the high republic

Authors of The High Republic: ESCAPE FROM VALO, Daniel José Older and Alyssa Wong, joined the show for a spoiler-filled discussion on the book!

Join us as we discuss the characters, the theme of attachment, representation, and what being a part of The High Republic means to them!

Follow Daniel @djolder on Twitter, danieljosé1 on Instagram, and his website danieljoseolder.net! Pick up the newest run of The High Republic Adventures comic to keep up with some of the characters from Escape from Valo!

Follow Alyssa @crashwong on Twitter and their website crashwong.net! Keep an eye out in the future to see what else they are working on for Phase III of The High Republic!

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In Episode 111, hosts Alyce and Laura are* bringing 50 Shades of SLAY to celebrate 5 years of Force Toast! 

• Nothing to recap in this episode so it’s just us running through news and goofing off for an hour
• It’s the 5-Year Afferversarvy of Force Toast! All the oppalance of a cosapolitan podcast!
• Hop aboard the Caravan of Corrections for a history lesson on the Ataraxia
• Just in case you haven’t had enough secondhand embarrassment for Gina Carano, here’s some more (via THR)
• Raising a toast to the dearly departed Carl Weathers
• Empire Magazine did a tease about their upcoming Star Wars feature and we recorded before we knew that it was *absolutely nothing* so we theorized (badly) about what the news/announcement could be 
• A lovely email from our friends at Star Wars: In a Galaxy
• Other stuff we’re watching and reading at the moment 

We’re taking a little February break, but stay tuned for more Force Toast on March 5, 2024!

Helpful links referenced in this episode:

• The Jedi Way made Kevin Smets official with some fancy new graphics, just in time to talk about Gina Carano’s lawsuit, Carl Weathers and Daisy Ridley in the Feb 8 episode!
• If you want to see Laura get passionate about how much Mace Windu sucks and Ahsoka Tano is the GOAT alongside a bunch of really fun people, check out the Best of the Jedi Order from Star Wars: In a Galaxy

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*This podcast contains a sh!t ton of profanity and boozin. You can find a bleeped version of this podcast absolutely nowhere. Cheers!

In Episode 110, hosts Alyce and Laura turn their tiaras into brooches on this almost-avernersary episode!  

• We open with a game that’s kinda like Guess Who meets Balderdash
• Shout out to listener Stephanie this week, thank you for the Ko-Fi!
• Btw, if YOU'd like to support Force Toast, you can do that here!
• Let’s discuss the trailer for The Bad Batch season 3!
• Laura defines “young professional”
• On that note, be an idiot in your 20s. That is the point of your 20s.
• A Tale of Two Ezras, as tweeted by Diana Lee Inosanto
• A brief history of Alyce’s home town and how jewelry can save your life
• Thank you to A Certain Point Askew for the twitter shout out!
• Recap on Tap covers The High Republic comic issue #3, with spoilers, includes spoilers for the previous issue as well. Skip 36:35-50:55 if you’re not caught up!

Helpful links referenced in this episode:

• Michael Vogel fills in for Kevin Smets on the January 24th episode of The Jedi Way ! Join Laura, Rocha and Michael as they discuss The Bad Batch S3 trailer and Ahsoka S2!

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*This podcast contains a sh!t ton of profanity and boozin. You can find a bleeped version of this podcast absolutely nowhere. Cheers!

A big special happy holiday thank you to Jane for the Ko-FIIIII!

In Episode 109, hosts Alyce and Laura are* the oldest they’ve ever been in their whole lives but they’re ringing in 2024 as WINNERS… at least according to some people.

• Hey, hey! Ho, ho! Those Game of Thrones guys had to go! (via THR, LRM)
• We’re getting a new Star Wars movie soon! Yay! Yay? No? Either way, we have thoughts! (via sw.com, Variety)
• Are we gonna have to watch all the characters in that baby High Republic show blow up on Starlight Beacon? Well WE won’t, but those of you who actually watch it might (but probably not)
• Will there be Star Wars stuff at D23? (via SWNN)
• The Hollywood Reporter did a cute interview with Eman Esfandi back in December
• It’s official, Ahsoka season 2 is happening! (via sw.com)
• We re-christen Filoni with a new middle name because it works better for us 
• Did people not know that Bo-Katan is the HBIC of Mandalore now? 
• It’s all about The High Republic comics in Recap on Tap! Not much to spoil in Shadows of Starlight #4, but skip 37:45-46:05 if you want to avoid that discussion. For THR #2: Children of the Storm, skip 46:05-54:55 to avoid major spoilers!
• A valuable lesson in signing out of your Spotify account before you check out of Airbnb

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Catch Laura, Rocha and Smets on The Jedi Way as they discuss Adam Driver’s recent comments on Star Wars, the forthcoming Mando movie, Ahsoka season 2 and more!

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*This podcast contains a sh!t ton of profanity and boozin. You can find a bleeped version of this podcast absolutely nowhere. Cheers!

Welcome to Episode 161 of The Force Geeks: A Star Wars Podcast! Join Nate, Jake and  Chris for the first show of 2024! Wishing everyone a belated Happy New Year! In this episode, Rosario Dawson provides an update on the progress of Ahsoka Season Two, offering a peek behind the scenes. We also delve into the streaming success of The Mandalorian and Ahsoka in 2023, reaffirming Star Wars' dominance on the small screen.

The Rey movie director, Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy, sparks discussions with her recent comments, and we dissect the implications. Adam Driver steps into the spotlight, revealing insights into Kylo Ren's original arc and dropping hints about whether he will reprise his role in the upcoming Rey movie. Quick thoughts on Zack Snyder's Rebel Moon saga, which made its debut in December. As we look forward to 2024, we share the confirmed Star Wars titles for the year and explore potential delays until 2025. Join us for this concise journey through the Force in Episode 161, and may the Force be with you!

***Please note that there is some adult-themed topics briefly discussed in this episode, as well as one "F-bomb" that was dropped."

***The views expressed in this show are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the United States Air Force, the Department of Defense, or the U.S. Government.***

On this episode we conclude 2023 with one of the most ill-received comic book movies ever: GREEN LANTERN.

Travis and Kara are back and ready to review and recap our favorite Star Wars things from 2023! This year gave us so much from TV shows to books to comics, major announcements, and more!

Join us as we discuss some of our favorite canon Star Wars moments from The Mandalorian, Ahsoka, Star Wars: Visions, The Bad Batch, The High Republic, and Doctor Aphra! Plus, we go through our highest points as fans from the Rey/Daisy Ridley movie announcement to hosting some incredible panels at conventions and starting Kara's new podcast this summer!

Thank you to all our listeners throughout the year! Stay tuned for some cool announcements for 2024!

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"Robobozo" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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In Episode 108, hosts Alyce and Laura close out* 2023 with holiday cranberry drinkies, dead brain cells and pronouncing names correctly sometimes.

• Alyce is home for Christmas. Let the cup runneth over with neighborhood drama, she’s spilling the hometown tea!
• Orin-ge you glad we found the joke Alyce was talking about in Episode 107?
• Adam Driver speaks out about Kylo Ren’s journey, adding to the list yet another component of the sequel trilogy that had no plan
• The Ahsoka cast are besties and it’s cute
• We pitch our ideas for season 2 of the Ahsoka show but it’s just the musical Grease
• Hayden Christensen wants to do more lightsaber stuff in Star Wars (Dagobah Dispatch, SWNN)
• Ariana Greenblatt posted a video of fight rehearsal with Hayden
• Stop listening to rumors about The Mandalorian Season 4. No one knows what they’re talking about.
• Recap on Tap: The High Republic comic, Shadows of Starlight Issue #3. There’s not much to spoil, but if you want to read it yourself before you hear our discussion, skip 35:20-44:51.
• Thanks to listener Allison for the super fun email we got to discuss in this episode! 
• If you’re still avoiding spoilers for THR: Eye of Darkness, skip 1:00:00-1:00:30!
• The Grand Finale of our First and Probably Last Star Wars Limb Loss Annual Wager! We have a winner! 

Helpful links referenced in this episode:

• Rocha, Smets and Laura discuss Dave Filoni’s recent promotion and other recent Star Wars happenings on the most recent episode of The Jedi Way!

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*This podcast contains a sh!t ton of profanity and boozin. You can find a bleeped version of this podcast absolutely nowhere. Cheers!

Welcome to Episode 160 of The Force Geeks: A Star Wars Podcast! Join Nate, Jake and  Chris for the exciting start of our fifth season! After a brief hiatus due to Thanksgiving and a bout of illness, we're thrilled to be back and diving into a galaxy of new Star Wars updates.

The Star Wars universe is buzzing with activity as creatives and actors return to press engagements. Dave Filoni, now Chief Creative Officer at Lucasfilm, shares insights into his work on Ahsoka, shedding light on the decision to train Sabine as a Jedi and the character that inspired her story. In big news, Filoni's expanded role at Lucasfilm has fans excited about the future. Additionally, we unpack the confirmation of the two new Star Wars series, "The Acolyte" and "Skeleton Crew," that are set to start streaming on Disney+ in 2024. To guide both long-time fans and newcomers through the vast Star Wars literary universe, we dissect Entertainment Weekly's top 10 list of the best Star Wars books, offering our thoughts and suggestions. Join us for an engaging start to Year Five of the podcast!"

***The views expressed in this show are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the United States Air Force, the Department of Defense, or the U.S. Government.***

On this episode, we continue our journey through comic book film with 2010's steampunk fantasy flick: JONAH HEX. 

Phase III of The High Republic is officially here! Join Travis and guest, Silver, as they discuss their paths reading The High Republic, everything they loved from The Eye of Darkness, and what could be coming in the future! This is a spoiler-filled episode.

0:00 - Our journeys reading The High Republic
6:40 - The Eye of Darkness Discussion
44:30 - Speculating on The High Republic's future

Follow Silver at starwars_thrifting on Instagram and @StarWarsThrift on Twitter! Find her co-host Riley's podcast at intothegarbagechutepod on Instagram and @InGarbageChute on Twitter!

Follow the show on Instagram at forcetimepod, Twitter @ForceTimePod, and TikTok at forcetimepod! Leave us a 5-Star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify if you enjoy the show!






"Robobozo" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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This episode of Force Toast was recorded during the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike. The projects discussed in this episode would not exist were it not for the hard work of the actors currently on strike. We stand in solidarity with the guild’s fight for higher compensation from streaming and protections against the encroachment of artificial intelligence. Support striking actors here and here.

In Episode 106, hosts Alyce and Laura just want* to talk about Star Wars. They DON’T want to hear about a man’s farm!

• Adventures in apartment living 
• Hop on board the Caravan of Corrections/Rabbithole for a lesson in Star Wars history and politics: the galactic capital 
• Alyce is feeling salty (in the best way) as we discuss missed opportunities in Star Wars storytelling (via Screenrant)
• Sometimes when characters die, they’re just joking. If Palpatine and Ahsoka and the Grand Inquisitor and Maul and Reva and Boba Fett and Cobb Vanth and Fennec Shand and Rey can SOMEHOW survive, why not Cad Bane? 
• Internet hacks, courtesy of the host of this podcast that doesn’t work in tech
• Speculate for fun and then be like Elsa: LET. IT. GO.
• A new young adult novel came out and we completely missed that news? (via starwars.com)
• In today’s Annoying Dude Stuff segment: deranged director Matthew Vaughn wants to reboot the OT (via Happy Sad Confused)
• Highlights from the publishing panel at NYCC
• From Starcruiser to star snoozer: sunsetting the Star Wars Hotel For The 1%
• Mynock, mynock, mynock, mynock

Helpful links referenced in this episode:

• Rocha, Smets and Laura discussed the recent Screenrant article on 10 missed opportunities in Star Wars storytelling! Check out the October 21st episode of The Jedi Way here

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*This podcast contains a sh!t ton of profanity and boozin. You can find a bleeped version of this podcast absolutely nowhere. Cheers!

This episode of Force Toast was recorded during the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike. The projects discussed in this episode would not exist were it not for the hard work of the actors currently on strike. We stand in solidarity with the guild’s fight for higher compensation from streaming and protections against the encroachment of artificial intelligence. Support striking actors here and here.

In Episode 105, hosts Alyce and Laura don’t have* a lot of Star Wars news to discuss, so it’s another Recap on Tap heavy episode of Force Toast: A Star Wars Happy Hour!

• Real Housewives, but it’s not real and no one’s a housewife
• All aboard the Caravan of Corrections!
• After 146 days, the WGA strike has ended!
• Could Star Wars benefit from writers rooms in its live-action series?
• Has KalluZeb been canonized?
• Your Shin Hati theory sucks. Please read the novel “Phasma.”
• Maybe don’t create a significant other using AI and then listen to it when it tells you to unalive someone (via usnews.com)
• The High Republic Phase 3 is upon us! Recap on Tap kicks off with the comic Shadows of Starlight #1
• Ahsoka Part 7: Dreams and Madness is where we fell in love with Ezra Bridger
• A brief interlude (rabbit hole) on the New Republic senate, chancellor, galactic republic, voting
• In Ahsoka Part 8, Thrawn’s toxic trait is hoarding corpses, but he’ll be damned if they won’t be organized in a neat and tidy formation
• Taylor Swift promotes football

Helpful links referenced in this episode:

• Laura, Rocha and Smets review Ahsoka Part 7 and Part 8 finale on The Jedi Way

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*This podcast contains a sh!t ton of profanity and boozin. You can find a bleeped version of this podcast absolutely nowhere. Cheers!

Kara takes a look at the fandom of Star Wars books and literature this week, with help from her friend Jackson better known on Instagram as Plo Koon's Book Club. We talk about the blossoming High Republic fandom, some of the differences between movie and TV fandom versus the world of Star Wars books, what it's like to talk about books on social media, and more. Check it out then head to the library to pick up your next Star Wars read!

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"Beauty Flow" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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On this episode, we conclude our TOP 100 FAVORITE MOVIES EVER. Only 10 remain for the each of us, our favorites of all time. 

On this episode we knock out the penultimate installment in our TOP 100 FAVORITE MOVIES EVER. These flicks just missed the top 10. Some Nolan, some Wes, some superheroes, and so much more. Enjoy. 

On this episode we continue our TOP 100 FAVORITE MOVIES EVER. This is part 8, 20-29.

This episode of Force Toast was recorded during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. The projects discussed in this episode would not exist were it not for the hard work of the writers and actors currently on strike. We stand in solidarity with the guilds fighting for higher compensation from streaming and protections against the encroachment of artificial intelligence. Support the striking guilds here and here.

In Episode 103, hosts Alyce and Laura have* an unusual amount of food and d*ck talk. But fear not, there’s Star Wars stuff here too!

• That’s a nice platter of shrimp you’ve got there. It’d be a shame if someone undercooked the sh*t out of it before serving it to you.
• Everything new is actually old, including that Ahsoka featurette that came out Sept 8
• Alas, Skeleton Crew has been delayed, allegedly (via Bespin Bulletin). Next time, we’re placing bets in Vegas for our predictions.
• Is Mando Season 3 coming to home video/DVD/blu-ray/fancy physical format in 2024? 
• A new Star Wars fan favorite character is coming to Disneyland!
• The Jedi Council but make it a Christmas carol. That’s what the new Star Wars novel is going to be about (not really).  
• With enough time and audacity, you too can turn your love of our nerdy space war fandom into sh*tty looking desserts (via starwars.com)
• Recap on Tap: initial spoiler-free thoughts on Tales of Light & Life and From a Certain Point of View: Return of the Jedi, then it’s on to Ahsoka! Fair warning: our recap and review of episodes 3 and 4 of Ahsoka include spoilers 
• A really nice note from listener Michael Baysinger and an update on Limb Watch 2023!

Helpful links referenced in this episode:

• Alyce joins David Humphreys to discuss What Star Wars Means To You! Find it on Apple and Spotify
• Laura, Kevin Smets and John Rocha review Ahsoka episode 3: Time to Fly and episode 4: Fallen Jedi on The Jedi Way

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*This podcast contains a sh!t ton of profanity and boozin. You can find a bleeped version of this podcast absolutely nowhere. Cheers!

On this episode we continue our top 100 favorite movies ever. Scorsese, Spielberg, Nolan, Tarantino, Gerwig, so many goodies for you and me. 

On this episode we continue our TOP 100 FAVORITE MOVIES EVER. This week is part 6, the 40s.