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Force Material: A Star Wars Podcast

159 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 months ago - ★★★★★ - 35 ratings

A deep dive into the secrets and source material of Star Wars with hosts Rohan Williams and Baz McAlister. Discover the influences and inspirations behind the Star Wars saga, from films and folklore to history, politics and geography. These are the stories behind the prequels, the sequels, and everything in between!

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The highs and lows of The Mandalorian Season 3

April 22, 2023 03:00 - 1 hour - 68.5 MB

The galaxy's most mercurial Star Wars podcast is back with a new episode to break down the third season of The Mandalorian and all the news that's fit to print from Star Wars Celebration. Join us as we discuss what we loved (and didn't love) about the third season of The Mandalorian (3:07); share some wild Ahsoka theories (1:06:48); look ahead to the new films announced at Star Wars Celebration (1:16:41); and figure out what happened to the films that weren't discussed at Star Wars Celebrat...

Rix Rolled: Andor Aftershow Parts 11-12 w/ Catherine Kneen

November 26, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 45.8 MB

We take a stroll down Rix Road with Andor superfan Catherine Kneen and break down a season finale for the ages. Force Material is a podcast exploring the secrets and source material of Star Wars with hosts Rohan Williams and Baz McAlister. Listen and subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, Stitcher, PlayerFM and Castro; stay in touch with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram; and support the show by browsing our range of shirts, hoodies, kids apparel, mugs and more at TeePublic.

Kino Way Home: Andor Aftershow Parts 7-10

November 11, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 47.5 MB

We discuss the greatest Star Wars monologue ever, the fate of Kino Loy, Dedra Meero's girl power gone wrong, the love life of Syril Karn and much more in our breakdown of Andor's latest arc.  We'll see you again in two weeks for the finale! Force Material is a podcast exploring the secrets and source material of Star Wars with hosts Rohan Williams and Baz McAlister. Listen and subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, Stitcher, PlayerFM and Castro; stay in touch with us on Faceboo...

Yes, Andor: Andor Aftershow Parts 4-6

October 14, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 49.2 MB

Join us for a chat about the second arc of Andor, as we break down the two things this arc gave us that we haven’t seen in Star Wars before.  From 50:15, we also throw in some bonus Rings of Power talk, because why not?  Force Material is a podcast exploring the secrets and source material of Star Wars with hosts Rohan Williams and Baz McAlister. Listen and subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, Stitcher, PlayerFM and Castro; stay in touch with us on Facebook, Twitter and Insta...

The Andor Drinking Game: Andor Aftershow Parts 1-3

September 23, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 49.6 MB

Somehow, Force Material has returned… again. We’re back to play the Andor Review Drinking Game, and discuss whether or not the first three episodes of the long-awaited show left us feeling so fat and satisfied.  We also talk about our favourite Easter eggs in the show with “no Easter eggs”, and share our thoughts on all the Star Wars news that’s gone down since we last got together.  Force Material is a podcast exploring the secrets and source material of Star Wars with hosts Rohan William...

Goodbye There: Kenobi Finale Aftershow

June 23, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 49.7 MB

We come to terms with the end of the Obi-Wan Kenobi series and ponder whether or not we'll ever see these characters again.  Force Material is a podcast exploring the secrets and source material of Star Wars with hosts Rohan Williams and Baz McAlister. Listen and subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, Stitcher, PlayerFM and Castro; stay in touch with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram; and support the show by browsing our range of shirts, hoodies, kids apparel, mugs and more ...

Reva-lations: Obi-Wan Kenobi Parts 4 & 5 Aftershow

June 19, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MB

Baz and Rohan catch up on the last two episodes of Obi-Wan Kenobi and talk Reva's revelations; the odds of surviving a gut shot in the Star Wars universe; the 40-year-old Padawan and more.  We'll be back later this week to break down the epic finale!  Force Material is a podcast exploring the secrets and source material of Star Wars with hosts Rohan Williams and Baz McAlister. Listen and subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, Stitcher, PlayerFM and Castro; stay in touch with us...

Reva-lations: Obi-Wan Kenobi Parts 4 & 5 Aftershow

June 19, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MB

Baz and Rohan catch up on the last two episodes of Obi-Wan Kenobi and talk Reva's revelations; the odds of surviving a gut shot in the Star Wars universe; the 40-year-old Padawan and more.  We'll be back later this week to break down the epic finale!  Force Material is a podcast exploring the secrets and source material of Star Wars with hosts Rohan Williams and Baz McAlister. Listen and subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, Stitcher, PlayerFM and Castro; stay in touch with us...

Darth Star: Obi-Wan Kenobi Part 3 + Star Wars Celebration Aftershow w/ Josh Chapman

June 04, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 55.8 MB

Josh Chapman (Star Wars Spelt Out) joins us to give us his report from on the ground at Star Wars Celebration, and help us break down this week's massive episode of Obi-Wan Kenobi.  Josh shares his experiences from an unforgettable Star Wars Celebration in Anaheim, before we jump into our discussion of the third episode of Obi-Wan Kenobi (from 26:42 onwards).  Force Material is a podcast exploring the secrets and source material of Star Wars with hosts Rohan Williams and Baz McAlister. Lis...

A Friend Like Ben: Obi-Wan Kenobi Aftershow Parts 1 & 2

May 28, 2022 16:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MB

Somehow, Force Material has returned. The boys are back to talk about the first two episodes of Obi-Wan Kenobi;  Star Wars Celebration FOMO; and becoming canon. Force Material is a podcast exploring the secrets and source material of Star Wars with hosts Rohan Williams and Baz McAlister. Listen and subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, Stitcher, PlayerFM and Castro; stay in touch with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram; and support the show by browsing our range of shirts, ...

Fett Finale: The Book of Boba Fett Chapter 7 Spoiler Discussion

February 09, 2022 16:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MB

It all comes to a head as we break down the final episode of The Book of Boba Fett (for now) and look ahead to what could be coming up in Season 2.  Force Material is a podcast exploring the secrets and source material of Star Wars with hosts Rohan Williams and Baz McAlister. Listen and subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, Stitcher, PlayerFM and Castro; stay in touch with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram; and support the show by browsing our range of shirts, hoodies, kids...

Fett Finale: The Book of Boba Fett Chapter 7 Spoiler Discussion

February 09, 2022 16:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MB

It all comes to a head as we break down the final episode of The Book of Boba Fett (for now) and look ahead to what could be coming up in Season 2.  Force Material is a podcast exploring the secrets and source material of Star Wars with hosts Rohan Williams and Baz McAlister. Listen and subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, Stitcher, PlayerFM and Castro; stay in touch with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram; and support the show by browsing our range of shirts, hoodies, kids...

Waiting for Grogu: The Book of Boba Fett Chapter 6 Spoiler Discussion

February 03, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 42 MB

Well, that was a lot to take in. Mysteries are explored and history is made in the latest episode of The Book of Boba Fett, and we're back to break it all down – and look ahead to next week's finale.  Force Material is a podcast exploring the secrets and source material of Star Wars with hosts Rohan Williams and Baz McAlister. Listen and subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, Stitcher, PlayerFM and Castro; stay in touch with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram; and support the...

Guess Who's Coming To Din: The Book of Boba Fett Chapters 4-5 Spoiler Discussion

January 27, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 44.1 MB

Whose Book is it anyway? We're back to break down the fourth and fifth chapters of The Book of Boba Fett. Force Material is a podcast exploring the secrets and source material of Star Wars with hosts Rohan Williams and Baz McAlister. Listen and subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, Stitcher, PlayerFM and Castro; stay in touch with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram; and support the show by browsing our range of shirts, hoodies, kids apparel, mugs and more at TeePublic.

Black Krrsantan Motorcycle Club: The Book of Boba Fett Chapters 2-3 Spoiler Discussion

January 13, 2022 15:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MB

From space Vespas to baby Rancors, we break down the second and third chapters of The Book of Boba Fett.  Force Material is a podcast exploring the secrets and source material of Star Wars with hosts Rohan Williams and Baz McAlister. Listen and subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, Stitcher, PlayerFM and Castro; stay in touch with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram; and support the show by browsing our range of shirts, hoodies, kids apparel, mugs and more at TeePublic.

Boba Tea: The Book of Boba Fett Chapter 1 Spoiler Discussion

December 30, 2021 15:00 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MB

The band gets back together to break down the first episode of The Book of Boba Fett! In our first episode for quite some time, we're back to dissect the first episode of the latest Star Wars series on Disney+. We talk about what we loved, what we didn't love, and where we think the show is going next. Force Material is a podcast exploring the secrets and source material of Star Wars with hosts Rohan Williams and Baz McAlister. Listen and subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Tune...

Force Material x Talking Bay 94: Shadows of the Empire turns 25

May 26, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 55.3 MB

Talking Bay 94 host Brandon Wainerdi joins us to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Shadows of the Empire! Shadows of the Empire, the 'movie without a movie' that returned Star Wars to the public consciousness a year before the release of the Special Editions, began to be rolled out 25 years ago this month. The multimedia blitz included an iconic N64 game, as well as a book, a comic, a toy line, a soundtrack and more – and we're exploring all of it this episode! From our memories of 199...

Bad Batch Processing w/ Clayton Sandell

May 08, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 49.7 MB

Award-winning journalist and broadcaster Clayton Sandell joins the show to discuss the first two episodes of The Bad Batch! Known for his work on shows like Good Morning America, World News Tonight and Nightline, and for his long stint as ABC's resident Star Wars fan, Clayton joins us to answer some burning questions about the show, including:  Who – or what – is Omega?  Is Crosshair a villain or a victim?  How do this show's themes resonate with Dave Filoni's other Star Wars work?  Do...

The Lucas List

May 04, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 50.9 MB

One director. Six films. Two podcasters. This year, we celebrate Star Wars Day – and Lucasfilm's 50th anniversary – by ranking the films of George Lucas! Force Material is a podcast exploring the secrets and source material of Star Wars with hosts Rohan Williams and Baz McAlister. Listen and subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, Stitcher, PlayerFM and Castro; stay in touch with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram; and support the show by browsing our range of shirts, hoodies...

The battle over The Battle for Endor

May 02, 2021 13:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MB

Baz and Rohan watch the second Ewok movie, and debate which one is best! Force Material is a podcast exploring the secrets and source material of Star Wars with hosts Rohan Williams and Baz McAlister. Listen and subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, Stitcher, PlayerFM and Castro; stay in touch with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram; and support the show by browsing our range of shirts, hoodies, kids apparel, mugs and more at TeePublic.

The battle over The Battle for Endor

May 02, 2021 13:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MB

Baz and Rohan watch the second Ewok movie, and debate which one is best! Force Material is a podcast exploring the secrets and source material of Star Wars with hosts Rohan Williams and Baz McAlister. Listen and subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, Stitcher, PlayerFM and Castro; stay in touch with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram; and support the show by browsing our range of shirts, hoodies, kids apparel, mugs and more at TeePublic.

Caravan of Dutch Courage

April 14, 2021 12:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MB

It had to happen eventually. This week, Rohan watches Caravan of Courage: An Ewok Adventure for the first time! Caravan of Courage, the 1984 television special starring the Ewoks, has been added to Disney+, which means it's finally time for Rohan to watch it. This episode, we discuss our thoughts on the film, the story of how it came to the screen, and the history of Star Wars on television in the '80s. If you enjoy the show, we've been nominated for Your Money Geek's Top 10 Star Wars ...

Did The Mandalorian ruin Wandavision?

March 14, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 45.5 MB

Has the Luke Skywalker cameo in The Mandalorian made it impossible for fans to enjoy shows on their own merits? Do fan theories and expectations add to our enjoyment, or spoil the experience? This episode, we break down the finale of Wandavision, discuss the comparisons with The Mandalorian, and consider the future of fan theories.  Force Material is a podcast exploring the secrets and source material of Star Wars with hosts Rohan Williams and Baz McAlister. Listen and subscribe on iTunes...

Poster boy Mark Raats on painting Star Wars, Indiana Jones and more

February 23, 2021 13:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MB

His art hangs in the home of George Lucas himself – and this week, artist Mark Raats joins us to talk about his decades-long career painting pieces for Lucasfilm and Disney. Mark has created, among his other beautiful completely hand-drawn and painted pieces, a 2008 teaser poster for Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, a 30th anniversary poster for Return of the Jedi and a 40th for A New Hope, the cinema poster for the 2012 IMAX release of Raiders of the Lost Ark and, recent...

High Republic High

January 30, 2021 09:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MB

What's the deal with The High Republic? Baz is here to Bazsplain everything you need to know about this new era in Star Wars storytelling. This week, Baz dives into Charles Soule's Light of the Jedi, the first book in the High Republic publishing campaign. Does it live up to the hype, and will Rohan ever read it? Find out this episode! Force Material is a podcast exploring the secrets and source material of Star Wars with hosts Rohan Williams and Baz McAlister. Listen and subscribe on iT...

The Mandalorian Chapter 16 Spoiler Discussion w/ David Whiteley

December 18, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 47.7 MB

Was that episode real, or did we just dream it? Filmmaker and broadcaster David Whiteley joins us to discuss and decompress from that spectacular Mandalorian season finale!  David spent 23 years at the BBC, where he presented the popular BBC One current affairs programme Inside Out. He’s also a Star Wars super fan, and the creative force behind the documentaries The Galaxy Britain Built and Toy Empire. He’s just launched his own production company, Galaxy Productions. This week, David joi...

The Mandalorian Chapter 15 Spoiler Discussion

December 12, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 41.4 MB

Old beliefs are challenged and new friendships are formed in Chapter 15 of The Mandalorian, ‘The Believer’. It’s hard to believe that there’s just one episode left this season – join us next week as we break down the finale! Force Material is a podcast exploring the secrets and source material of Star Wars with hosts Rohan Williams and Baz McAlister. Listen and subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, Stitcher, PlayerFM and Castro; stay in touch with us on Facebook, Twitter and...

The Mandalorian Chapter 15 Spoiler Discussion

December 12, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 41.4 MB

Old beliefs are challenged and new friendships are formed in Chapter 15 of The Mandalorian, ‘The Believer’. It’s hard to believe that there’s just one episode left this season – join us next week as we break down the finale! Force Material is a podcast exploring the secrets and source material of Star Wars with hosts Rohan Williams and Baz McAlister. Listen and subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, Stitcher, PlayerFM and Castro; stay in touch with us on Facebook, Twitter and...

Disney Investor Call Emergency Reaction Pod

December 11, 2020 01:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MB

So, that happened. Here’s our instant reaction to all the news from that massive Disney Investor Call, including Patty Jenkins’ Rogue Squadron movie, a live-action Ahsoka series and more!  Force Material is a podcast exploring the secrets and source material of Star Wars with hosts Rohan Williams and Baz McAlister. Listen and subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, Stitcher, PlayerFM and Castro; stay in touch with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram; and support the show by bro...

The Mandalorian Chapter 14 Spoiler Discussion w/ Roger Christian

December 08, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 58.5 MB

Oscar-winning Star Wars legend and Mandalorian fan Roger Christian joins us to break down all the insanity of Chapter 14!  Roger might be the most overqualified guest ever to appear on a Mandalorian recap show. He won the Oscar for Best Art Direction for his work on the original Star Wars, and played an integral role in the creation of the galaxy far, far away.  He built Luke Skywalker’s lightsaber and Han Solo’s blaster; he decorated the Cantina and the cockpit of the Millennium Falcon; a...

The Mandalorian Chapter 13 Emergency Reaction Pod

November 27, 2020 16:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MB

We react to all the reveals and revelations from Chapter 13 of The Mandalorian!  Be warned — this episode is chock-full of spoilers for 'The Jedi', the 13th chapter of The Mandalorian, so if you haven’t had a chance to watch it, skip this episode for now. It'll still be here waiting for you when you're ready! Force Material is a podcast exploring the secrets and source material of Star Wars with hosts Rohan Williams and Baz McAlister. Listen and subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, T...

The Mandalorian Chapter 13 Spoiler Discussion

November 27, 2020 16:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MB

We react to all the reveals and revelations from Chapter 13 of The Mandalorian!  Be warned — this episode is chock-full of spoilers for 'The Jedi', the 13th chapter of The Mandalorian, so if you haven’t had a chance to watch it, skip this episode for now. It'll still be here waiting for you when you're ready! Force Material is a podcast exploring the secrets and source material of Star Wars with hosts Rohan Williams and Baz McAlister. Listen and subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, T...

The Mandalorian Chapter 12 Spoiler Discussion w/ Kristina Morss

November 21, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 51.7 MB

What’s in the tubes? Kristina Morss from The Closing Credits Podcast joins us to break down the latest episode of The Mandalorian!  We share our theories for what Moff Gideon and Dr Pershing are up to with those tubes; how The Mandalorian can expand on the backstory of the sequel trilogy; and what the deal is with the Dark Troopers.  Then we dive into the Lego Star Wars Holiday Special, what it tells us about the status quo of the galaxy after The Rise of Skywalker, and how it compares to ...

The Mandalorian Chapter 11 Spoiler Discussion w/ Blue Bantha Milk

November 13, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 49.4 MB

Star Wars YouTubers Blue Bantha Milk join us to break down all the big reveals and moments from an instant-classic episode of The Mandalorian! You can follow Blue Bantha Milk on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and subscribe to their YouTube channel.  Force Material is a podcast exploring the secrets and source material of Star Wars with hosts Rohan Williams and Baz McAlister. Listen and subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, Stitcher, PlayerFM and Castro; stay in touch with u...

Empire State of Mind w/ Mike Chen

November 11, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MB

Author Mike Chen tells us how he got inside the Emperor’s head for his story in the new Star Wars anthology, From a Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back.  The author of acclaimed science fiction novels Here and Now and Then and A Beginning at the End, as well as the upcoming We Could Be Heroes, Mike is one of 40 scribes featured in From a Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back. Celebrating the 40th anniversary of the film, it features stories told from the points of view o...

The Mandalorian Chapter 10 Spoiler Discussion w/ Paul Sun-Hyung Lee & Clayton Sandell

November 07, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 47.6 MB

The Mandalorian guest star Paul Sun-Hyung Lee and ABC News correspondent Clayton Sandell lock their S-foils into attack position to break down the latest episode of the show!  Two-time Force Material guest Paul Sun-Hyung Lee went from talking about Star Wars to being in Star Wars this week, when the Kim’s Convenience star made his debut as heroic X-Wing pilot Carson Teva. Naturally, we had to bring him back to the podcast for a third time to tell us all about it! We’re also joined by ABC N...

The Mandalorian Chapter 9 Spoiler Discussion w/ Josh Chapman

November 01, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 45.3 MB

Josh Chapman (host of the Star Wars Spelt Out podcast) joins us to break down the Season 2 premiere of The Mandalorian! Our first Australian guest ever joins us to talk accents, character reveals and a kinder, gentler Mando.  Come back every week to hear us discuss each new episode of The Mandalorian with a new guest! Follow Josh @StarWarsSpelt and be sure to subscribe to Star Wars Spelt Out on your podcast platform of choice.  Force Material is a podcast exploring the secrets and sourc...

Star Wars movie theatre memories

October 22, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 57.8 MB

As cinemas continue to struggle, we look back at our favourite memories of seeing Star Wars in theatres.  This episode, we talk about:  What's next for movie theatres Could Star Wars have become a phenomenon in a world without cinemas?  Our favourite big screen Star Wars memories The time Harrison Ford made Rohan cry The Nic Cage movie Baz saw nine times in theatres  And much more!  Force Material is a podcast exploring the secrets and source material of Star Wars with hosts Rohan Wi...

The Mandalorian Season 2 Preview and Predictions

September 24, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MB

The Mandalorian is back to save 2020, and we’re here for it.  This episode, we dive into the trailer for The Mandalorian Season 2 and make our predictions about what we’ll see on the show this time around!  Force Material is a podcast exploring the secrets and source material of Star Wars with hosts Rohan Williams and Baz McAlister. Listen and subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, Stitcher, PlayerFM and Castro; stay in touch with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram; and supp...

The Mandalorian Season 2 Preview and Predictions

September 24, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MB

The Mandalorian is back to save 2020, and we’re here for it.  This episode, we dive into the trailer for The Mandalorian Season 2 and make our predictions about what we’ll see on the show this time around!  Force Material is a podcast exploring the secrets and source material of Star Wars with hosts Rohan Williams and Baz McAlister. Listen and subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, Stitcher, PlayerFM and Castro; stay in touch with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram; and supp...

Episode 100: From the Adventures of Alan Dean Foster

August 30, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 79.7 MB

For our 100th episode, we interview the man who introduced the world to Star Wars way back in November of 1976 – the one and only Alan Dean Foster. Alan Dean Foster ghostwrote Star Wars: From the Adventures of Luke Skywalker, the original novelisation of Star Wars, released six months before the film and a month before the first teaser. It was Foster’s prose that introduced the world to Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Leia Organa, Darth Vader, Obi-Wan Kenobi, C-3PO, R2-D2, Governor Tarkin, Emper...

Daniel Wallace on The Art of Star Wars Rebels

August 29, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 46.4 MB

Daniel Wallace, the author of The Art of Star Wars Rebels, joins us to reminisce about the beloved animated series.  Daniel Wallace is the author of countless Star Wars books and articles. His latest, The Art of Star Wars Rebels, is a beautiful hardcover volume showcasing concept art and process pieces from the series, along with exclusive commentary from the creative team behind the show.  This episode, Daniel joins us to talk about:  The influence of Ralph McQuarrie art, Kenner toys and...

Daniel Wallace on The Art of Star Wars Rebels

August 29, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 46.4 MB

Daniel Wallace, the author of The Art of Star Wars Rebels, joins us to reminisce about the beloved animated series.  Daniel Wallace is the author of countless Star Wars books and articles. His latest, The Art of Star Wars Rebels, is a beautiful hardcover volume showcasing concept art and process pieces from the series, along with exclusive commentary from the creative team behind the show.  This episode, Daniel joins us to talk about:  The influence of Ralph McQuarrie art, Kenner toys and...

Charmaine Chan on the magic of The Mandalorian

August 28, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MB

ILM's Charmaine Chan takes us behind the scenes of The Mandalorian's groundbreaking visual effects! Charmaine Chan is the Virtual Production Technical Director on The Mandalorian. She's also worked on a string of massive feature films, TV shows, theme park rides and VR experiences in her time at Industrial Light & Magic, including The Last Jedi, Star Tours, Black Panther, Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol and more. She's also the creator of Women in Visual Effects, a video series that g...

Charles de Lauzirika on the first Star Wars convention

August 27, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 53.3 MB

Filmmaker Charles de Lauzirika joins us to talk conventions, Special Editions, the ultimate Star Wars box set and more! If you’re the type of person who watches special features on DVDs and Blu-Rays – and if you listen to this show, you probably are that type of person – then you know Charles de Lauzirika is the maker of Making Ofs.  He’s the award-winning filmmaker responsible for directing classic behind-the-scenes documentaries like Dangerous Days: Making Blade Runner, Wreckage and Rag...

Charles de Lauzirika on the first Star Wars convention

August 27, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 53.3 MB

Filmmaker Charles de Lauzirika joins us to talk conventions, Special Editions, the ultimate Star Wars box set and more! If you’re the type of person who watches special features on DVDs and Blu-Rays – and if you listen to this show, you probably are that type of person – then you know Charles de Lauzirika is the maker of Making Ofs.  He’s the award-winning filmmaker responsible for directing classic behind-the-scenes documentaries like Dangerous Days: Making Blade Runner, Wreckage and Rag...

Paul Hirsch on editing Star Wars and The Empire Strikes Back

August 17, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 53.4 MB

Oscar-winning editor Paul Hirsch shares his memories of working on Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back, the films of Brian De Palma and more! Film editor Paul Hirsch won an Oscar for his work on Star Wars alongside Richard Chew and Marcia Lucas, and was the sole editor of The Empire Strikes Back. Hirsch has also edited 11 Brian De Palma films – including Carrie, Phantom of the Paradise, Blow Out and Mission: Impossible – as well as classics like Footloose, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Planes...

A Celebration of Ralph McQuarrie w/ David Mandel, Brandon Alinger & Wade Lageose

August 03, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 67.4 MB

The authors of Star Wars Art: Ralph McQuarrie join us to pay tribute to cinema’s most beloved and influential concept artist. David Mandel is an Emmy– and Writers Guild Award–winning writer and producer who first made his mark on pop culture as a writer for Saturday Night Live (1992-95) and Seinfeld, where he wrote the all-time classic ‘Bizarro Jerry’ episode. He served as a writer and producer on Curb Your Enthusiasm, before becoming the executive producer and showrunner of HBO's Veep. He’...

Ivan Manzella on designing Babu Frik, Snoke and more

July 20, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 52.8 MB

Creature designer and sculptor Ivan Manzella discusses the influences and creative processes behind Babu Frik, Snoke and more! Ivan Manzella is responsible for some of the cutest – and some of the most terrifying – creatures in a galaxy far, far away. He joins us to chat about how he got his start working for Jim Henson; how he came to design memorable creatures like Babu Frik, Snoke, Bor Gullet, Bistan, Lady Proxima, Grummgar, Rothgar Deng and more; and how Steven Spielberg saved Babu Frik...

A Celebration of Jaws w/ JW Rinzler, Matt Taylor & Paul Sun-Hyung Lee

July 03, 2020 17:00 - 2 hours - 112 MB

We hit the beach for the Fourth of July weekend with Matt Taylor, JW Rinzler and Paul Sun-Hyung Lee to celebrate Jaws, the movie that changed everything! Matt Taylor is a 15th generation resident of Martha's Vineyard, where Jaws was filmed, and the author of Memories from Martha's Vineyard, the definitive book about the making of Jaws. JW Rinzler is the best-selling author of The Making of Star Wars, The Making of the Empire Strikes Back, The Making of Return of the Jedi, The Complete Ma...

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