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From the movies to the merchandise, this ragtag band of Rebels dares you to embrace a larger view of the Force. Hosted by Travis English (@akastarwarskid) and Jip Hubbard (@darthlegalis).Be you Sith, senator or Snoke, we welcome your devotion. Listen here!

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Force Cult - Episode 200: So Long & Thanks For All The Sith

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2020 96:58


For our 200th and final episode, we are joined once again by Alyce & Laura of the Force Toast Podcast. We say our farewells with some rumors and final speculations on upcoming Star Wars content. We go all out with an epic Would You Rathtar?! showdown that gets a little...hairy.  

Force Cult - Episode 199: Maclunkey & A Magical Pog

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2020 54:54


We welcome back Peter Townley to catch up on the sequel trilogy and The Mandalorian. You thought he was great as Maclunkey, well check him out his latest role; Peter Townley as Christopher Walken as Emperor Palpatine in our latest installment of Jedi Masterpiece Theatre! He's got all the best armies. 

Force Cult - Episode 1098: Jip & Travis' Infinite Playlist

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2020 85:10


We come to terms with the cancellation of Celebration 2020, but the blow is softened with gameplay footage from SQUADRONS! From the dusty, oversized CD binders to a heartfelt curation of Star Wars music, the boys put together a mixtape for our listeners of the galaxy's finest tunes. And a big Force Cult announcement!

Force Cult - Episode 198: Jip & Travis' Infinite Playlist

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2020 85:10


We come to terms with the cancellation of Celebration 2020, but the blow is softened with gameplay footage from SQUADRONS! From the dusty, oversized CD binders to a heartfelt curation of Star Wars music, the boys put together a mixtape for our listeners of the galaxy's finest tunes. And a big Force Cult announcement!

Force Cult - Episode 197: Galactic Gladiators

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2020 50:11


With the premiere of Jedi Temple Challenge, we reminisce on the gameshows of our childhood and potential Star Wars adaptations. Things might be crazy out there, but remember, rebellions are built on hope. 

Force Cult - Episode 196: Revenge of the Sith Nerds

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2020 64:28


We look back 15 years to the night we thought Star Wars was over when Episode III premiered. Casting rumors for The Mandalorian season 2 are dropping right and left and honestly, but rumors often do more harm than good! 

Force Cult - Episode 195: Call Me By Your Clone Name

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2020 78:06


Our pal Andy Blanchard stops by once again for Star Wars Day as we talk about the tearjerking Clone Wars finale. We breakdown the tragic arcs of Maul and Ahsoka Tano, but keep things balanced with a round of our favorite game, Would You Rathar?! 

Force Cult - Episode 194: Anakin & the Naboo Crew

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2020 53:00


Jip & Travis celebrate the Siege of Mandalore and its many awesome battles. We question the future of Celebration and how social distancing will alter fan events. 

Force Cult - Episode 193: Clone War Quarantine

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2020 52:38


As quarantine continues, we latch onto what little Star Wars news can be had, all the while finding ourselves a bit frustrated with the latest episodes of Clone Wars. Jip has a pitch for a new series and Travis has a bizarre connection to Samuel L. Jackson. 

Force Cult - Episode 192: *Not A Filler Episode

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2020 61:22


Time to shelter in place and listen to some geeks talk about Star Wars! We're thrilled with the home release of The Rise Of Skywalker and realize how the end of a saga also crushes our dreams. As the new episodes of Clone Wars continue, we discuss Ahsoka's path and live-action casting rumors. 

Force Cult - Episode 191: Clone Wars Rewind Pt.2/ Wizards In Space

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2020 68:05


Our look back at The Clone Wars continues, specifically the Mortis arc from season 3. We discuss the more spiritual aspects of the Force and how it pulls from different religions. Additionally we chat about the latest episodes from Season 7 and the Techno Union Army.  

Force Cult - Episode 190: High Republic/ High Fashion

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2020 66:18


We're 100% that batch, the Bad Batch. The Clone Wars is back and the weekly release schedule is killing us. We discuss Project Luminous aka The High Republic and the possibilities for the future of Star Wars or in this case, the past of it.

Force Cult - Episode 189: Clone Wars Rewind Pt.1

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2020 78:42


The return of The Clone Wars is upon us and we've decided to take a look back at some of the best arcs and characters of this incredible animated series. Whether you're in it for the shipping, bounty hunters or Jar Jar hijinks, there's a little something for everyone. Join us for part one of ???

Force Cult - Episode 188: Ring The Shame Bell

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2020 68:27


Jip & Travis return to the Outer Rim and discuss the season finale of The Mandalorian and our expectations for Season 2. Nobody hates Star Wars quite like Star Wars fans and The Rise Of Skywalker is no different. We've rounded up some absurd complaints for Episode IX to dissect and shake our heads at. 

Force Cult - Episode 187: The Emperor's New Kid

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2020 60:49


The dead speak! Well we weren't dead, but we're back for our first episode of 2020 and sharing our first reactions to The Rise Of Skywalker. We barely scratch the surface, but this is a Star Wars podcast, so have no fear, this conversation is far from over. 

Force Cult - Episode 186: Going Full Herzog

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2019 72:52


Catching up on Chapters 5-7 of The Mandalorian, we discuss our theories and expectations going into the season's finale. With only hours to spare before the release of The Rise Of Skywalker, we're excited and anxious as hell. We look toward the future of the franchise and how escaping the trilogy format may better the stories to come. 

Force Cult - Episode 185: Nazis & Lightsabers

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2019 48:08


Travis chats one-on-one with Phil Hawkins, writer/director of the newly released fan film Star Wars Origins. A conversation about Phil's filmmaking origins, the many inspirations behind this epic project and standing out from other fan films.  

Force Cult - Episode 184: Is It Friday Yet?

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2019 58:25


Cosplayer extraordinaire Rei Kennex joins us this week to talk about chapters 3 & 4 of The Mandalorian and all the hard work that goes into looking like Ahsoka Tano. The world is obsessed with little baby Yoda (aka Colin), so it's no wonder he comes up in our latest round of Would You Rathtar?! 

Force Cult - Episode 183: The Sister Wives of Ki-Adi-Mundi

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2019 71:37


Friends of the show, Andy Blanchard & Andy Cortez return to give their impressions and opinions of the first 2 episodes of The Mandalorian. We've all sunk hours (except Jip) into the new game Jedi: Fallen Order and while there's room for improvement, it has our seal of approval! Could the Yoda baby be the true Chosen One sent to save the fandom?! 

Force Cult - Episode 182: The Mistranslation Of Jar Jar Binks

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2019 50:53


We welcome back Alyce & Laura (Force Toast Podcast) and find out what it takes to be a Star Wars trivia champion. When is Avatar 2 coming out and will J.J. Abrams be able to tie up all the loose threads in The Rise Of Skywalker? And things get lost in translation with our latest installment of Jedi Masterpiece Theatre (36:55)! 

Force Cult - Episode 181: C-3PO: Martyr or Master of Misdirection?

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2019 67:20


We analyze every shot of the final trailer for The Rise Of Skywalker and it's got us guessing and grasping at straws. Jip has some theories and Travis just wants some credit for his stolen ideas. We've got our tickets for opening night and counting down the days!

Force Cult - Episode 173: Kyber. Cryptex. Kryptonite

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2019 64:11


With a look at the upcoming game Jedi Fallen Order, we examine the gameplay and potential Dan Brown crossover opportunities. Travis thinks you should read Alphabet Squadron and Jip analyzes Superman's chances against a lightsaber.  

Force Cult - Episode 172: Goarse Cult

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2019 73:24


With great excitement, comes great trepidation. From new images of The Rise Of Skywalker to the opening of Galaxy's Edge, will our great expectations be met? The fans want Solo 2 to happen, but also the fans never wanted Solo in the first place. And finally, Travis has some beef with a theory making it's rounds on the internet. 

Force Cult - Episode 171: Shmi the Virgin and 20 Years of The Phantom Menace

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2019 69:44


We look back at the year 1999; the golden age of pop music and beginning of a new era for Star Wars. What if The CW network started producing television series in a galaxy far away? We've got a lineup of programming that'll have ratings higher than the skyscrapers of Coruscant! 

Force Cult - Episode 170: The Journey To The Future Of The Star Wars

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2019 60:51


Jip & Travis talk about all of the new books leading up to The Rise of Skywalker and future theatrical releases. Just in case Lucasfilm is running out of ideas for Star Wars TV shows, we'd like to throw a late night talk show and tycoon drama into the hat. 

Force Cult (And Beyond) - Avengers: Endgame Special

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2019 67:16


We try something a little different this week and discuss something other than Star Wars. The box office smash Avengers: Endgame was something we couldn't ignore. Much like Lucas' space opera, the MCU has been an epic saga that's had us talking for years and we thought surely there's some audience crossover. SPOILER HEAVY! 

Force Cult - Episode 169: Celebration Deep Dish

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2019 85:28


After another eventful Star Wars Celebration, Travis & Jip are joined by Andy Blanchard (Rooster Teeth, Achievement Hunter) to discuss the many announcements and exclusives. New Clone Wars! THE MANDALORIAN! And that one movie...The Rise Of Skywalker!

Force Cult - Episode IX Leak Special

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2019 33:48


Did you see the Episode IX image leaks from Reddit yesterday?! Well potential spoiler warning here in this special episode as we breakdown every low-res pixel.

Force Cult - Episode 168: The Loth-Wolves of Wall Street

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2019 57:08


Jip & Travis take a look at the final episodes of Star Wars Resistance and the potential for season two. Spoiler chat about Episode IX leads us to our greatest revelation yet... 

Force Cult - Would You Rathtar?! Vol. 2

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2019 35:20


Would You Rather, but with a Star Wars twist! This second installment features selections from previous episodes featuring Andy Cortez (Kinda Funny) and Alison Berrios (Cosplay For Jedi).

Force Cult - Episode 167: Nerf Nuggets & Jizz Music

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2019 58:56


Our pal Andy Blanchard (Achievement Hunter, Rooster Teeth) stops by to discuss the latest announcements on Galaxy's Edge and designated crying zones for fans. The return of Jedi Masterpiece Theatre, but with a twist!

Force Cult - Would You Rathtar?! Vol. 1

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2019 40:53


Would You Rather, but with a Star Wars twist! This first installment features selections from previous episodes featuring Andy Blanchard (Rooster Teeth, Achievement Hunter) and Whitney Van Laningham (Obsev Entertainment). 

Force Cult - Episode 166: Gin & Tonnika

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2019 84:14


Alyce & Laura of Force Toast Podcast join us this week to talk about their show, hopes and expectations for Celebration and a Rey origin fan theory. Travis hosts an epic game of Star Wars trivia and we debate if there are any benefits of having a Nute Gunray tramp stamp during a round of Would You Rathtar?!

Force Cult - Episode 165: All Quiet On The Star Wars Front

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2019 54:31


Official news for Episode IX continues to elude fans as false expectations run amuck online. Has Reddit cracked the code on the new title? Well if not, Travis and Jip have some excellent suggestions pulled from Legends! 

Force Cult - Episode 164: Binary Thinking

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2019 46:54


Jip & Travis try to crack the endgame of Star Wars Resistance and why the Colossus is so darn important to the First Order. Where's our episode IX title? And teaser? We need updates! We discuss the role of droids within the Star Wars narrative.  

Force Cult - Episode 163: Points Of Articulation

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2019 71:57


Action figure photographer Jason Yang (@workmoreorless , invisibleelement.com) joins us to talk about collecting as an adult, the Star Wars Fan Awards and the marketability of Jar Jar Binks. Plus, another round of Would You Rathtar?!

Force Cult - Episode 162: A Pile Of Old Books

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2019 69:30


We are joined by Corey Helton of Youtini to talk about Star Wars in 2019. Don't have a New Year's resolution yet? Read more (Star Wars) books! Plenty of exciting literature on the horizon, but we discuss a broad selection of Canon and Legends material. And finally we kick off our 5th year of the show with a round of Would You Rathtar? 

Force Cult - Episode 161: The Last Jedi Revisited

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2018 62:36


One year after it's release, Travis & Jip revisit the fan-dividing motion picture of a lifetime, Rian Johnson's The Last Jedi. Does it look like a Star War? Does it sound like a Star War? Does it taste like a Star War? 

Force Cult - Episode 160: The Christmas Star Wars Forgot

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2018 40:25


There may not be a Star Wars theatrical realease this holiday season, but that doesn't mean we can't celebrate! We discuss the Doza family secrets and ponder how best to survive the winter festivities in the galaxy far away during a round of Would You Rathar?  

Force Cult - Episode 159: Spies Like Us Bothans

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2018 46:10


We play catch up on the latest episodes of Resistance and rave about the newest animated addition, Galaxy Of Adventures. We want Bothans, Nick Nolte and a bloody title for Episode IX. 

Force Cult - Episode 158: A Galaxy On It's Edge

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2018 37:56


A Star Wars theme park has been a long time coming and while we wait for the opening of Galaxy's Edge in 2019, Travis & Jip draw up plans for their own attractions. 

Force Cult - Episode 157: Space Turtles/Dawn Of The Planet Of The Jedi

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2018 49:34


Travis & Jip recap the latest episodes of Resistance and what they think of the series thus far. With the announcement of a new live action series, we speculate on potential storylines and cameos. What should the title of Episode IX be? Well we've got a few options to choose from. 

Force Cult - Episode 156

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2018 47:42


Travis & Jip share their initial thoughts on Star Wars Resistance and hopeful cameos for the future of the show. A new bucket head is coming to town and we want to know who the !#%$ is under the helmet. 

Force Cult - Episode 155

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2018 52:33


Travis shares his VR experience from Secrets of the Empire, Jip has specifics on what he's looking for in a ship and we retro cast SOLO in the golden age of cinema.  

Force Cult - Episode 154

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2018 60:35


From snowball to full on avalanche, we discuss the origin, rise and fall of the Jedi highlighting some key moments from their history and how it is they became jerks. 

Force Cult - Episode 153

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2018 64:29


Jip & Travis drop some thought bombs with a focus on the history of the Sith and the origin of the Rule of Two.

Force Cult - Episode 152

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2018 56:37


With the first look at Star Wars Resistance, we share initial reactions, comparisons and expectations for the next animated series. All these new ships get us talking about our favorite and most memorable vessels in the galaxy, we get sidetracked fawning over Poe Dameron and discuss some early behind-the-scenes photos from Episode IX.  

Force Cult - Episode 151

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2018 53:19


This week Travis & Jip brainstorm a long list of ideas for potential Star Wars live-action programming and the history of hyperspace travel. With the recent departure of Jenmarie from the show, we open up about the future of Force Cult. 

Force Cult - Episode 150

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2018 52:00


Should Episode IX be split into two parts? Should there be a Star Wars/Scooby Doo crossover? What should the new live-action series be about? Have no fear, we've speculated on it all. Our boy Blanchard, Andy that is (Achievement Hunter/Rooster Teeth) joins us once again and portrays the noble Kenobi in another installment of Jedi Masterpiece Theatre. 

Force Cult - Episode 149

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2018 46:26


We welcome Alison Berrios (Cosplay For Jedi) to the show and talk about her passion for everyday cosplay and the Ewok Adventures. We're excited for Episode IX cast announcements and not only do we play a round of Would You Rathtar?, but bring back Jedi Masterpiece Theatre! 

Force Cult - Episode 148

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2018 46:35


The announcement of more prequel era books has raving and reminiscing on the Jedi Apprentice series and the romantic possibilities for Padme. Paolo? Klovis? We speculate on a potential leak about the upcoming animated series Resistance and manage to prophesy the announcement of Episode IX production. We round things out with a game of Would You Rathtar? and share some bittersweet news. 

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