Rebel Force Radio: Star Wars Podcast
Rebel Force Radio: Star Wars Podcast provides "STAR WARS" information and entertainment. This is the home of THE MANDALORIAN AFTER SHOW. From the Classic Trilogy, through the Prequels, Sequels and streaming shows like ANDOR, AHSOKA, THE ACOLYTE, SKELETON CREW...Rebel Force Radio puts you on the front lines of fandom. Plus, plenty of THE BAD BATCH, CLONE WARS and REBELS too! Join hosts Jason Swank and Jimmy Mac McInerney for interviews with celebrity guests, news, opinions, comedy, reviews, giveaways, and much more from a galaxy far, far away.
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Acolytes and Oreos
05/17/2024
Acolytes and Oreos
With THE ACOLYTE premiere mere weeks away, we breakdown the latest trailer and promo videos to look for clues and provide some wild speculation about what we think will happen in the series. Signorey Weaver may be joining the cast of THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU and we talk about the possibility. STAR WARS Oreos are on the way! We listen to comments from spokesperson Josh Gad and look at a cool Star Wars-Oreo moment from the past. Plus, we take care of some unfinished TALES OF THE EMPIRE business, we recap May The Fourth in Bristol CT and more!
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TALES OF THE EMPIRE After Show
05/11/2024
TALES OF THE EMPIRE After Show
Lucasfilm adds another entry in the "Tales of" series of animated shorts. This time, the focus is on Thrawn-allegiant Morgan Elsbeth and Clone Wars Jedi traitor Barriss Offee. Throw in some Dathomir witches and fresh Inquisitor recruits, and you have our attention. Check out our analysis of each episode along with your calls and insights! Get ad-free shows, bonus podcasts, full show video and more with RFR on Patreon!
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May The Fourth LIVE from Bristol CT
05/06/2024
May The Fourth LIVE from Bristol CT
RFR descended upon the city of Bristol, CT on May the Fourth for a live show in front of a great crowd at the Rockwell Theater. Join us as we celebrate "Star Wars Day" and party with RFR V.I.P.s, special guests, live music from High Adventure, and a ton of laughs. Plus, the history of "May The Fourth Be With You" and Jimmy Mac reviews his latest trip to Galaxy's Edge. Thank you Arianna Theirrault, the City of Bristol CT, and loyal RFR listeners from the region and around the country who traveled to New England to join us! Look for the full show video on YouTube, coming soon! For bonus podcasts, ad-free shows, full show video and more, join RFR on Patreon! Check out the limited edition Star Wars shoes from Bull Airs
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THE BAD BATCH After Show: SERIES FINALE with Stephen Stanton
05/02/2024
THE BAD BATCH After Show: SERIES FINALE with Stephen Stanton
"The Cavalry Has Arrived" and THE BAD BATCH's explosive series finale is here! Join us as we dig deep into this final episode and reflect on the epic three-season journey with Clone Force 99. The voice of Governor Tarkin, Stephen Stanton calls in to surprise us once again! Plus, the chat is popping and phone lines are jamming for the final Rebel Force Radio BAD BATCH After Show Livestream! For ad-free shows, bonus podcasts, full show video and more, join !
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THE BAD BATCH After Show: "Flash Strike"
04/30/2024
THE BAD BATCH After Show: "Flash Strike"
The Rebel Force Radio BAD BATCH After Show livestream returns with a look at the action-packed episode, "Flash Strike." Omega makes a huge discovery on Mount Tantiss while her "brothers" race to rescue her from the clutches of the evil Doctor Hemlock. Check out our full breakdown along with live calls featuring your thoughts and theories about this PENULTIMATE adventure with the Batch. Watch the full show video on our YouTube channel www.youtube.com/rebelforceradio For ad-free shows, bonus podcasts, full show video and more, join RFR on Patreon! www.patreon.com/rebelforceradio
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STAR WARS Potpourri
04/20/2024
STAR WARS Potpourri
We have a smokin’ show for you this week as we go behind-the-scenes of the KENOBI series with highlights from a recent Ewan McGregor interview. Listener Feedback has us wondering which STAR WARS characters received the most screen time and will a “Main Event” conclude THE BAD BATCH or will it come short? Star Wars in Pop Culture spotlights the comedy of SCTV. Plus, Star Wars in the dispensary, and how are RETURN OF THE JEDI and Cheech and Chong connected? Light up and listen!
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THE BAD BATCH AFTER SHOW: "Into The Breach"
04/18/2024
THE BAD BATCH AFTER SHOW: "Into The Breach"
The Batch team with an unlikely partner to find Tantiss, while Omega begins talk of escape with her fellow "specimens." Get ready for detailed discussion, analysis, and listener phone calls. Hear our thoughts and theories along with your fellow STAR WARS fans as the BAD BATCH story begins to ramp up toward its conclusion! Get ad-free shows, bonus podcasts, full show video and more with RFR on Patreon!
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TRAILER BREAKDOWNS: TALES OF THE EMPIRE and STAR WARS OUTLAWS
04/13/2024
TRAILER BREAKDOWNS: TALES OF THE EMPIRE and STAR WARS OUTLAWS
We analyze the two new trailers that have Star Wars fans talking: TALES OF THE EMPIRE and STAR WARS OUTLAWS. Along with those breakdowns, we also have a bunch of cool stuff you won’t hear anywhere else, like more highlights from the recently discovered rare 1977 radio interview featuring Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher on their first and only STAR WARS promotional tour together, and the world premiere of Puppet Lando’s all-new original tune “Buckle Up Baby”. Plus, we review the STAR WARS stuff on display at the DISNEY100: THE EXHIBITION in Chicago, listener feedback about THE BAD BATCH and more! Get ad-free shows, bonus podcasts and full show video with RFR on Patreon! www.patreon.com/rebelforceradio
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THE BAD BATCH After Show: "Juggernaut"
04/11/2024
THE BAD BATCH After Show: "Juggernaut"
The Batch look for any clues that might lead them to Tantiss as their search for Omega becomes desperate, while Hemlock continues his quest to make an elusive and evil scientific breakthrough. We break it all down along with your calls, thoughts, theories and observations as we react to episode 12: "Juggernaut". Watch the show on YouTube! www.youtube.com/rebelforceradio Go to the front of the line with RFR on Patreon! www.patreon.com/rebelforceradio
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THE BAD BATCH After Show: "Identity Crisis/Point of No Return"
04/05/2024
THE BAD BATCH After Show: "Identity Crisis/Point of No Return"
It's a double batch with two thrill-packed episodes to discuss this week. We're breaking down "Identity Crisis" and "Point of No Return", a pair of episodes featuring great character moments, intense action, killer cameos, heroics and heartbreak. Join us for our full review featuring a surprise call from Governor Tarkin voice actor Stephen Stanton, along with your live calls, great observations, thoughts and theories! Get ad-free shows, bonus podcasts, full show video and more at RFR on Patreon
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Rare 1977 STAR WARS Radio Interview Discovery!
03/30/2024
Rare 1977 STAR WARS Radio Interview Discovery!
EXCLUSIVE! Thanks to a recent discovery, we present highlights from the very first-ever STAR WARS publicity tour featuring a rare interview with Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, and Carrie Fisher. Recorded live on the air in June 1977 in Chicago, it’s a funny and fascinating look-back at the STAR WARS phenomenon while it was still in its infancy. And you can only hear it on RFR. Plus, we feature the latest in STAR WARS news including comments from D.B. Weiss about the STAR WARS trilogy he was developing along with his “Game of Thrones” production partner David Benioff, a Jake Lloyd update, and Ewan McGregor interview highlights with his wife, Hera Syndulla actress Mary Elizabeth Winstead (AHSOKA). Along with listener feedback and Star Wars In Pop Culture features “Young Sheldon”. Get ad-free shows, bonus podcasts and full show video with RFR on Patreon!
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THE BAD BATCH After Show: "The Harbinger"
03/28/2024
THE BAD BATCH After Show: "The Harbinger"
HARBINGER /ˈhärbənjər/ (noun) - a person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another. foreshadows a future event; omen; sign. The Batch look to a mysterious figure from the past for answers about the Empire's interest in Omega. Is the arrival of this individual a "harbinger" for things to come? Join us as we break down "The Harbinger," the latest from THE BAD BATCH, on the RFR After Show along with your thoughts and theories! Get ad-free shows, bonus podcasts, full show video and more at RFR on Patreon
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Analyzing THE ACOLYTE Trailer
03/23/2024
Analyzing THE ACOLYTE Trailer
We react to and breakdown THE ACOLYTE trailer, scene-by-scene, frame-by-frame. ROGUE SQUADRON, not dead yet! We have interview highlights from director Patty Jenkins on the newly-resurrected movie project. C-3PO actor Anthony Daniels recently auctioned off his personal STAR WARS memorabilia collection of props for big cash. F.J. DeSanto attended the preview party and he joins us with a full report. We pay tribute to actor Michael Culver, Capt. Needa from THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK, plus,The Billy Dee Quote of the Week continues as we review highlights from Billy Dee Williams autobiography “Hello, What Have We Here” and more! Get FULL SHOW VIDEO, Ad-free shows, bonus podcasts and more with RFR on Patreon: OFFICIAL WEBSITE: FACEBOOK - Like RFR! X - Follow RFR! https://twitter.com/RFRRebelForce INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/rebelforceradio
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THE BAD BATCH After Show: "Bad Territory"
03/21/2024
THE BAD BATCH After Show: "Bad Territory"
The Batch tracks down an old adversary for clues as to why Omega is so valuable to the Empire. Join us for a breakdown of this latest episode on RFR's THE BAD BATCH After Show for thoughts, theories and observations in the online chat and live phone calls with the best group of STAR WARS fans in the galaxy! For ad-free shows, bonus podcasts and full show video, join !
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THE BAD BATCH After Show - "Infiltration" / "Extraction"
03/15/2024
THE BAD BATCH After Show - "Infiltration" / "Extraction"
It's a double batch this week with two new episodes to break down on THE BAD BATCH After Show. It's a Clone Trooper reunion with many of the "brothers" from previous episodes checking in and callbacks to earlier seasons of THE BAD BATCH and THE CLONE WARS. Join us for our breakdown along with thoughts, theories and observations from your fellow STAR WARS fans
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Beer Ads Edited Into STAR WARS Films Go Viral
03/09/2024
Beer Ads Edited Into STAR WARS Films Go Viral
Sure, THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU film is deep in pre-production, THE BAD BATCH is steeped in mid-season, and new STAR WARS home video releases are on the way. But despite all that, the biggest story in STAR WARS news this week is the resurfacing of a 2003 broadcast from Chile featuring beer advertising edited into the STAR WARS movies themselves. We look at some of the footage and discuss the impact on the internet this old footage has had. In other news, new 4k Blu Ray releases for OBI-WAN KENOBI and ANDOR were revealed this week, composer John Williams revealed a big “mistake” he made when composing music for the original 1977 STAR WARS film, an odd goof has been discovered by freeze-framing REVENGE OF THE SITH, and we pay tribute to a late Friend of the Show, Mark Dodson - The voice of Salacious Crumb. Plus, we feature more highlights from Billy Dee Williams’ new autobiography, BAD BATCH listener feedback and more!
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THE BAD BATCH After Show: "The Return"
03/07/2024
THE BAD BATCH After Show: "The Return"
Tensions are running high this week as Crosshair's return creates mistrust on both sides. Join us for the RFR After Show as we look at "The Return," the latest episode of THE BAD BATCH's final season. With callbacks to pivotal moments from season two's "The Outpost" and snow wyrms, we know this is a BAD BATCH breakdown you don't want to miss! We're taking your calls (Patreon members first!) and watching the chat for your thoughts, theories and speculation.. Get ad-free shows, bonus podcasts, full show video, and a great community of amazing STAR WARS fans, support RFR on Patreon!
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"Hello, What Have We Here?"
03/02/2024
"Hello, What Have We Here?"
Lando Calrissian actor Billy Dee Williams has committed his life story to a new autobiography called appropriately “Hello, What Have We Here”. We feature highlights from the audiobook and welcome back “The Billy Dee Quote of the Week”. We have production updates for the upcoming STAR WARS streaming series THE ACOLYTE and feature film THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU, along with more about Gina Carano’s lawsuit against Lucasfilm. Plus, listener feedback about THE BAD BATCH, a write-in campaign for KENOBI season two inspired by Ewan McGregor himself, and find out how you can join us for a live “Star Wars Day” podcast on May The Fourth! Get ad-free shows, bonus podcasts, full show video and a great community of STAR WARS fans at RFR on Patreon! www.patreon.com/rebelforceradio
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THE BAD BATCH After Show: "A Different Approach"
02/29/2024
THE BAD BATCH After Show: "A Different Approach"
Omega and Crosshair are on the run in "A Different Approach." Join us for the RFR After Show as we go under the hood of this latest action-packed episode of THE BAD BATCH, featuring your calls (Patreon members first!) and superchats with some amazing thoughts and theories from your fellow STAR WARS fans! Get ad-free shows, bonus podcasts, full show video and more with RFR on Patreon!
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THE BAD BATCH After Show: Season 3 Premiere
02/23/2024
THE BAD BATCH After Show: Season 3 Premiere
THE RFR AFTER SHOW IS BACK and diving deep into the exciting three-part season premiere of THE BAD BATCH! Picking up where season two left off, we'll be talking about "Confined", "Paths Unknown" and "Shadows of Tantiss". Get ready for detailed discussion, in-depth analysis, and listener phone calls and theories with fellow STAR WARS fans. For ad-free shows, bonus podcasts, full show video and more, support RFR on Patreon!
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Summer of STAR WARS: THE ACOLYTE
02/17/2024
Summer of STAR WARS: THE ACOLYTE
The next STAR WARS streaming series, THE ACOLYTE, is coming this summer. We discuss what we know about the story and listen to comments from showrunner Leslye Headland to find clues. Former MANDALORIAN actor Gina Carano made waves last week by revealing her lawsuit against Lucasfilm for wrongful termination. We listen to new comments from Gina explaining why she wants to move forward with litigation and the challenges she’s encountered since losing her gig. We also consider the future for the character Cara Dune and wonder if there is a chance Gina will return to the role. Could the character get recast with a new actor? We speculate! We also continue our search for the “new” Wilhelm Scream with fresh evidence gathered by the RFR Investigative Report Team. Plus, THE PHANTOM MENACE celebrates its 25th anniversary this year with a return to the theaters, STAR WARS kitchen items, Sith Lightning, STAR WARS in Pop Culture and more! Get FULL SHOW VIDEO, Ad-free shows, bonus podcasts and more with RFR on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/RebelForceRadio
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STAR WARS Controversies and Condolences
02/10/2024
STAR WARS Controversies and Condolences
The Gina Carano controversy resurfaced this week as she finally filed a lawsuit against Lucasfilm claiming she was unfairly terminated from the role of Cara Dune on THE MANDALORIAN. We review the complaint and speculate about the eventual outcome. We offer our condolences to the family of Carl Weathers as the legendary actor behind Greef Carga sadly passed away. We pay tribute to Carl with audio highlights from his career as a member of the STAR WARS family along with reaction from Dave Filoni. We also raise a Red (Han) Solo Cup to the late country music superstar Toby Keith. Plus, more discussion about the upcoming “Rey Skywalker” film with audio from Daisy Ridley and FANBOYS celebrates its 15th anniversary.
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Juicy STAR WARS Movie Rumors
02/03/2024
Juicy STAR WARS Movie Rumors
We present a collection of the latest rumors about upcoming STAR WARS films and break them down to determine if they are potentially true or potentially false. From Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy to James Mangold to Dave Filoni, we look at the order in which their movies will be released. Plus, really interesting rumors about Shawn Levy’s STAR WARS project and how it ties into the big picture. We have interview highlights from Daisy Ridley about her future in STAR WARS and AHSOKA’s Natasha Liu Bordizzo talks about Sabine’s connection to The Force. Plus, listener feedback, STAR WARS in Pop Culture, and we get grumpy discussing the potholes of STAR WARS memorabilia collecting. Get bonus podcasts, ad-free shows, and full show video with RFR on Patreon!
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Batch to the Future
01/26/2024
Batch to the Future
We review the new trailer for season three of THE BAD BATCH and speculate about the return of Asajj Ventress, with live callers weighing in on The Batch and other STAR WARS news and topics. Plus, listeners weigh in with STAR WARS "What If...?" scenarios and more! Get ad-free shows, bonus podcasts, full show video and more with RFR on Patreon! www.patreon.com/rebelforceradio
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Is Rey Skywalker Dead?
01/20/2024
Is Rey Skywalker Dead?
Rey movie on? Rey movie off? Rey movie next? Rey movie delayed indefinitely? Inconsistent, yet consistent, rumors are flying around about the status of Daisy Ridley’s upcoming Rey Skywalker film. We analyze the rumors and look at other clues about the mysterious movie, including comments from Daisy Ridley herself. Are future stories told outside STAR WARS canon via Marvel’s “What-if…?” concept on the way? We consider the potential and offer ten ideas for “What-If…?” STAR WARS stories. We have audio highlights from recent interviews including an ANDOR update from Diego Luna, a look back at AHSOKA season one via comments from Rosario Dawson and Eman Esfandi, and Natalie Portman talks about meeting “her son” Mark Hamill at The Golden Globe Awards. Plus, STAR WARS in Pop Culture and more! Get ad-free shows, bonus podcasts and full show video at RFR on Patreon: Visit our website for the latest shows, updates, news and merch: www.rebelforceradio.com
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THE MANDALORIAN is Heading to The Silver Screen
01/12/2024
THE MANDALORIAN is Heading to The Silver Screen
In a surprise announcement this week, Lucasfilm revealed THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU will be an upcoming feature film to go into production this year. We look forward to the Mando movie and how it will affect the other STAR WARS films already in the pipeline. Director of the upcoming Daisy Ridley "New Jedi Order" film, Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, made her first on-camera comments about the movie, inciting negative backlash from the fanbase. We analyze her statements within their appropriate context and try to discover what gives her the proper skill set to direct a STAR WARS film. Check out Factor for amazing ready made meals delivered to your door! www.factormeals.com/RFR50
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STAR WARS Holidays with The Heder Bros
12/23/2023
STAR WARS Holidays with The Heder Bros
Napoleon Dynamite’s Jon Heder and his brother Doug are huge STAR WARS fans and they join us In The Cantina to share stories about growing up with the original film releases, the toys, the prequels and more. Hear stories from their youth about fights over the Kenner Millennium Falcon, learn which brother auditioned for Anakin Skywalker, and find out whether or not Napoleon Dynamite himself is truly a Star Wars fan. And of course, both of the brothers answer the legendary Yoda Questionnaire! Plus, Hayden Christensen recently commented on his appearance as Anakin in AHSOKA. We have the highlights, along with a ton of STAR WARS conversation to stuff your stocking! Get ad-free episodes, bonus podcasts, and full show video by supporting RFR on Patreon!
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THE MANDALORIAN or REY: Who's Got Next?
12/16/2023
THE MANDALORIAN or REY: Who's Got Next?
Since the announcement at Star Wars Celebration back in April, fans assumed Daisy Ridley’s upcoming STAR WARS film would be the next release. Now, new info indicates this may not be the case. Find out what we know! Plus, we have exclusive info about what may be the 2024 STAR WARS streaming schedule courtesy of an ANDOR insider. Adam Driver is still making the talk show circuit and revealing info about the making of the Sequel Trilogy. Hear what he had to say about Kylo Ren’s ever-shifting story arc and working with Harrison Ford on the day Han Solo died. And, we look back at the year of STAR WARS and RFR in 2023 along with listener calls from RFR Patreon supporters and more! Remember, you can get ad-free shows, bonus podcasts, full show video and more at RFR on Patreon!
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Future STAR WARS: Quality over Quantity?
12/09/2023
Future STAR WARS: Quality over Quantity?
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
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Dave Filoni Got A Promotion
12/02/2023
Dave Filoni Got A Promotion
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!
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