin to break down more of The Last Jedi. They discuss Finn/Rose on Canto Bight. Then the foursome discuss Holdo and Poe and finish up with Kylo Ren's redemption.The show then gets turned over to you as we play your voicemails

SPOILER ALERT! The Last Jedi is FINALLY OUT!!Join us over the next three shows, as we recap the movie and give our thoughts on all aspects of the film.In part one, Ryan and Daniel are joined by Lindsay and Jon Hopkins to discuss their viewing experiences. They talk about the overall reaction to the film and discuss the major moments like Rey's parentage reveal, Luke dying, Yoda appearing, and how Rian Johnson blew the doors of the saga norms.Then, the show gets turned over to you as they play 7 voicemails from listeners.Join us this Friday for part two.

Join Ryan as he brings you along on his trip to Downtown Los Angeles for the Global Premiere of The Last Jedi. From the moment he gets in the car till he is back at home, Ryan documents his experience.This Microcast is spoiler free.

The Forcecast is BACK!This week Ryan and Daniel are joined by Abraham Couch to give their final preview of The Last Jedi. They discuss Rey's parents, Luke's mindset, characters, and more.They also play your voicemails, and send Ryan off to LA.

The Forcecast is back!This week, the show gets turned over to you, as the guys play 4 voicemails. The topics range from favorite Star Wars movie to the Lothwolves.Then, the play clips of Daisy Ridley and John Boyega. They end the show by discussing Daisy Ridley's comments on being done with the franchise after Episode IX.

The Forcecast is BACK!!This week, Ryan and Daniel reunite with Freddie Prinze Jr., who made 5 appearances on Podcast 66. FPJ joins the guys to disuss Rebels season 4 and a whole host of other topics ranging from basketball to Twitch.Then, the guys discuss what YOU want to discuss with voicemails from listeners about toys and watching order.The show ends with a discussion on Billy Dee Williams and his absence from the sequel trilogy.

The ForceCast is BACK!!This week Ryan and Daniel have an exclusive interview with Paul Blackthorne who plays Gideon Hask in Battlefront II.Then the guys hear from you as they play voicemails which cover a wide array of topics. Ryan and Daniel discuss the feud between The LA Times and Disney, and have a broader discussion about movie reviews. They conclude their discussion segment with details on the new Star Tours and the new Dolby poster for The Last Jedi.Don't forget to go to TryLootCrate.com/Forcecast and use the promo code BRIDGE10 for 10% off your first month.

Daniel, Lindsay, and Brian Ballance break down the Rebels midseason finale, Rebel Assault.

The ForeCast is BACK!!!We open the show with the MASSIVE news that Rian Johnson is creating a new Star Wars Trilogy and speculate on what that could mean moving forward. Ryan and Daniel also discuss the news of a live action TV show coming to the Disney Streaming Service in 2019.The opening segment of the show was recorded after the rest of the show, so from there the guys play clips of Kathleen Kennedy and talk about the future of Lucasfilm.

Rebels Roundtable is back!This week, Ryan and Daniel are joined by Abe and Lindsay to talk about the latest Rebels episodes.In part 1, they discuss Kindred. The topics range all the way from Warwick Davis to the Loth Wolves. In part 2, they discuss Crawler Comandeers. Protocol 13 takes up most the time, but they also discuss what the team could have done differently to make this episode better.

Once again, Daniel's wife Lindsay fills in for Ryan and hilarity ensues. We discuss all the latest controversies surrounding Star Wars. We’re also joined by special guest Brian Ballance of THE INTERESTING PODCAST.

We're BACK from taking a week off and we are ready to talk some serious STAR WARS. With Ryan out on family business, Daniel's wife Lindsay takes a seat in the cohost's chair. Wife and husband discuss the latest behind the scenes look at "The Last Jedi", new "Star Wars Rebels" episodes and much MORE! This week's special guest is Teresa Delgado of FANGIRLS GOING ROGUE. Things get inappropriately hilarious

Finally! After waiting for what seems like an eternity, the final trailer for The Last Jedi has arrived.Ryan and Daniel are joined by Savanna Kiefer and Charlotte Errity to break down the trailer. They discuss themes, scenes, misdirection, and of course the most important debate--Porgs vs Ice Foxes.The guys also play your voicemails and dig into a Yahoo interview with Rian Johnson.

This week on The ForceCast, Ryan and Daniel are talking all things The Last Jedi.First Ryan opens the show with news about his family, and some housekeeping notes about the network. Then, Daniel goes into headlines, which feature news about Battlefront II, the rumored date of the new trailer, and a story about Kelly Marie Tran.The listener feedback this week is about the fate of Ezra Bridger as we get closer to season 4. The guys then discuss the trailer possibly coming on Monday, and The Last Jedi's rumored runtime.

Welcome back to the ForceCast!This week, Ryan and Daniel deliver another HUGE show!First, Diego Luna (Cassian Andor in Rogue One) joins the guys to discuss his experience making Rogue One. He also talks about his new film, Flatliners, and how you can help the victims of the Mexico City earthquake.Then, they play your voicemails and read your emails. The listener feedback spans from Rebels to J.J. Abrams. Peter Townley--the former host of The Star Wars Show-- joins the fellas for a wide-ranging discussion.

Be prepared for an ACTION-PACKED episode this week on The ForceCast!First, Daniel takes us through the headlines as Mark Hamill may have slipped up and revealed the date of the next trailer for The Last Jedi. Also, we finally have official details on Star Wars Rebels Season 4's release schedule.Then, the guys turn the floor over to the listeners, as they play your voicemails and discuss what you want to discuss. They go deep into the Rebels schedule, and discuss their final thoughts on J.J. Abrams' return.Taylor Gray, the voice of Ezra Bridger on Rebels, joins Ryan to preview season 4 and so much more.Daniel and Ryan discuss Ron Howard's social media posts and what that means for the Han Solo film's promotion.Finally, Scott Chitwood and Darin Smith, the two founders of TheForce.Net, join the guys to discuss the birth of the original Star Wars fansite. It was 20 years ago this week that the site was registered.

J.J. Abrams returns to Star Wars, as Lucasfilm announced that he will co-write and direct Star Wars: Episode IX. We discuss how we feel about the decision--what are the negatives and what are the positives? We go through the fan reaction and what we expect from Abrams and his return to Star Wars.Plus, we hear from Rian Johnson, discuss the Rebels distribution issues, and so much more!

Rebels Roundtable is BACK!This time, Ryan and Daniel are joined by Charlotte and Caitlin of Skytalkers to preview all things season 4. They discuss the previous three seasons, and storylines that they would like to see wrapped up. The foursome then discuss characters and their possible fates in the show.Season 4 premieres October 16th on DISNEY XD.

This week on The ForceCast, we break down the BREAKING NEWS that Colin Trevorrow is OUT as director of Episode IX. How did we get here? Is this a bad thing for Lucasfilm?We also give our choices for Colin's replacement and discuss who could step in to the role. Be sure and email us--forcecast@forcecast.net--and tell us who you would like to see take over!Our friend, Charlotte Errity from Skytalkers, joins us to recap Dragon Con 2017. Then the three of them launch the campaign to make Dragon Con 2018 the de facto Celebration.

The Forcecast is BACK!Brand new hosts, Ryan and Daniel (Formerly of Podcast 66), bring in the new era of the Forcecast!The guys open the show discussing the return of the show, and try and answer all of your questions regarding what is happening with all of this. Then, Daniel take us through the top stories of the weekend coming out of Force Friday II.Then, Ryan had the chance to chat with Claudia Gray, author of the new book Leia: Princess Of Alderaan. They talk about the book, the character of Leia, and more about her approach to writing the novel.Ryan and Daniel then break down the news in more in-depth. They discuss Force Friday II, and how Hasbro could approach the event differently. The guys also talk about Rian Johnson's Instagram post featuring a post-production sneak peek, Han Solo casting news, and Rebels season four premiere date.Johnamarie Macias from TheWookieeGunner.com and Star Scavengers joins the show to discuss all things Freemaker Adventures.

The Empire is proud to report that Citizen Reporting is on the rise, as more journalists are joining the Imperial Press Core. The Empire thanks you! And remember: If you see something, say something. 

The Weekly Forcecast goes through some changes this week, as well as the rest of the ForceCast network, but what won't change is bringing you the latest in Star Wars news, opinions, and discussion, from upcoming films, to video games, to the yearly return of Star Wars March Madness. Take a seat, listen in, and return to that galaxy far far away with the Weekly Forcecast with Kyle Winner and Dave Bouressa!

Mike Templeton (The Sabacc Table) fills in for Erik this episode as we discuss April's DVD/Blu-ray release of The Force Awakens, information about Bloodlines, autograph scams, and more!

Episode VIII is in production! Rogue One characters get code names! Han Solo gets a television special on ABC! Okay, well... Harrison Ford is presenting the Star Wars theme park attractions on an ABC special, so that's close enough. Catch all this and more on this episode of the ForceCast!

It looks like Star Wars has December locked down for three consecutive years. Should they give up May releases and keep this trend going? Also, should Lucas come back for Episode IX? And is there any chance of a live-action TV series soon? Join us for all this and more on this week's ForceCast!

Join us as we take a look at the fan theories surrounding Rey's heritage and the identity of Snoke.

The ForceCast crew ushers in 2016 with a review of the box office numbers, estimates on whether The Force Awakens will beat Avatar's global record, a look at possible Han Solo actors, news about the upcoming Poe Dameron comic book, and a look at the new Rebels trailer!

And now, the episode you've been waiting for... Our response to The Force Awakens!

We've had no shortage of topics for the last thirty years, but what new topics will we be discussing in the months to come? Erik and Lou take a look forward at the new mysteries we have to analyze and the new content we have to compare and contrast to what's come before. Join us in line (at least vicariously) as we wait for The Force Awakens!

Lou and Erik are in line right now for TFA! We'll be posting updates throughout the day, so stay tuned! In the meantime, here's our first update!

Is the Chinese trailer too spoilery to watch? What's the official word on whether Captain Phasma was to have been male? Who is Snap Wexley? Is it true that we may eventually see Star Wars 1313 and/or Star Wars: Underworld? Fill those last few moments before the big release with The ForceCast!

This week on The Outer Rim, we recover from Thanksgiving and Black Friday as we discuss the National Review Board's top picks for 2015, and we take a look at trailers for Batman v Superman and Captain America: Civil War.

Only ten days left! Erik returns to the show as we discuss going "off the grid" prior to the film's release, the controversy behind Daisy Ridley pulling a pic, the cover for Aftermath: Life Debt, and much more!

This week, we host a Q&A and talk a little bit about Battlefront. Paul loves sightseeing around the galaxy, while Saf and Megan weren’t convinced to buy the game. And the audience wants to hear about The Force Awakens. Where was the Falcon before Han and Chewie seemingly returned to it in the trailer? Is Lucasfilm aiming to get fans to speculate on whether Luke is a villain? Also featuring an aside about the women of The Clone Wars.

After a brief hiatus, the ForceCast is back with a look at the international trailer, TV spots, and Entertainment Weekly articles. What does the international trailer reveal about Rey? What does Finn know about Luke? How much will Poe Dameron be involved? What are Maz Kanata's abilities? Lively debates about these story elements and more on this week's ForceCast.

The full-length The Force Awakens trailer has arrived, and we give our first impressions and burning questions. Does it make sense that Finn or Rey wouldn't know what the Jedi were? Why aren't there many aliens in the trailer? Who, if anyone, is the Skywalker child in this movie? Why do the Knights of Ren have such a limiting dress code? For more, join us next week for Q&A.

Once upon a time, Star Wars was ruled by a "benevolent dictator" of sorts: George had the creative vision, and George ran the company. Now, however, both business decisions and creative direction involve collaboration. Join us this week as we look at how this new paradigm is shaping the future of Lucasfilm!

When's the new trailer coming? Does it even matter at this point? Join us as we talk about the anticipation (and apathy?) about the new trailer. Also, Rebels returns! Catch these topics and more in this episode of The ForceCast!

We're back! We've got a few episodes to catch up with, and in this first one, we go over the 360-degree Jakku video, thoughts on Aftermath, and the latest comics!

Yes, Paul does sound creepy when he whispers. Fortunately, the stars of the upcoming film sound great, and we talk a bit about accents and dialects. We also talk about the eight seconds of new footage released earlier this month, about the upcoming availability of Star Wars on Netflix, and we give our "in a nutshell" reviews of Star Wars: Aftermath.

Are you finishing Star Wars: Aftermath right away, or are you slowly savoring the experience? This week, we talk about our Aftermath experiences, we look at some interesting information provided by the database at StarWars.com, and we discuss box office predictions and concerns about The Force Awakens. Oh, and Paul straightens Erik out about his Tatooine hate! Don't miss this week's ForceCast!

Which of us had great Force Friday experiences, and which of us had some difficulties? Which stores surprised us? Tune in for the answers plus some great tangents on this week's ForceCast!

Saf joins the team! She, Paul, and Megan take a look at Force Friday, discussing the plethora of product releases and their personal plans. They also catch up on comics and speculate on Snoke. Join us in the Force Friday alliterations here on The ForceCast!

What can we learn from the Rogue One cast photo? Megan, Paul, and John take a close look at the characters and actors revealed at D23, as well as thoughts on Rogue One in general. Is the new cast up to the task? Will the anthology films confuse the mainstream audience expecting the next episode in the main saga? Will Colin Trevorrow be able to pull off such a drastically different Star Wars film? We tackle these concerns and much more in this episode of The ForceCast!

Justin Bolger joins the crew this episode to discuss the international teaser, ship design, Kylo Ren, the First Order, and much more! This is the first of a "double-header" release of The ForceCast, so be sure to catch both of this weekend's episodes!

Might we be getting three live-action television series? And will they be Netflix exclusives? Join us as we discuss Star Wars live-action television, what we have to look forward to on Force Friday, and much more!

Megan, Paul, and John give their opinions on the events of Star Wars issue #7, Darth Vader #7, Kanan #4 and Lando Calrissian #1, and on the impact of those events on the Star Wars universe. [THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR CURRENT COMICS!]

The new casting rumor for Episode VIII is an exciting possibility, but would it be a good fit for Star Wars? We also talk D23, trailer release speculation, the Aftermath opening, and more. Join us as we look at what the galaxy will bring us over the next few months here on the ForceCast!

Megan, John, and Paul cover the Lucasfilm panel at San Diego Comic-Con! Did we get enough content to justify a "Hall H" panel, or did it fall short? Is the behind-the-scenes footage as good as a trailer? Join us as we dive into the Comic-Con content here on The ForceCast!

When can we expect a new Episode VII trailer? What will the writers and directors bring to the newly-announced Han Solo Anthology film? What does the synopsis tell us about Star Wars: Aftermath? Erik returns to the show as we tackle these questions and many more! Don't miss this week's ForceCast!

The long awaited Star Wars novel Dark Disciple has finally arrived and we've devoted an entire ForceCast to discussing it. In our non-spoiler section, Justin sits down with author Christie Golden to learn about what went into crafting the Clone Wars tale before being joined by Megan, John, and Paul to offer their general thoughts on the book and whether or not you should rush to buy it.Then, we let the spoilers flow as we go into detail about Dark Disciple. What do we love? What doesn't quite hit the mark? We'll talk it over and debate before one final spoilerific question for Christie Golden.Whether you've already read Dark Disciple or are on the fence, you'll love this special edition of the ForceCast!

Paul Hermann sits down with the writer of one of his favorite Star Wars stories, Boba Fett: Twin Engines of Destruction, for a conversation about what went into writing the popular bounty hunter tale. Along the way they discuss the character's history, Andy's incredible love of Fett, and the best way to tackle the rumored Boba Fett Anthology Film.