the high republic

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 102, hosts Alyce and Laura push* their #MakeMorthraCanon agenda on all of our unsuspecting listeners. Laura isn’t the only shipping enthusiast on this show anymore!

• If you haven’t seen Tony Gilroy’s speech at the WGA protest in NY in August 2023, it is a must-watch
• Not Bob Iger throwing away every ounce of goodwill Disney has and shoving his entire foot in his mouth
• Alyce learns the history of TikTok
• The Lando series is actually happening (allegedly) and it has new writers!
• We go on walks. We’re walkers now.
• Who we’re thirst-trapping at the moment
• The Mandalorian physical media is coming soon! 
• We’re going to be flushed with books soon! From A Certain Point of View: Return of the Jedi and The High Republic: Tales of Light and Life are both coming soon
• What Beyonce and The High Republic have in common
• What Listener Aris caught in Path of Vengeance that went right over our heads
• Recap on Tap: brief, spoiler-free thoughts on Star Wars Inquisitor: Rise of the Red Blade and why you can’t just lay face down in pool of molten lava
• We review the first 2 episodes of the new Ahsoka series, and discuss why getting stabbed through the gut and living to tell the tale can make sense

Helpful links referenced in this episode:

• Alyce joins Sal on the Rogue Rebels Podcast to discuss The High Republic Phase II comics! 
• Kevin “The Smasher” Smets returns to The Jedi Way to review Episodes 1 and 2 of Ahsoka with John Rocha and Laura 
• The Jedi Way recaps essential TCW episodes and Sabine-centric Rebels episodes
• Rocha and Laura discuss Lando series news + Ahsoka-centric episodes of Rebels on The Jedi Way  
• Laura joins What Star Wars Means To You to discuss… exactly that!
   

Twitter: @forcetoastpod | @sLeiaAllDay | @ShutUp_Laura

Instagram: @forcetoastpod

Email: forcetoastpod@gmail.com

Website: forcetoastpod.com

*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 journey through comic book film, this week with SUPERMAN RETURNS. 

On this episode we continue our TOP 100 FAVORITE MOVIES EVER. This is part 5, the 50s. This brings us to the halfway point in the project!

On this episode, we continue our JOURNEY THROUGH COMIC BOOK FILM. This week brings us to the revolutionary tale penned by the Wachoski Sisters, starring Natalie Portman: V FOR VENDETTA.

On this episode, we continue our JOURNEY THROUGH COMIC BOOK FILM. This week marks our first and only Keanu movie: CONSTANTINE. 

On this episode of the Penny Bloom Podcast, we continue our Journey Through Comic Book Film. This week brings us 2005's ELEKTRA.

In Episode 147 of The Force Geeks: A Star Wars Podcast,  Nate, Jake, and Chris dive deep into the latest Star Wars news and rumors. An Ahsoka star sheds light on the precise timeline of the highly anticipated show, giving us a clearer picture of when it is set within the post-Return of the Jedi era. And discover why Lars Mikkelson, the voice actor for Grand Admiral Thrawn, needed to tweak his delivery for the live-action portrayal of the character and learn why he thinks the writing of the Ahsoka series is so phenomenal.

In an unsurprising turn of events, rumors swirl about the future of the Lucasfilm boss, Kathleen Kennedy with whispers of potential consequences following a lower-performing box office for Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. The Geeks dissect the situation and discuss whether they believe there are any real  implications for the Star Wars franchise and Kennedy's future with Disney in her role. Also, Netflix is succeeding where Disney has struggled—to swiftly deliver a Star Wars film. Explore the fascinating journey of Zack Snyder's Rebel Moon and its transformation from a rejected Lucasfilm pitch to a highly anticipated Netflix release later this year.

Lastly, the hosts reflect on The High Republic publishing initiative a few years into its launch. They delve into a discussion on its success and impact within the Star Wars universe, determining whether it soared to new heights or faced challenges akin to a stormtrooper's aim. Don't miss out on this packed episode of The Force Geeks: A Star Wars Podcast, brimming with exclusive revelations, in-depth analysis, and thrilling rumors that will leave you craving more. Tune in now and may the Force be with you, always!

***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 of the Penny Bloom Podcast, we continue our Journey Through Comic Book Film, this week is BLADE: TRINITY.

On this episode of the Penny Bloom Podcast, hosted by Colton Robertson and Joseph George, we continue our journey through comic book film. This week marks the atrocious CATWOMAN. 

In Episode 101, hosts Alyce and Laura do* what they do best: talk about Star Wars and promote your local library

• Yoga brings out the best in us. The best toots, that is. The most enlightened of toots.
• Highlights from the Empire magazine feature on the upcoming Disney+ series, Star Wars: Ahsoka
• No but really, exactly how many Jedi survived Order 66?
• In all fairness to Brendan and Katee, if we were Star Wars actors, we would find any excuse to visit the Ahsoka set too tbh
• Is there more to Shin Hati than meets the eye? (via EW)
• Hayden Christensen and Diego Luna bro’d out for Variety and it was adorable (SWNN has a transcript)
• Pedro Pascal gives new insight into the process of bringing Din Djarin to life (via Collider)
• Looking ahead to Phase 3 of The High Republic
• Recap On Tap: It’s the end of The High Republic Phase 2! We’re discussing the young adult novel Path of Vengeance WITH SPOILERS. If you’re avoiding spoilers, skip 49:20-1:09:45.
• We don’t completely fail at the trivs this round

Helpful links referenced in this episode:

• On the June 1, 2023 episode of The Jedi Way, Laura, Rocha and Smets discuss the Galactic Starcruiser, Taika’s Star Wars film and rumors of Temuera Morrison in the Ahsoka cast, and pay tribute to actor Ray Stevenson
• The same day this episode comes out, you’ll be able to listen to Laura on the Now This is Lit podcast with Meg Dowell as they discuss the novel The High Republic: Cataclysm and gush about The Mandalorian and The High Republic phase two

Twitter: @forcetoastpod | @sLeiaAllDay | @ShutUp_Laura

Instagram: @forcetoastpod

Email: forcetoastpod@gmail.com

Website: forcetoastpod.com

*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 100, hosts Alyce and Laura raise a toast* to 100 episodes of random intros, happy hours, caravans of corrections, going on tangents, saying words and phrases incorrectly and being experts (not really) in Star Wars trivia!

• Welcome to Skin Talk. This is not a recurring segment. Unless we decide we want it to be. 
• The Curious Case of the Magic Disappearing Cocktail 
• Everything wrong with Galactic Starcruiser and all of our brilliant ideas for how to re-tool it
• We’re not sure what Dave Filoni’s Star Wars film’s title (working title?) is but, yes, let’s keep sensationalizing this random Twitter user’s “scoop”!
• A philosophical debate about whether or not a project can be described as “delayed” if there was no confirmed start date to begin with (spoiler: it cannot)
• No one can say for sure yet when Mando season 4 is coming (sources disagree), but at least we now know when to expect the Disney Gallery special of The Mandalorian season 3
• Live-action Hera’s head tails are… not it
• We discuss the Inquisitor: Rise of the Red Blade excerpt on starwars.com
• Initial thoughts on THR: Path of Vengeance. We discuss some plot points from early in the book, but we couldn't spoil anything if we wanted to since we’re both only about half way through it 
• Answering listener questions and thoughts

Thank you for listening, dear friends! Cheers to the next 100!

Helpful links referenced in this episode:

• If you give Laura a platform, she will enthusiastically show up to yell about Bo Katan and Din Djarin. The Geeky Waffle provided that platform. Watch here!  
• Laura joins John Rocha and Kevin Smets on The Jedi Way to discuss The Acolyte feature in Empire Magazine, the ALLEGED Filoni movie title and the possibility The Mandalorian season 4 delays. Find it on YouTube now

Twitter: @forcetoastpod | @sLeiaAllDay | @ShutUp_Laura

Instagram: @forcetoastpod

Email: forcetoastpod@gmail.com

Website: forcetoastpod.com

*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 of the Penny Bloom Podcast, we continue our journey through comic book film with 2003's mixed reviewed: HULK. 

In Episode 99, which has nothing to do with Clone Force 99 - it’s merely a coincidence, hosts Alyce and Laura dive into* some alien movie nostalgia, load some fruit onto the Caravan of Corrections and celebrate Star Wars Day/Week/Month/YEAR?!

• Alyce is influencing Laura’s TikTok FYP
• We preview the 20-page Star Wars spread in the May 11th issue of Empire Magazine and discuss the Star Wars film release schedule, Dave Filoni’s upcoming film, Skeleton Crew’s Amblin influence and Andor’s final 3 episodes
• The nostalgia of E.T and 1988’s “Mac and Me”
• Disney out here playing the fool with this writer’s strike
• Laura’s quick non-spoiler review of Star Wars: Visions Volume 2
• Some brief thoughts on Young Jedi Adventures, which in all fairness, is not targeted towards us
• Most of our Recap on Tap segment is all about The High Republic: Cataclysm WITH SPOILERS. While it’s not an in-depth full recap, we discuss the Path of the Open Hand, characters and their relationships, the fate of some of our Phase 1 favorites and the Battle of Dalna and its consequences. If you want to avoid spoilers for Cataclysm, skip 45:50-1:05:05.

Helpful links referenced in this episode:

• John Rocha and Laura welcomed new cast member Kevin Smets on The Jedi Way. Check out our Revenge of the Fifth livestream where we discussed Visions Volume 2 and more!
• It’s a May the Fourth mini Schmoedown reunion! Check out this episode of The RAD Cast with the Dimalantas, where Laura, Andrew, Jill and Gold Leader played a very silly trivia game!

Twitter: @forcetoastpod | @sLeiaAllDay | @ShutUp_Laura

Instagram: @forcetoastpod

Email: forcetoastpod@gmail.com

Website: forcetoastpod.com

*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 98, hosts Alyce and Laura correct a correction, catch up* on a bunch of Star Wars Celebration news and recap the end of The Mandalorian season 3!  

• Star Wars Celebration 2023 highs and lows 
• We share our thoughts on the Ahsoka series trailer and the live-action look of the Ghost crew
• Andy Serkis does not compute for Alyce
• If you’re worried about The Acolyte series writers room, don’t. Just don’t. Go touch some grass. 
• Discussing all the ways we’re excited about The Acolyte 
• Laura is bad at listening to instructions sometimes WHOOPSIES 
• Discussing some highlights from The High Republic panel and Phase 3
• Recap on Tap: Extreme Mando Edition! We discuss the last 3 episodes of Season 3: Guns For Hire, The Spies and The Return, so SPOILER WARNING for all!
• If you’re ever offered an opportunity to go watch an episode of Star Wars on a big screen with a bunch of other Star Wars fans, take it. 10/10 would recommend.

Helpful links referenced in this episode:

• Jet-lagged Laura joins John Rocha and Kevin Smets to review The Mandalorian season 3 finale on The Jedi Way

Twitter: @forcetoastpod | @sLeiaAllDay | @ShutUp_Laura

Instagram: @forcetoastpod

Email: forcetoastpod@gmail.com

Website: forcetoastpod.com

*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 97, hosts Alyce and Laura would like* to welcome you to Education Corner! This may seem like a podcast made up of two drunken idiots talking about a galaxy far, far away, but not today! Today we are your professors. Professors of words. 

Class is now in session!

• We can’t believe we’re saying this, but there may actually be too much Grogu merch
• A few last minute Star Wars Celebration prep tips for those of you heading to London this week
• D-Lindy is out, Steven Knight is in! A silly update on the silly status of the silly Star Wars movie we’re supposed to get sometime in the next 2 years! Allegedly!
• A few thoughts with NO SPOILERS on The High Republic: Cataclysm. Plus there’s a new excerpt out, courtesy of Gizmodo
• It’s a mass Recap on Tap in this episode! Join as we catch up on the end of Season 2 of The Bad Batch and recap episodes 3x4 and 3x5 of The Mandalorian! Beware of SPOILERS for all!
• As this season of The Bad Batch concludes, Hottie Howzer is back, Saw Gerrera has the right idea but bad timing, and everything comes crashing down 
• In The Mandalorian Chapter 20, we’ve got Gardner Paz, Uber driver Bo, creed-pledging baby birds, and we’re back to Coruscant! In a good way!
• The Mandalorian Chapter 21, we just have one question: WHERE. THE. F###. IS. KALLUS.

Helpful links referenced in this episode

• John Rocha and Laura Kelly are reviewing The Mandalorian Season 3 on The Jedi Way! Check out the reviews of Chapter 20: The Foundling with special guest Kevin Smets and Chapter 21: The Pirate!

Twitter: @forcetoastpod | @sLeiaAllDay | @ShutUp_Laura

Instagram: @forcetoastpod

Email: forcetoastpod@gmail.com

Website: forcetoastpod.com

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

It’s a Mandalorian-heavy episode this week as our favorite Boy in Beskar and his lil green friend return to Disney+! 

In Episode 95, hosts Alyce and Laura recap and discuss* The Mandalorian Chapter 17: The Apostate and the plethora of press tour interviews, controversies, news and fan reactions that came with it!

• Alyce delivers the summary you didn’t know you needed on what’s happening in the world of reality TV
• Every TV show that you ever loved is debuting its next season this month. You, Yellowjackets, The Mandalorian, Ted Lasso, 🎵 it’s all coming back to us noooooooooooow! 🎵
• What do we think Bo-Katan’s “connection” to Din is?
• We discuss J. Fav’s interview on the Inside Total Film podcast on The Mandalorian timeline, long term plan, etc.
• Our boy Freddie is out here spilling tea and we are LIVING for it
• Getting antsy for The High Republic: Cataclysm? If so, check out this interview author Lydia Kang did on the Dagobah Dispatch podcast.
• Guys y’all have to calm your sh-t at the Disney parks when you see Din Djarin and baby Grogu, otherwise we won’t be able to have nice things.
• Have you ever wanted a car air freshener in the shape of Pedro Pascal’s face hanging from your rear view mirror? The internet is here to deliver.
• Recap on Tap is PACKED!
  • Star Wars Jedi: Battle Scars isn’t for us, but maybe it will be the book for you! We share some brief, no-spoilers thoughts on the new novel, but if you want to avoid all discussion, skip 39:45-44:55.
  • Quickie recaps of The Bad Batch season 2, episodes 10 and 11
  • We wrap up the recaps with The Mandalorian’s Chapter 17, and Alyce shares a theory about The Armorer’s flask

Which Star Wars characters do you want to see pop up in The Mandalorian this season? Send us a DM or email and join the conversation!

Helpful links referenced in this episode :

• Laura joins The Geek Buddies to review Season 2, Episode 10 of The Bad Batch
• The Jedi Way with John Rocha and Laura Kelly is back! Check out our review of The Mandalorian Chapter 17: The Apostate

Twitter: @forcetoastpod | @sLeiaAllDay | @ShutUp_Laura

Instagram: @forcetoastpod

Email: forcetoastpod@gmail.com

Website: forcetoastpod.com

*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 of the Penny Bloom Podcast, hosted by Colton Robertson and Joseph George, we finish off our COMIC BOOK CHARACTER DRAFT. Round 3 of 3, the last 11 picks rounding out the slate of:
4 Marvel Heroes
4 Marvel Villains
4 DC Heroes
4 DC Villains
3 Characters with Solo Movies
3 Characters with Solo TV Shows
2 Super Geniuses
2 Super Powered Characters
2 People with no Powers
2 Magic MFers
and 3 Wild Cards.