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Rebel Force Radio: Star Wars Podcast

806 episodes - English - Latest episode: 26 days ago - ★★★★ - 2.9K ratings

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... From THE FORCE AWAKENS to ROGUE ONE to SOLO...Rebel Force Radio puts you on the front lines of fandom. Plus, plenty of CLONE WARS and REBELS too! Featuring celebrity guests, news, opinions, comedy, reviews, contests, and more.

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Episodes

Star Wars Rebels: Declassified: "The Forgotten Droid"

March 18, 2016 16:33 - 1 hour - 30.4 MB

“The Forgotten Droid” features Chopper on his own as he gets separated from the crew of The Ghost and finds himself on an adventure. We break the whole episode down from start-to-finish with a great roundtable discussion featuring expert analysis from our esteemed panelists. Joining Jimmy Mac and STAR WARS artist Spencer Brinkerhoff III are Tricia Barr (Fangirls Going Rogue) and Geek Out Loud’s Steve Glosson.

Star Wars Oxygen Vol. 29

March 16, 2016 19:53 - 1 hour - 88.3 MB

The music of STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS reveals many of the diverse influences that inspired composer extraordinaire John Williams. From classical music to his own rich catalog of soundtracks, we are hearing several familiar themes and call-backs. We find examples of music from INDIANA JONES and THE LAST CRUSADE, the STAR WARS prequels, and even HARRY POTTER that found new life in TFA. Plus, we listen closely to the TFA tracks “Scherzo For X-Wings”, “Torn Apart” and “The Starkiller”, we di...

Rebel Force Radio: March 11, 2016

March 11, 2016 18:00 - 1 hour - 46.4 MB

READY PLAYER ONE author Ernest Cline joins us IN THE CANTINA to talk about THE FORCE AWAKENS and more. We’ve been pals with Ernie since FANBOYS, so it’s great to get caught up. The cameras are rolling! We get up-to-date with EPISODE VIII location shooting in Dubrovnik, Croatia. In other news, Daisy Ridley talks to the press, J.J. Abrams admits he made a mistake, and REBELS ramps up to a huge season two conclusion. Plus, listener feedback, ROGUE ONE speculation, and much more.   

Star Wars Rebels: Declassified: "Shroud Of Darkness"

March 08, 2016 01:51 - 1 hour - 32.9 MB

Jedi temples! Crazy visions! Inquisitors! Yoda! Darth Vader! There was a lot to like about the STAR WARS REBELS season two episode “Shroud of Darkness". From Ahsoka's realization that Anakin may still be alive, to Ezra's growing connection to The Force, there is much to discuss. Joining us at The Roundtable for some killer conversation are two very esteemed guests. STAR WARS author Adam Bray brings us his wisdom acquired while writing STAR WARS REBELS: THE VISUAL GUIDE. And we welcome the re...

Rebel Force Radio: March 4, 2016

March 04, 2016 20:40 - 1 hour - 47.5 MB

This week in STAR WARS, we finally got an announcement about the release of THE FORCE AWAKENS in Blu-ray and Digital HD. We speculate about what deleted scenes will be on the disc, along with a personal look back at the history of STAR WARS home video releases.  Big wig Bob Iger gave a STAR WARS progress report at the annual Disney Stockholders Meeting and our microphones were there. Hear updates on ROGUE ONE, Episode VIII, and Disney parks. Plus, STAR WARS gets snubbed at The Oscars, listen...

Star Wars Rebels: Declassified: "The Honorable Ones"

March 01, 2016 16:35 - 57 minutes - 78.9 MB

A heated rematch between Zeb and Kallus leads to a harsh situation where they must put down their arms and work together in “The Honorable Ones”.  We break down this season 2 episode of STAR WARS REBELS at The Roundtable with RFR brother Billy Mac.

Rebel Force Radio: February 26, 2016

February 26, 2016 22:14 - 1 hour - 51 MB

All the latest STAR WARS news with cutting-edge analysis and conversation! That’s what you get this week on RFR including the latest news about THE FORCE AWAKENS, ROGUE ONE, and more. We have more about the death of Han Solo, The Stormtrooper who banged his head, and familiar voices return to STAR WARS REBELS. Plus, STAR WARS at Disney Parks update, Jimmy Mac’s STAR WARS Room, listener feedback and more. Joining us this week to talk about it all is RFR brother Billy Mac! 

Star Wars Rebels: Declassified: "The Homecoming"

February 23, 2016 18:24 - 59 minutes - 27.5 MB

We finally get more on Hera’s backstory in the latest episode of STAR WARS REBELS. “The Homecoming” features a reunion between father and daughter revealing more history about the pilot of The Ghost.  Plus, with Hera’s dad being Cham Syndulla, we get more connections between REBELS and THE CLONE WARS!  Joining us this week to connect-the-dots at The Roundtable is Australian comedian/podcaster Steele Saunders (Steele Wars).

Rebel Force Radio: February 19, 2016

February 19, 2016 19:23 - 1 hour - 51.3 MB

Hardcore fans have known for a long time about the clumsy Stormtrooper who walked head first into a door in the original STAR WARS.  Actor/musician Laurie Goode AKA “The Stormtrooper Who Hit His Head” joins us “In The Cantina” to talk about his experience on the set of STAR WARS, the characters he portrayed and of course, the scene that made him a freeze-frame legend.  Principle photography for STAR WARS EPISODE VIII has begun! We have the latest news, rumors and speculation. Plus, ROGUE ONE...

Star Wars Oxygen Vol. 28: TFA Part 4

February 17, 2016 17:50 - 58 minutes - 80.5 MB

We are cleaning out the Oxygen mailbag and featuring your feedback in this volume of STAR WARS OXYGEN. Everyone is talking about THE FORCE AWAKENS and listening to the soundtrack. Many loyal RFR listeners have been filling up our inbox with some amazing observations. Hear what we have to say! Plus, a fresh piece of listener music inspired by Oxygen, "Finn's Confession", more of "The Falcon", and a review of the "Star Wars Ultimate Soundtrack Collection". 

Star Wars Rebels: Declassified: "The Call"

February 16, 2016 15:38 - 45 minutes - 21 MB

Kanan and the gang meet space whale squids in STAR WARS REBELS, “The Call”. You think that sounds weird, wait ‘til you hear what we have to say about this season two episode! Joining Jason and Jimmy to talk purgils at the RFR Roundtable is film maker J.C.Reifenberg (Summer of ‘78/Hughes The Force).

Rebel Force Radio: February 12, 2016

February 13, 2016 06:59 - 2 hours - 63.5 MB

He was the man who introduced Obi-Wan to Chewie, but yet, his true identity was unknown. The name of the actor who played STAR WARS cantina character BoShek has remained a mystery for decades…Until earlier this week. Thanks to the efforts of crime reporter Billy Jensen (with a little help from Cantina expert Tom Spina), BoShek has finally been identified. This week on RFR, Billy tells us how he discovered who was the man behind BoShek and explains why he took on the task. The junior noveliza...

Star Wars Rebels: Declassified: "Legend of the Lasat"

February 08, 2016 23:26 - 1 hour - 29.8 MB

Zeb’s mysterious past and the fate of his people finally gets revealed in STAR WARS REBELS. The season two episode “Legends of the Lasat” not only provides revelations about Zeb’s warrior past, but new info about his people and their spiritual relationship to the Force-esque energy field known as The Ashla. Joining Jimmy and Jason at the RFR Roundtable to get their Zeb on are the always-engaging and insightful Techno-Retro Dads:  Stuart Tullis and Josh Stolte. 

Rebel Force Radio: February 5, 2016

February 05, 2016 22:16 - 1 hour - 51.9 MB

Rancho Obi-Wan’s Steve Sansweet joins us to share his review of STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS. We review audio highlights of director Colin Trevorrow talking EPISODE IX at Sundance and Ewan McGregor on "Jimmy Kimmel Live". We open up the RFR Sound lab to deconstruct and reconstruct Sir Alec Guinness’s surprise vocal appearance in TFA. Plus, Listener Voice Mails, Topps STAR WARS trading cards, TFA on BluRay and more. 

Star Wars Oxygen: Vol. 27: TFA Part 3

February 02, 2016 16:31 - 1 hour - 86.4 MB

NEW OXYGEN! Our breakdown of the official soundtrack for STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS continues. Join us as we identify theme music for Finn and Poe Dameron. We tear into “The Falcon”, the jazz influences for the track and where it may have originated. Plus, more on the music for Kylo Ren, Rey, and we revisit the theme for “Han and Leia”. And not to be missed, we found an “1138” reference from TFA that will blow your mind!

Star Wars Rebels: Declassified MegaCast

January 29, 2016 20:34 - 2 hours - 60.5 MB

REBELS is back!  We’re kicking off the second half of season two with a Declassified MegaCast featuring two roundtable discussions plus a special interview.  Joining us for her RFR debut is STAR WARS REBELS actress Julie Dolan, the voice of Princess Leia. Julie talks about bringing Leia to life and what it takes to make it happen. Join us for analysis of “A Princess on Lothal” and “The Protector of Concord Dawn” along with a breakdown of the spoilerific new trailer for season two.

Star Wars Influences #15: The Art of TFA

January 27, 2016 00:20 - 2 hours - 61.9 MB

STAR WARS INFLUENCES is back for 2016 as we solidly settle into the era of THE FORCE AWAKENS. Now that the film is out, Paul Bateman can finally talk about whether or not he actually worked on it! Paul walks through his experiences at the UK premiere and opening night in Hollywood and then we take the deep dive into the film itself. Paul discusses the McQuarrie influence on the look of certain characters, ships and sets, including his analysis of the mysterious Snoke. Plus, we review the boo...

Rebel Force Radio: January 22, 2016

January 22, 2016 18:39 - 2 hours - 61.4 MB

Adam Driver stole the show last weekend as Kylo Ren in SNL’s “Undercover Boss” skit. He killed it. Film prop and creature expert Tom Spina (www.tomspinadesigns.com) was on hand to help Adam with the authentic costume and mask. Hear his behind-the-scenes story this week as Tom joins us to talk about SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE, STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS and more!  Plus, we perform a STAR WARS intervention with Chicago media personality Evie Olson. And, we feature you guys in an extended Listener F...

Rebel Force Radio: 1st TFA Commentary Track

January 15, 2016 06:02 - 2 hours - 68.2 MB

You’ve seen STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS with your friends and family. Now, see the it with us! Jimmy Mac and Jason Swank sit down to watch the film from start-to-finish with their microphones to present you with the first-ever audio commentary track for EPISODE VII.  We take you through the entire film, scene-by-scene, to bring you TFA…RFR-STYLE! Go see the movie in the theater again this weekend and take us with you in your earbuds. We tell you exactly how to do it! Or, just listen to the ...

Star Wars Oxygen: Vol. 26: TFA Part 2

January 13, 2016 00:06 - 1 hour - 91.7 MB

We continue our breakdown of John Williams’s amazing soundtrack for STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS with fresh discoveries about the music from one of the biggest films of all time. We discuss “Snoke” and its callback to a track from REVENGE OF THE SITH. Plus, we continue our discussion about “Rey’s Theme”, we analyze “March of the Resistance”, and did the Beastie Boys “Sure Shot” have any influence on this soundtrack as some have claimed? Hear what we think!

Rebel Force Radio: TFA Review Show #4

January 08, 2016 18:31 - 2 hours - 62.9 MB

It’s the all-time US box office champ! STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS is breaking records at a record-breaking pace! Seems like everyone and their uncle are going to see this film and here at RFR HQ, we are getting some surprising feedback from those close to us. Listen to find out who they are and what they said! Plus, hear highlights of Jimmy Mac on the air in Chicago on WGN Radio with Wendy Snyder including THE FORCE AWAKENS actress Gloria Garcia (Jakku Villager) in her first-ever STAR WARS...

Star Wars: The Force Awakens Roundtable

January 02, 2016 01:05 - 2 hours - 69.4 MB

By popular demand, The RFR Jedi Council has gathered at The Roundtable to provide our initial analysis of STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS. From art aesthetic, to characters, to the story itself, we cover as much as possible with our crew of experts. With a show this big, we had to break it down into two parts. Joining Jason Swank and Jimmy Mac for round one are Kyle Newman, Paul Bateman and F.J. DeSanto. It’s a through conversation about the plot, design, and the new heroes of TFA, including Re...

Star Wars Oxygen: Vol. 25: TFA Part 1

December 30, 2015 21:25 - 1 hour - 87.4 MB

It’s the most-anticipated episode of STAR WARS OXYGEN ever! Finally, David W. Collins is here to provide you with his initial breakdown of the soundtrack for STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS. David and Jimmy Mac walk you through some of the highlights including “Rey’s Theme” and its recurrence throughout the entire soundtrack and the new recording of “The Main Theme”. Plus, we address some of the early criticisms of the soundtrack and the skills of John Williams as a storyteller. With compositio...

Rebel Force Radio: TFA Review Show #3

December 25, 2015 06:37 - 1 hour - 40.3 MB

After one week in release, THE FORCE AWAKENS continues to pack theaters and generate amazing conversation. The vibe continues here at RFR in earnest as we present our latest review show. From the humor to the drama of the film, we cover it all. It’s a podcaster reunion as we are joined by our old friend Pete Nadel, the STAR WARS podcasting pioneer who offers his always entertaining analysis of the saga and beyond. From “Famous Monsters” magazine, executive editor David Weiner stops by to pro...

Rebel Force Radio: TFA Review Show #2

December 22, 2015 18:29 - 1 hour - 32.4 MB

THE FORCE AWAKENS continues to topple box office worldwide and STAR WARS fever tightens its grip on the galaxy. This means no downtime for RFR! We are back with more commentary and conversation about the film everyone is talking about. Joining us are two very special guests who can actually be seen on screen in Ep VII!  And even better, it's their first ever STAR WARS interviews! Arti Shah (Gonk/Maz Kanata Motion Capture Double) stops by to talk about her amazing experiences on the TFA sets ...

Rebel Force Radio: TFA Review Show #1

December 20, 2015 07:09 - 1 hour - 51.5 MB

Following an insane opening night and even more intense opening day, we have retreated to the RFR studios to process our emotions, discuss our feelings, and break down our analysis of STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS. Joining us are a couple of old friends who actually contributed to what you hear in TFA. David W. Collins and James Arnold Taylor provided their vocal talents for a slew of characters in the new film. The guys tell us how it happened and who they voiced. Plus, we begin what will be...

Rebel Force Radio: TFA Opening Night Live

December 18, 2015 17:41 - 1 hour - 52 MB

It's TFA Day! Join us for opening night live at Hollywood Blvd. Cinema in the Chicago suburbs for a live RFR featuring tons of great STAR WARS conversation, music, and excitement. We are with our family, friends, and fellow fans for this historic event. Then, stick around after the credits for our first review and initial thoughts about THE FORCE AWAKENS. 

Star Wars Rebels: Declassified "Legacy"

December 15, 2015 17:21 - 54 minutes - 25.5 MB

We wrap up the first half of STAR WARS REBELS season 2 with "Legacy". A long-running loose end from Ezra's past gets tied up as the fate of his parents is revealed. Joining us to discuss this exciting episode is Toronto Filmmaker and RFR documentarian Sheldon Norton. 

Rebel Force Radio: December 11, 2015

December 11, 2015 19:32 - 2 hours - 57 MB

Last Sunday, STAR WARS THE FORCE AWAKENS cast and crew met with the media at a special event in L.A. and our microphones were there! Hear from J.J. Abrams, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Jon Boyega, Kathleen Kennedy, Oscar Isaac and more. RFR has all the highlights along with our trademark commentary and conversation. Plus, we go In The Cantina with David Weiner, the executive editor of FAMOUS MONSTERS, who gives us the lowdown regarding their STAR WARS Spectacular, including his interview wi...

Star Wars Rebels: Declassified "The Future of the Force"

December 08, 2015 02:48 - 47 minutes - 22 MB

Kyle Newman is back to review and analyze "The Future Of The Force" featuring the return of the Fifth Brother and the Seventh Sister.  And finally, Ahsoka gets into the action with her dual-white lightsabers! This is the second of a Star Wars Rebels: Declassified double-feature this week. Be sure to also listen to our review of "Stealth Strike", also with Kyle Newman.

Star Wars Rebels: Declassified "Stealth Strike"

December 08, 2015 01:52 - 57 minutes - 26.9 MB

Kyle Newman joins us at the roundtable to talk about the exciting "Stealth Strike". Kanan gets back into the heat of battle onboard an Imperial Interdictor Cruiser as he attempts to rescue Ezra. This is the first of two episodes of Star Wars Rebels: Declassified for this week. Be sure to also check out our roundtable discussion for "The Future of the Force", also featuring Kyle Newman. 

Rebel Force Radio: December 4, 2015

December 04, 2015 21:38 - 1 hour - 43.7 MB

THE FORCE AWAKENS in just 2 weeks and the hype machine is in full motion! J.J. Abrams and the cast of the film is hitting the talk show circuit and everyone is talking about The Wars. From Fallon to Kimmel, we review the all the highlights, STAR WARS "Talk Soup"-style. Get caught up with Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Jon Boyega, Daisy Ridley, and more. Plus, Mark Hamill spreads the word about Omaze in stormtrooper armor, Jason introduces STAR WARS to his daughter, and George Lucas discusses ...

Star Wars Oxygen: Vol. 24

December 01, 2015 17:46 - 1 hour - 92.8 MB

STAR WARS BATTLEFRONT composer Gordy Haab joins David W. Collins for an exclusive podcast interview. Gordy talks about the influence of John Williams on his career and his approach to composing the music for the biggest STAR WARS videogame in recent history. Plus, listen to some samples from the BATTLEFRONT soundtrack and more. 

Rebel Force Radio: November 27, 2015: Black Friday

November 27, 2015 20:38 - 2 hours - 63 MB

It's an RFR tradition!  Every year on Thanksgiving, we give thanks to you, our listening audience, by turning the spotlight on your voice mail and feedback. As always, you filled up our inbox and we love hearing what you have to say! From anticipation for THE FORCE AWAKENS to George Lucas to Slave Leia and more, loyal RFR listeners always have a ton to say! Plus, Jimmy Mac and STAR WARS REBELS actor Taylor Gray (Ezra Bridger) enjoy AHL hockey action at a Chicago Wolves game and we get a spec...

Star Wars Oxygen: Volume 23

November 26, 2015 01:54 - 1 hour - 95.9 MB

THE FORCE AWAKENS in three weeks and with the film premiere so close, we are finally getting little tastes of the soundtrack in TV spots and a clip from the American Music Awards. We analyze what little tantalizing tidbits that are out there so far. Speaking of the AMA's, this year's show featured a tribute to John Williams himself by Harrison Ford and the a cappella group Pentonix. We review this suprising and unique performance. And we continue our focus on the music of REVENGE OF THE SITH...

Star Wars Rebels: Declassified "Blood Sisters"

November 24, 2015 00:25 - 1 hour - 31 MB

We get another look into Sabine's mysterious past with the arrival of a new bounty hunter in "Blood Sisters". Joining Jason & Jimmy to discuss this season two episode of STAR WARS REBELS is artist/entrepreneur Kevin Liell (Norse Legion). Listen in to see if what we thought of this episode, our speculations on what happened in Sabine's past, and how this will effect the character moving forward. Plus, Liell tells us all about his experience meeting J.J. Abrams at the Art Awakens art show in H...

Rebel Force Radio: November 20, 2015

November 20, 2015 21:04 - 1 hour - 47 MB

With STAR WARS THE FORCE AWAKENS on the horizon, George Lucas gets more and more outspoken the closer we get to the film's premiere. We review recent comments by George concerning his original ideas for the sequel trilogy that were eventually discarded and why he had to step away. News about TFA continues to break at a lightspeed pace. We review the latest TV spots, box office predictions, Entertainment Weekly's STAR WARS special issue, and recent Harrison Ford media appearances. From Starki...

Star Wars Rebels: Declassified "Wings of the Master"

November 17, 2015 00:07 - 1 hour - 29.2 MB

Hera takes to the sky to prove the B-Wing has what it takes to deliver a blow to the Empire in "WIngs of the Master". STAR WARS artist Paul Bateman joins us to break down this episode and define what insipred it. From the influence of Ralph McQuarrie to the direction of Dave Filoni, we cover it all on REBELS: DECLASSIFIED

Rebel Force Radio: November 13, 2015

November 13, 2015 20:16 - 1 hour - 50.5 MB

The first TV spot for STAR WARS THE FORCE AWAKENS debuted this week and we review the new footage from the film that was revealed; News is confirmed about the future of Disney's STAR WARS WEEKENDS and we react; Shocking and insulting comments from Simon Pegg regarding fans of the STAR WARS prequels gets us worked up; Is Disney retiring all Slave Leia merchandising? We break down this rumor and the entire concept of the metal bikini in a roundtable discussion and debate with two special surpr...

RFR Bonus: Dave Filoni

November 11, 2015 22:56 - 53 minutes - 24.6 MB

STAR WARS REBELS Executive Producer and RFR's leader in the Wolf Pack Dave Filoni joins us to discuss the mysteries of season 2 including the return of Captain Rex and the rise of 2 new inquisitors. Dave fills us in on what has happened so far, along with tons of behind-the-scenes stories and tantalizing hints of what's to come. Plus, we talk about the build-up to THE FORCE AWAKENS and tales from his experiences working with George Lucas. Do not miss this exclusive RFR podcast conversation w...

Star Wars Rebels: Declassified: "Brothers of the Broken Horn"

November 09, 2015 23:25 - 1 hour - 28 MB

Hondo Ohnaka is the latest character to make the cross-over from THE CLONE WARS to REBELS. Join us as we discuss the series debut for the popular pirate with our panelists: J.C.Reifenberg (Hughes The Force/Summer '78) and author/podcaster David Sparks (MacPowerUsers.com)

Rebel Force Radio: November 6, 2015

November 06, 2015 19:33 - 2 hours - 70.4 MB

Despite J.J. Abrams himself assuring us last week that there will be no more new trailers, this morning we saw the surprise release of a NEW international trailer for STAR WARS THE FORCE AWAKENS. As this breaking news developed, Jimmy Mac and Paul Bateman raced to their microphones to discuss immediately.  As a matter of fact, Paul did not even have time to watch the trailer until the show so you will be there with him as he watches it for the first time. We break down the entire thing shot-...

Rebel Force Radio: October 31, 2015: Happy Halloween

October 31, 2015 19:12 - 2 hours - 56.6 MB

Spend Halloween with Rebel Force Radio as we bring you the latest STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS updates, fallout and reaction to the trailer, interview highlights from J.J. Abrams, reaction from John Boyega, and comments about the future of Luke Skywalker from Mark Hamill himself...back in 2005! Plus, special guest Steve Sansweet from Rancho Obi-Wan stops by to talk about their contributions to the latest Kraft Star Wars Mac 'n Cheese ad campaign, Galaween, and his thoughts on the TFA trailer...

Star Wars Rebels: Declassified: "Always Two There Are"

October 30, 2015 17:09 - 1 hour - 33.9 MB

The second season of STAR WARS REBELS rolls along with the latest episode "Always Two There Are" and the debut of a new threat for the crew of The Ghost. Two new Inquisitors have turned up the heat in pursuit of Ahsoka and the rebels, while Ezra struggles to learn the ways of The Force.  We break down the episode and take a few moments to consider how it impacts the saga on a whole with our amazing roundtable panel featuring Australian comedian Steele Saunders (www.steelesaunders.com) and To...

Star Wars Oxygen: The Music of John Williams: Vol. 22

October 28, 2015 18:21 - 1 hour - 88.5 MB

The music from the newest trailer for STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS had fans buzzing upon it's release last week. Was it new music by John Williams? Is it from the soundtrack to the upcoming film?  How does it compare to the music from previous Star Wars trailers? This month on Oxygen, we attempt to answer those questions as Jimmy Mac goes head-to-head with David W. Collins in a passionate and opinionated debate about the merits of the piece and the current trends in major motion picture mark...

Rebel Force Radio: October 23, 2015

October 24, 2015 04:35 - 1 hour - 48.3 MB

We bask in the wake of the record-setting trailer and ticket launch for STAR WARS THE FORCE AWAKENS and recap our own experiences scoring tix for the biggest movie of the decade. Then, we turn the show over to you as we feature listener v-mail and e-mail. We listen to your reactions, recorded in the minutes following the debut of the trailer. Speculation, rumor, analysis, and crazy wild guesses, nothing in this show is off limits! Plus, new info along with more strong opinions about the musi...

Star Wars Rebels: Declassified "Relics of the Old Republic"

October 23, 2015 17:39 - 56 minutes - 26.2 MB

STAR WARS REBELS continued the "Return of the Clones" arc with the action-packed "Relics of the Old Republic".  Joining us at the Rebels roundtable are the TechnoRetro Dads, Josh "Jedi Shua" Stolte and Stuart "Shazbazzar" Tullis. From AT-AT's in action to the reunion of Captain Rex and Ahsoka, we discuss it all.  Plus, for better or worse, we continue the debate: Is Luke Skywalker Middle or Lower Class?

The Force Awakens Trailer Review

October 20, 2015 06:34 - 2 hours - 56.3 MB

With much fanfare, the third trailer for STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS was released hours ago with a live premiere during ABC's MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL.  Minutes after the trailer debuted, we sat down at our microphones to bring you our immediate reaction, opinions and examination of this amazing new TFA sneak peek. Joining us out-of-the-box are council members F.J. DeSanto and Paul Bateman who have a lot to say as we break down the trailer shot-by-shot. Then stay tuned as Sam Witwer and Kyle N...

Rebel Force Radio: October 16, 2015

October 17, 2015 07:13 - 2 hours - 57.5 MB

STAR WARS REBELS writer Steven Melching joins us In The Cantina to talk about writing Star Wars,  the return of the clones, and behind-the-scenes stories from season 2. STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS news is heating up! We have details and rumors about the next trailer, the next poster, the logo, the running time, and the possible rating designation. Plus, we go on a Star Wars toy run, Ziro The Hutt checks in, and we have more on the strained relationship between Darth Vader actor David Prowse...

Star Wars Rebels: Declassified "The Lost Commanders"

October 16, 2015 06:43 - 1 hour - 36.3 MB

The RFR roundtable is back with Star Wars Rebels: Declassified. Season two is fully underway with the newest weekly episode "The Lost Commanders" and the return of Captain Rex. We discuss the return of some familiar characters from THE CLONE WARS and their impact on the Rebels universe with Tricia Barr (Fangirls Going Rogue) and Steve Glosson (Geek Out Loud). 

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