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Rebel Force Radio: Star Wars Podcast
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Long-running, award-winning STAR WARS program hosted by podcasting veterans Jason Swank and Jimmy Mac, Rebel Force Radio provides STAR WARS information and entertainment. From the Classic Trilogy to the prequels, sequels, streaming series, animation and more, Rebel Force Radio puts you on the front lines of fandom. Featuring celebrity guests, news, opinions, comedy, reviews, contests, and more.
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The Lost Lucas Tapes: When George Met Robin Williams
3d ago02:07:24Tap to summarizeA lost audio artifact has resurfaced, and it is pure pop culture gold! We're talking about the ultimate, mind-melting crossover event: George Lucas and Robin Williams going deep during the peak Attack of the Clones era. Back in the early 2000s, George Lucas sat down with Robin Williams for a wide-ranging conversation about Star Wars and filmmaking. This full interview was removed from the internet many years ago but it has been made available again and review a few choice highlights of when The Maker met Mork. Plus, we have clips of Brendan Wayne discussing The Mandalorian and Grogu, along with listener feedback about the Mando movie and the potential for a Cal Kestis film. And, was the quote "This Is The Way" stolen from Game of Thrones? Did Grogu once actually say "This is the way" in an episode of The Mandalorian? We break it all down and look ahead to next year's Star Wars: Starfighter with speculation about the plot, characters and more!
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Star Wars: Starfighter Got Next
1w ago02:06:56Tap to summarizeWith the release of The Mandalorian and Grogu in our rear windows, we're shifting focus to next year's Ryan Gosling-led Star Wars: Starfighter. We break down all the news and latest rumors, including stuff we've been told by those in-the-know. Plus, we review interview highlights from director Shawn Levy and Amy Adams. Will Starfighter be a lead-in for the next Star Wars trilogy? We discuss the possibility. But we're not done with the Mando movie - We review the Theater Ears app's Jon Favreau director commentary track and discuss the experience. Plus, listener feedback on the expectations placed on the film and the shifting tastes of filmgoers. And directly from the NBA Finals, Victor Wembanyama from the Spurs is a huge Star Wars fan and we look at the evidence.
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THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU | Hot Takes with Kyle Newman
2w ago02:17:04Tap to summarizeThe release of a new Star Wars film wouldn't be complete without checking in with filmmaker Kyle Newman to get his thoughts on the latest addition to the saga. Kyle joins us In The Cantina with his review of The Mandalorian and Grogu and provides insight as both an industry insider and Star Wars superfan. We've collected a ton of cool interview highlights from Jon Favreau, Dave Filoni and Pedro Pascal discussing the Mando movie and screenwriter Damon Lindelof recently spoke about the Rey "New Jedi Order" film script he worked on before getting fired off the project. We hear what he had to say. Plus, listener feedback, a new RFR parody song, and we pay tribute to Marcia Lucas and Tom Kane.
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The Mandalorian and Grogu: Live Call-In After Show
4w ago02:38:40Tap to summarizeYou saw the movie, now the conversation continues on Rebel Force Radio with THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU: "After the After Show" live call-in show. We're breaking down our live event in Cleveland, revisiting moments from our first looks at the film, and diving into all the topics and situations within. Din! Grogu! Rotta! We discuss it all. The switchboard was open for your calls about Star Wars' next big-screen adventure and we hear what you have to say. This IS the way!
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From Streaming to Cinema: A New Era for The Mandalorian
May 1502:04:38Tap to summarizeOne week until The Mandalorian and Grogu hits theaters! We share our hopes and expectations for this new Star Wars adventure and wonder if the popularity of Baby Yoda will translate into box office success. Hot off his stunning appearance in Maul: Shadow Lord, Darth Vader is in the news spotlight this week as Dave Filoni recently discussed the lore of Vader. And speaking of Darth, The Dark Lord himself debuted at Disneyland's Galaxy's Edge and we have highlights. Ever wonder what caused the death of Leia in The Rise of Skywalker? Swank has a great breakdown. Plus, the Ahsoka season two debut window has been revealed, RFR invades Ohio next week, and Listener Feedback presents us with the question "Is Disney bad at killing characters"?
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Mando and Grogu Sneak Peek: The Good, The Bad, and The Baby
May 902:02:44Tap to summarizeThe Mandalorian and Grogu debuted early footage on May the Fourth as fans were treated to the first 25 minutes of the film in IMAX, and RFR was there. We break down all the action and look forward to the film getting wide-release in a couple of weeks. We're basking in the wake of the kickass Maul: Shadow Lord season finale and the surprise appearance of a certain "Dark Lord". We go into the RFR Sound Lab to deconstruct some audio from Maul, like Sam Witwer's anguished screams getting incorporated into the sound of the lightsaber, the lightsaber itself "talking", a sound effect known as "Bone Leather" and more. And, Nielsen has revealed the numbers behind Star Wars viewership on Disney+, exposing which shows and movies are the most viewed on the platform. Find out what your fellow Star Wars fans are watching the most.
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MAUL: SHADOW LORD After Show | SEASON FINALE
May 602:26:21Tap to summarizeIt all comes down to this - The MAUL: SHADOW LORD Season One FINALE After Show, breaking down Episodes 9 and 10—"Chapter 9: Strange Allies" and "Chapter 10: The Dark Lord." Alliances are tested, secrets are revealed, and Maul's long game comes sharply into focus as the season reaches its explosive conclusion. We'll unpack the biggest moments, lingering questions, and what this finale means for Maul's future in Star Wars canon.
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Mando Mania is Upon Us | The Mandalorian and Grogu
May 102:09:12Tap to summarizeThe calendar has flipped to a new month, but it's not just any month. After six-and-a-half years, this month will finally see the return of Star Wars to movie theaters with The Mandalorian and Grogu. We're bracing ourselves for all the action by fueling up with fast food tie-ins, soaking up poster art, and breaking down Jon Favreau interviews. We say farewell to the legendary Star Wars Insider Magazine as its final issue is now appearing in subscribers' mailboxes, we compare Ezra Bridger's and Devon Izara's similarities and differences, and wonder if the current creators of Star Wars are leaning on George Lucas's influences too much. Plus, will Gina Carano return to Star Wars? And, somehow…Oscar Isaac has returned.
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MAUL: SHADOW LORD After Show | Chapters 7 & 8
Apr 2902:26:09Tap to summarizeWe go inside Maul's head and breakdown Season 1, Episodes 7 and 8—"Chapter 7: Call to the Oblivion" and "Chapter 8: The Creeping Fear" and dig into the biggest turns, the pressure points, and what these chapters set up next—plus your theories, opinions, and "Blake's Take"
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Breaking Down The Latest Mandalorian and Grogu Updates
Apr 2402:23:41Tap to summarizeWith the film opening a mere month away, the hype for The Mandalorian and Grogu has finally arrived. Tickets are now on sale, fan events are ramping up, and the cast and crew are kicking off media tours to promote the movie. We look at the final theatrical trailer and break down all the visuals shot-by-shot and we make more predictions about what will go down. Jon Favreau is talking to members of the media and we have highlights of the director discussing everything from Hutts to the Razor Crest to Martin Scorsese's cameo. Plus, we hear from Sigourney Weaver who talks about her character Col. Ward, and we look at the upcoming Mandalorian menu hitting Burger King on May the Fourth along with a history of Burger King promoting Star Wars going all the way back to 1977.
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