Rebel Force Radio: Star Wars Podcast

How much STAR WARS content can we expect next year? Rumors are floating around about the 2024 STAR WARS streaming schedule and shooting dates for Daisy Ridley's upcoming film. Could less be more? We analyze all the info and search for facts. We have interview highlights from Natalie Portman, Taika Waititi, Ariana Greenblatt, and Adam Driver, along with our review of the new Disney+ documentary "Timeless Heroes: Indiana Jones and Harrison Ford". Fueled by listener feedback, we look at Chewbacca's complicated history with Jedi Knights and the evolution of The Force. Plus, Star Wars in Pop Culture returns and more. Get ad-free shows, bonus podcasts, full show video and more with RFR on Patreon!

Lucasfilm recently revealed Dave Filoni has been promoted to Chief Creative Officer. We break down the news and discuss the potential good, and the potential bad. Plus, we have highlights of Filoni discussing AHSOKA in a recent interview and we analyze all of his comments. The highly anticipated STAR WARS HOLIDAY SPECIAL documentary "A Disturbance In The Force" debuts on streaming outlets December 5th. We're joined In The Cantina by director Jeremy Coon ("Napoleon Dynamite") who shares interesting facts and trivia about the doc, along with RFR pal Kyle Newman, who served as a producer on the film, naturally. For Ad-Free shows, exclusive podcasts, full show video and more, check out RFR on Patreon!

This Life Day feast is a cornucopia packed with STAR WARS news, film updates, and tons of laughs. Sitting at the head of the table is our own Puppet Lando, who brings us holiday cheer with the world premiere of his latest tune "Have Yourself A Happy Little Life Day". We look back at the STAR WARS HOLIDAY SPECIAL and look forward to the upcoming documentary "A Disturbance In The Force", debuting next month. Plus, production updates from THE MANDALORIAN, STAR WARS: SKELETON CREW, Taika Waiti's film, STAR WARS in Pop Culture and much more! For Ad-Free shows, exclusive podcasts, full show video and more, check out RFR on Patreon! www.patreon.com/rebelforceradio

Do you remember what it was like to see Jabba for the first time? Darth Maul's double-bladed lightsaber? We take calls from STAR WARS superfans / RFR Patreon supporters who talk about their most personal and impactful STAR WARS moments. We hear from a school teacher who fears the youth of today don't feel The Force like "we" did as kids. Kid Blake checks in to take a victory lap after his big trivia showdown victory last week. We celebrate moments like the big battle on Jabba's Sail Barge, the Death Star Trash Compactor, and the "Dark Times" of the 80s and 90s when there was no STAR WARS. But that's just scratching the surface of all the great STAR WARS topics and conversation in this packed podcast! Get ad-free shows, bonus podcasts and full show video with RFR on Patreon!

Two men enter, one man leaves. It's the Pint-Sized Padawan vs the Potty-Mouthed Prophet in a winner-take-all, no-holds-barred STAR WARS trivia showdown! Star Wars trivia expert Kevin Liell joins us to moderate this "Duel of the Fates" between two STAR WARS superfans from two very different generations: Kid Blake vs F.J. DeSanto. Place your bets now! Plus, do fans still care about the history of STAR WARS? Should there be Original Trilogy elements in GALAXY'S EDGE? Is Kathleen Kennedy hiding under your bed? Only the SOUTH PARK guys know for sure as they reveal what's really going on at Disney and within "The Panderverse" Show artwork by Santi Nemo Get ad-free shows, bonus podcasts, full show video and more at RFR on Patreon! www.rebelforceradio.com

We react to recent comments from director Matthew Vaughn about his desire for an opportunity to recast and reboot the Original Trilogy story and characters. While the next STAR WARS streaming series, SKELETON CREW, is still shrouded in relative mystery, we look back at the last time lead actor Jude Law appeared on The Tonight Show and listen closely for clues about the upcoming show. Director Sean Levy is attached to an upcoming STAR WARS film and we review quotes from a recent interview he did with Variety. Just in time for Halloween, former LANDO writer Justin Simien talks about getting ghosted by STAR WARS. We try to read between the lines. Plus, Star Wars In Pop Culture, "Chatterback Chopper", and a word unique to Star Wars has been added to the dictionary. For ad-free shows, bonus podcasts, full show video and more, visit RFR on Patreon! www.patreon.com/rebelforceradio

We continue to analyze the AHSOKA series with a focus on the reunion between Ahsoka Tano and Anakin Skywalker, along with your thoughts and opinions. There's a lot to unpack! We review comments from the breakout star of the show, young Ahsoka herself, Ariana Greenblatt. We're looking ahead to STAR WARS: SKELETON CREW with a collection of audio interview highlights from star Jude Law and co-creator Chris Ford. Plus, "Star Wars Expert" Jimmy Mac on MeTV's "Collector's Call", new updates on Taika Waititi's STAR WARS screenplay, and director Gareth Edwards sets the record straight about some infamous ROGUE ONE production rumors. Get ad-free show, bonus podcasts, and full show video by supporting RFR on Patreon! www.patreon.com/rebelforceradio

From films to streaming shows to merch, many in-development STAR WARS projects have never seen the light of day. This week, we are joined by SEGABits host Barry Harmon who recently uncovered a binder filled with abandoned McDonald's STAR WARS Happy Meal toy concepts, complete with descriptions and illustrations. We go through the entire sales pitch and discuss what could have been. Screenwriter Steven S. Goyer has revealed information about a scrapped STAR WARS film project he was working on with director Guillermo Del Toro. Find out about the film concept and who the main character would have been. Pop superstars N*SYNC came thisclose to being in ATTACK OF THE CLONES, but ended up on the cutting room floor. Now, the boy band is back together and talking about their almost-STAR WARS experience. Plus, we look ahead to Jude Law's upcoming series SKELETON CREW, we look back at THE BOOK OF BOBA FETT, and spotlight hilarious memories from THE PHANTOM MENANCE via Liam Neeson's recent visit to Conan O'Brien's podcast.

Filmmaker and friend of RFR Kyle Newman is back to join us IN THE CANTINA for a discussion about the full season of AHSOKA. We get into Kyle's head as a film director/writer for his thoughts on the script, plot and character motivations, while we pick his brain as a lifelong fan for his interpretation of the lore. Kyle also gives us the deets about his new Dungeons & Dragons book "Lore & Legends" Find out how you can win an autographed copy! We also review leftover "superchats" from the season finale of The AHSOKA After Show and speculate what the future has in store. Join RFR on Patreon for bonus podcasts, ad-free shows, full show video and more!

Season One of AHSOKA wraps up with epic saber battles, zombie troopers, latent Force powers and Witch "Majiks"! Join us for an equally explosive discussion of "The Jedi, The Witch, and the Warlord" this week on RFR's AHSOKA After Show season finale featuring live calls and your thoughts, theories and observations!