Force Toast: A Star Wars Happy Hour

In Episode 135 hosts, Alyce and Laura catch up* on Star Wars Celebration news and dive into Andor S2 and how we're feeling about it after being underwhelmed by S1.Dark Matter filmed front of Laura's apartment and it was the coolest thing that's ever happened to her… man, that's sadAlyce girlbossed too hard, so you know what that means: chaos cubesSpotify poll! Tell us how your bougie a-- serves bubbly in your houseIt turns out Andor didn't rework its S2 release schedule to qualify for the Emmys… so it for real is starting to feel like an attackStar Wars Celebration Japan highlights! The Mando movie will have walkers and troopers and Zeb, oh my!Star Wars animation is back, baby! Maul: Shadow Lord was announced at SWCJ as the next animated series, along with more Star Wars Visions and The Ninth Jedi (Visions S1) gets a full series.The High Republic Phase III will wrap up with a comic that has an ominous descriptionGang's all here! It's The High Republic's Luminous Nine in full temple armor for your viewing pleasure. Also, Ember lives!Google's AI killed at least 5 trees trying to do an image search of Jordanna SparkburnRecap on Tap: More non-spoilery thoughts on The High Republic: Into the Light, plus Laura and Alyce may finally be coming around on Andor? Maybe?In Toast To, Alyce finally returns to her D&D game and Laura finds out exactly how the Empire STRIPPED Back at Star Wars burlesque.Helpful links referenced in this episode:Kevin, John and Laura discussed the first 3 episodes of Andor season 2 on The Jedi Way, and there is some disagreement in the room, to say the least!Twitter: @forcetoastpod | @sLeiaAllDay | @ShutUp_LauraInstagram: @forcetoastpodBluesky: forcetoastpod.bsky.socialEmail: forcetoastpod@gmail.comWebsite: forcetoastpod.com*This podcast contains a sh!t ton of profanity and boozin. You can find a bleeped version of this podcast absolutely nowhere. Cheers!

In Episode 134, hosts Alyce and Laura are back* with more absurd segues to discuss all the ongoings in the world of Star Wars!Is it still fancy if the debutante ball is BYOB?Pedophile is out, Meemaw is in. This is about eyewear. More tales to come! Tales of the Underworld means more Asajj Ventress and more Asajj Ventress means more happy fans (it's us, we're the happy fans).Rogue One was almost ten years ago. That sentence sucks, right? Time is crazy. Credit where credit is due: we have a lot of Star Wars content - including Andor - because of The Mandalorian (via Empire Magazine)Disney went full HBO-mode with the episode lengths for Andor season 2 (via Bespin Bulletin) Sorry, Matt Damon is not going to be in Star Wars. But Not-Matt-Damon is maybe going to be in Star Wars? Publishing is out here giving away their pie with breakfast (is that SNL reference too old?) (via starwars.com)Star Wars is just messing with us now with all these Vader stories. It's starting to feel like a personal attack. Something, something Plagueis theoryDon't you love it when we talk about an event that is happening soon but forget to say WHEN and WHERE during our discussion? We never claimed to be pros at this. Fortunately, Gizmodo has the details about the original Star Wars screening. Recap on Tap: Alyce shares a brief, spoiler-free review of Reign of the Empire: The Mask of Fear, then Alyce and Laura share some initial thoughts on The High Republic: Into the Light and its… uh… let's say, interesting early tone shift. Star Wars has a weird obsession with giving women metal mid-sections, and for that we ask… why? Interpol may have an APB out on Laura. So if you see her, no you didn't. Twitter: @forcetoastpod | @sLeiaAllDay | @ShutUp_LauraInstagram: @forcetoastpodBluesky: forcetoastpod.bsky.socialEmail: forcetoastpod@gmail.comWebsite: forcetoastpod.com*This podcast contains a sh!t ton of profanity and boozin. You can find a bleeped version of this podcast absolutely nowhere. Cheers!

In Episode 133, hosts Alyce and Laura indulge* in some Millennial Core (in addition to all the normal Star Wars stuff)!This is random, but Yellowjackets comes up a lot in this episode, so there are spoilers in this episode for Yellowjackets in general (except episode 3x8)An update on Luke's Medal of Yavin, just cuz. Plus, everything you could ever want to know about how to make an offer on a $300,000 movie propSome thoughts on the Andor season 2 trailer Like a zombie cockroach that won't die, someone brought up Star Wars: Underworld so now everyone is talking about it again (via Variety)Catching up with Alyce on where she's at with Reign of the Empire: The Mask of Fear (no spoilers)Highlights from the Star Wars Celebration Japan panel schedule + some general Star Wars Celebration tips and tricks (Hot Tip: don't skip the Doug Chiang panel)It's not Caravan of Corrections, it's the… Yacht of Yellowjackets? lol that's dumb, anyway, spoiler warning for Seasons 1, 2 + episodes 1-7 of season 3 (Not your thing? Skip 45:00-56:34)Recap on Tap: Marvel's The High Republic: Fear of the Jedi issue #2 with spoilers, in which we give a voice to Kelnacca and for some reason he has a Minnesota accent (If you're not caught up, skip 57:00-1:09:15)Stay tuned for our special Tax Day episode of Force Toast on April 15 (jk it won't be about taxes, that would be so boring)Helpful links referenced in this episode:John Rocha and Laura discuss the new Andor S2 trailer and the possibility of The Acolyte season 2 on the March 30th episode of The Jedi Way! Twitter: @forcetoastpod | @sLeiaAllDay | @ShutUp_LauraInstagram: @forcetoastpodBluesky: forcetoastpod.bsky.socialEmail: forcetoastpod@gmail.comWebsite: forcetoastpod.com*This podcast contains a sh!t ton of profanity and boozin. You can find a bleeped version of this podcast absolutely nowhere. Cheers!

In Episode 132, hosts Alyce and Laura are* being personally victimized by different major corporationsSome highlights from the Andor season 2 trailer The Andor season 2 release schedule feels like an attack on podcasters/reviewers. Like, it feels personal and violent.Casual reminder that Andor is **cinema**The Revenge of the Sith strikes back! That is, it's coming back to theaters for one week only!This listicle uses the word “cancelled” to describe these 20 Star Wars projects that never made it to screen, but we're pretty sure at least 3 of these are made up. Sorry for using the word “listicle” unironically.Highlights from Deadline's really long interview with Kathleen Kennedy about her retirement, fan scrutiny of Lucasfilm, her succession plan and more.We've said it before and we'll say it again, we really have enough Darth Vader stories. Like, we have so far more than anyone asked for.What happens in Vegas may have already happened across the U.S., but that's not going to stop sultry stormtroopers from shaking what their mama gave themAlyce is in her Naming Things era! Help her come up with names for her high elf (high as in highborn, not stoned) and her new robot vacuumHelpful links referenced in this episode:John Rocha and Laura discuss the Kathleen Kennedy retirement rumors and the Andor season 2 trailer on the most recent episode of The Jedi Way Twitter: @forcetoastpod | @sLeiaAllDay | @ShutUp_LauraInstagram: @forcetoastpodBluesky: forcetoastpod.bsky.socialEmail: forcetoastpod@gmail.comWebsite: forcetoastpod.com*This podcast contains a sh!t ton of profanity and boozin. You can find a bleeped version of this podcast absolutely nowhere. Cheers!

In Episode 131, hosts Alyce and Laura do* bad impressions and ponder important Star Wars questions like, did someone cut up a backpack to make Han and Luke's medals in the throne room scene?What is buying a new house, if not an opportunity to DIY a padded room for the clinically insane?Oh yeah. Planet X is gonna get weird.A long time ago, in a galaxy no so far away, in an EA forum, before Order 66, there was Order 65More old [presumably crusty], very expensive Star Wars props for sale, in the off-chance you have a spare $400,000 laying aroundMarvel's What If but make it Mace Windu (via Gamerant)Screenrant is speculating about the next Star Wars animated series and we're all in Recap on Tap is all about The High Republic Phase III comics! Spoiler warnings all around: Marvel's The High Republic (2025) Issue #1 has spoilers for the Tempest Breaker audio drama. If you want to avoid this conversation, skip 31:20-43:20. We're also discussing The High Republic Adventures: Dispatches From the Occlusion Zone 4-issue miniseries WITH SPOILERS. We'll note that we don't know who any of these characters are, so we're definitely missing some context, but what you need to know is 1) there is an escaped gorilla on the loose and 2) all roads lead to Dalna. If you don't want to listen to our horrendous attempt at making sense of this miniseries, skip 43:25-1:00:50. Helpful links referenced in this episode:That Star Wars RPG podcast Laura couldn't remember the name of in the last episode was The Campaign Twitter: @forcetoastpod | @sLeiaAllDay | @ShutUp_LauraInstagram: @forcetoastpodBluesky: forcetoastpod.bsky.socialEmail: forcetoastpod@gmail.comWebsite: forcetoastpod.com*This podcast contains a sh!t ton of profanity and boozin. You can find a bleeped version of this podcast absolutely nowhere. Cheers!

In Episode 130, hosts Alyce and Laura celebrate* SIX YEARS of hosting and toasting and just doing the most…ing! Want to help us celebrate our anniversary? Buy us a drink and let's raise a toast!Alyce is D&D/RPG girlie now! Or at least, she's a sit-around-a-table-with-a-die-and-make-sht-up girlie! All aboard the Caravan of Corrections! We've got a packed segment this time aroundGone are the old days, we're putting famous-as-f@ck people in Star Wars movies now (via The Hollywood Reporter)Lucasfilm! Quick, for a dollar: name a woman writer! Any woman writer. There has to be one with more than 8 film writing credits. No? Anyway, the Rey film has a new writer.Ahsoka Season 2 Rumor RoundupThe Acolyte got good numbers, but there's more to this storySpeaking of stuff that got cancelled, The Wrap has an update on the Galactic StarcruiserThere's a story about Watto in… Forbes? lol what a weird sentence The High Republic: Trials of the Jedi cover art revealed! Hints of what's to come in The High Republic Phase 3 comics this year Helpful links referenced in this episode:Support Force Toast on Ko-Fi!Rocha, Smets and Laura do a Star Wars news roundup on the February 2nd episode of The Jedi Way! Ryan Gosling, Rey movie, a Smets Rant, streaming service series performances Twitter: @forcetoastpod | @sLeiaAllDay | @ShutUp_LauraInstagram: @forcetoastpodBluesky: forcetoastpod.bsky.socialEmail: forcetoastpod@gmail.comWebsite: forcetoastpod.com*This podcast contains a sh!t ton of profanity and boozin. You can find a bleeped version of this podcast absolutely nowhere. Cheers!

In Episode 129, hosts Alyce and Laura had* to Frankenstein this episode together from three separate corpses, I mean, recordings, so please enjoy this very neatly stitched together monster of a podcast episode on this #ForceToastTuesday!Reminder that Force Toast is on Bluesky now! Follow us!It's that time of year again where our podcast hosting provider & website bill us for renewals, so if you have the means and want to help us offset those costs, find us on Ko-Fi!Laura has meaty calves, according to women's clothing standardsJames Mangold doesn't like handcuffs… at least that's what we took away from this news (via MovieWeb)Alyce continues her campaign to Put Taylor Swift in Star WarsMando Movie rumor roundup, courtesy of StarWarsLeaks via Mandoverse Updates on twitterSkeleton Crew actress Kyriana Kratter's interview with The Hollywood Reporter is so cute, plus it hints at a pinch of darkness in the S1 finaleRecap on Tap is STACKED with nothing but Skeleton Crew! Bryce Dallas Howard is back to direct Episode 6, Zero Friends Again, Lee Isaac Chung starts unraveling the mysteries of At Attin in Episode 7 and Jon Watts closes out the season in the finale.Jod and Cobb / sittin' in a tree / K-I-S-S-I-N-maybe?Helpful links referenced in this episode:On the January 9th episode of The Jedi Way, Smets, Rocha and Laura discuss Skeleton Crew episodes 6 and 7 and James Mangold's recent comments about his upcoming Star Wars filmThe Jedi Way crew reviews Skeleton Crew's season 1 finale (ep 8) hereForce Toast Ko-fi Twitter: @forcetoastpod | @sLeiaAllDay | @ShutUp_LauraInstagram: @forcetoastpodEmail: forcetoastpod@gmail.comWebsite: forcetoastpod.com*This podcast contains a sh!t ton of profanity and boozin. You can find a bleeped version of this podcast absolutely nowhere. Cheers!

In Episode 128, hosts Alyce and Laura ask* very serious questions about Star Wars, chicken-related things, whether or not Tech is dead (he is), and the most important question of all: where would we be without 2009's “Boom, Boom, Pow”? Oh hey, Force Toast is on Bluesky now! Follow us! Remember when Asajj Ventress came back? How did she un-die? When do we get that story?The Powers That Be have a plan for a second season of Skeleton Crew… but will they get one? Screenrant thought there were only 15 things in The Rise of Skywalker that made no senseThe Bad Batch is getting a book! The Bad Batch Book. Hey, that's what they should call it! Alliterations are amusing! It turns out Andor was quite the expense! Forbes posted this article on 12/23 and that's what we discuss in this episode. But they've since posted a few follow ups, linked here and here if you wanna check it out. Shoutout to the helpful math in this tweet that also helped put things in perspective. New Star Wars Celebration badge art for the 2025 convention in JapanRIP Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds, gone too soon for 8 years now  “What the f--k is this?!” - SM-33 while landing on Lanupa, probably Remember TRL? On MTV? Good times Laura reveals just how sh-tty her taste in pop music really is Alyce will not regale us with the history of Libby's pumpkinToast To: Christmas Edition Helpful links referenced in this episode:Laura reviews Skeleton Crew episodes 4 & 5 with John Rocha and Kevin Smets on The Jedi Way, here on YouTube Twitter: @forcetoastpod | @sLeiaAllDay | @ShutUp_LauraInstagram: @forcetoastpodEmail: forcetoastpod@gmail.comWebsite: forcetoastpod.com*This podcast contains a sh!t ton of profanity and boozin. You can find a bleeped version of this podcast absolutely nowhere. Cheers!

In Episode 127, hosts Alyce and Laura don't know* what their friends, family or each other do in their corporate jobs. Nor should they. It's none of their business. The Bear's Jeremy Allen White is allegedly joining the Star Wars universe (Variety via The Kristian Harloff Show)Go, Skelly Crew, go! Critics and audiences are really enjoying the new Star Wars series (via Forbes) Collectors, rejoice! There are new toys, I mean, collectible action figures, coming soon! (via SWNN)We feel you, Gizmodo, we're also obsessed with Neel and his Millennial Side Part™Fans are having mixed reaction to the news that Dave Filoni will be the sole writer of Ahsoka season 2 (Comicbook.com via this YouTube interview)A tangent on The Penguin and Southern Louisiana tchotchkes (ever seen that word spelled out before?)With the cold weather and holidays comes more expensive Star Wars apparel for your bougie Vader-loving ass A dramatic reading of Star Wars: Skeleton Crew opening crawlIn Recap on Tap, it's all about the Skelly Crü, skeletonization and Space Grass! Alyce and Laura discuss highlights from episodes 1 and 2 and get into a more thorough recap/review of episode 3 #LetSM33wearapiratehatAre we the only freaks that actually enjoy Order 66 content? Helpful links referenced in this episode:Alyce and Laura joined Sal Perales on the Rogue Rebels podcast for a Spoiler Review and recap of The High Republic: Tears of the Nameless. Find it wherever you get podcasts now (Apple, Spotify)! Speaking of The High Republic, check out Laura's spoiler-free review of the new audio drama, Tempest Breaker on the Force Toast website Kevin Smets, John Rocha and Laura Kelly are reviewing Star Wars: Skeleton Crew on The Jedi Way! Find reviews of Eps 1 and 2 here and the Episode 3 review here!  Twitter: @forcetoastpod | @sLeiaAllDay | @ShutUp_LauraInstagram: @forcetoastpodEmail: forcetoastpod@gmail.comWebsite: forcetoastpod.com*This podcast contains a sh!t ton of profanity and boozin. You can find a bleeped version of this podcast absolutely nowhere. Cheers!

In Episode 126, hosts Alyce and Laura discuss* dress shopping with their predominantly-male audience, among other topics: - This is Mardi Gras, there are RULES- Caravan of Corrections aka “Alyce needs to stop bringing up pop culture references”- Laura just wants to enjoy her fava beans and chianti in peace - Andor S2 gets a release date and a new clip at D23- There are so many TV spots circulating from Star Wars: Skelly Crü that we can't keep up! But this one where Jude Law is being sketchy may be of interest. WHAT ARE YOU, JUDE LAW?- Skeleton Crew directors revealed (via SWNN)- The Rey movie is getting replaced with WHAT on the Disney slate?!- Coming Soon to a Disney+ subscription near you: Star Wars Visions, Volume 3!- Did you buy a Star Wars Christmas ornament this year? There's a recall, so… do with that information what you will- Star Wars was such a scrappy little production back in the late 70s, they'd never get away with this sh-t now- In today's Silly Story from an Unreliable Source segment, if this pop star appears in a Star Wars film, we'll eat our hats- Recap on Tap: Laura's spoiler-free review of the upcoming High Republic audio drama, Star Wars: Tempest Breaker  Helpful links referenced in this episode:- Keep an eye on the Rogue Rebels podcast feed! We joined Sal for a SPOILER discussion of The High Republic: Tears of the Nameless, which will be out soon!- Laura, Smets and Rocha discuss recent Star Wars film shake-ups and Andor Season 3 news the on the most recent episode of The Jedi Way Twitter: @forcetoastpod | @sLeiaAllDay | @ShutUp_LauraInstagram: @forcetoastpodEmail: forcetoastpod@gmail.comWebsite: forcetoastpod.com*This podcast contains a sh!t ton of profanity and boozin. You can find a bleeped version of this podcast absolutely nowhere. Cheers!

In Episode 125, hosts Alyce and Laura are* old and amazing and celebrating everything Star Wars, which is also old and amazing! - We shall henceforth tackle all arguments and confrontations with the energy and attitude of a toddler- Star Wars movie drama continues with the most recent writer's exit (Variety via Puck News)- There's a new trailer for Skeleton Crew aka Skelly Crü, with an accompanying article on starwars.com- New images from Skeleton Crew from Empire Magazine (via Reddit)- Will Skelly Crü have ties to the 2019 novel, Star Wars: Force Collector? Alyce has a theory- December 3, 2024 is going to be a big day for Star Wars fans, as it marks the premiere of Skeleton Crew and the debut of The High Republic audio original, Tempest Breaker- Imagine Rancho Obi-Wan, but four times bigger? A new Star Wars memorabilia museum may be in the works- Star Wars is putting the “Knight” in Jedi Knight in a very literal way and it is amazing. Check out the new THR concept art and all the other publishing reveals from NYCC!- As it turns out, The Book of Boba Fett really did take inspiration from Parks & Rec- Recap on Tap is a non-spoiler review of The High Republic YA novel, Tears of the Nameless! We discuss some general plot points, characters and share our thoughts on the novel and Phase III so far. No spoilers, but if you want to avoid this discussion, skip 55:00 - 01:08:20.Helpful links referenced in this episode:- On the Oct 25 episode of The Jedi Way, Laura and Rocha talked about Rey movie writing shakeups, publishing reveals out of NYCC reveals and why Laura believes Gray Jedi is a stupid conceptTwitter: @forcetoastpod | @sLeiaAllDay | @ShutUp_LauraInstagram: @forcetoastpodEmail: forcetoastpod@gmail.comWebsite: forcetoastpod.com*This podcast contains a sh!t ton of profanity and boozin. You can find a bleeped version of this podcast absolutely nowhere. Cheers!

In Episode 124, hosts Alyce and Laura revel* in the rizz (yeah, we know cool slang) of Spooky Season! - Alyce is watching everything and Laura won't watch anything new- Coming to an apocalyptic future soon, probably: cryo-frozen celebrity zombies  - How money could be better spent: new recurring segment, perhaps? - It wasn't for us, but if The Acolyte was for you and you want your voice heard in the call for a second season, here are some helpful links: petition, letter template- Jodie Turner-Smith calls Disney on its sh-t in Glamour UK- The Hollywood Reporter asks if Disney is bad at Star Wars and, regardless of the answer, the article is at least a comprehensive recap of how we got here- On that note, apparently toxic fandom is a thing in other fandoms too (not just Star Wars). - The Art of The High Republic Vol. II finalizes its cover… oh, and it's release has been delayed- Mando Maybe-Spoilers? Allegedly some plot details of The Mandalorian and Grogu have leaked and all of them SUCK. Skip 40:05-45:05 to avoid this section.- Recap on Tap: after a delay or two, all 4 issues of The High Republic Adventures: Saber For Hire are finally out! We didn't realize how much we've missed having Ty Yorrick in our lives. Join us as we discuss the comic mini-series issue by issue [skip 45:55-1:15:20 to avoid spoilers]Helpful links referenced in this episode:- Kevin Smets, John Rocha and Laura Kelly discuss the epidemic of toxicity in fandom and possibility of more live-action Obi-Wan on the October 9th episode of The Jedi Way Twitter: @forcetoastpod | @sLeiaAllDay | @ShutUp_LauraInstagram: @forcetoastpodEmail: forcetoastpod@gmail.comWebsite: forcetoastpod.com*This podcast contains a sh!t ton of profanity and boozin. You can find a bleeped version of this podcast absolutely nowhere. Cheers!

In Episode 123, hosts Alyce and Laura dive* into the end of the world, roadkill, being traumatized by Moulin Rouge and the real cost of being immortalized on the Walk of FameWould anyone be surprised to learn that George Lucas is a little quirky? Making Star Wars shows is expensive, so it should surprise no one that Star Wars: The Acolyte was an expensive venture (via Forbes)RIP James Earl Jones (via Deadline)We're seeing more reports of various upcoming Star Wars projects being delayed or on hold =/What Star Wars and Who Wants to be a Millionaire have in common *a la SNL's Stefon* Skeleton Crew is going to have everything: Dave Filoni as a goalkeeper, a whole new kind of Jedi, pirates in beanies, URKEL??? (via EW)Ewan wants more Obi-Wan content + a career retrospective with Alyce's bae (via Variety)Rey's Theme played across the starsMarvel/Star Wars parents: let this be a lesson in why you shouldn't name your human children after Disney's copyrighted charactersMissing The Bad Batch? Dark Horse Comics has a treat for you!Some initial, non-spoiler thoughts on the new YA High Republic novel, Tears of the Nameless (Collider has concept art and an excerpt here)Remember way back when the internet was obsessed with that dress that was either white/gold or blue/black? We kind of have our own version of that lol Helpful links referenced in this episode:Kevin, John and Laura discuss _________ on the September ___ episode of The Jedi WayTwitter: @forcetoastpod | @sLeiaAllDay | @ShutUp_LauraInstagram: @forcetoastpodEmail: forcetoastpod@gmail.comWebsite: forcetoastpod.com*This podcast contains a sh!t ton of profanity and boozin. You can find a bleeped version of this podcast absolutely nowhere. Cheers!

In Episode 122, hosts Alyce and Laura venture* bravely into Star Wars and its scary fandom! Alyce goes button-mashing in a cloud of cigarette smoke. In other words, she lost $20 on a slot machine at a casino.New wine fridge invention idea, we call it! Lord of the Rings man-species hotties are old af (in-universe, that is)Star Wars Outlaws came out. That's all we have to say about that, we're not gamers.The next season of Ahsoka is probably at least 18 months awayOn that note, whatever business model these television series are using that is causing it to take 3+ years to make eight (8) 30-minute episodes needs to be abolished immediatelyRIP The Acolyte (via Deadline)And on that note, is the Star Wars fandom scaring away talent? This Rolling Stone article weighs inHow The Mandalorian & Grogu movie needs to balance its various audiencesAllegedly Boba Fett will not be in the Mando movie. But who knows?On a more positive note, we finally got a Skeleton Crew trailer last month! We're excited, we like the look, we are sat. Recap on Tap: It's the Kelnacca one-shot comic by Cavan Scott! Alyce and Laura have differing takes and no idea how to pronounce anyone's names, but it makes for an interesting conversation!A brief investigation into where things stand with the forthcoming (?) video game Star Wars Eclipse After we recorded but before this episode was released, we learned about the death of iconic Darth Vader voice actor James Earl Jones on September 9, 2024. We raise a toast in celebration of Jones' life, legacy and his incredible 60-year career in film, television and stage. RIP.Helpful links referenced in this episode:John Rocha, Kevin Smets and Laura discussed The Acolyte's cancellation on the Aug. 20th episode of The Jedi WayOn the most recent episode of The Jedi Way, Michael Vogel joined John and Laura to celebrate 10 years of Star Wars canon: what worked, what worked for us and what's to come Twitter: @forcetoastpod | @sLeiaAllDay | @ShutUp_LauraInstagram: @forcetoastpodEmail: forcetoastpod@gmail.comWebsite: forcetoastpod.com*This podcast contains a sh!t ton of profanity and boozin. You can find a bleeped version of this podcast absolutely nowhere. Cheers!

In Episode 121, hosts Alyce and Laura welcome* you to Middle Earth (just for a little bit) for some Who's Hot and Who's Not, Lord of the Rings and 9/11, and built-in bathroom breaks for Alyce.Then it's back to Star Wars!More LEGO Star Wars is coming soon! Check out the trailer hereCheck out People Magazine's feature on Skeleton Crew. And yes, we've already decided we are head over heels for NEEL Speaking of, the Skeleton Crew trailer didn't come out until AFTER we recorded, but watch it here and let us know what you think! Catching up on the publishing portion of the Star Wars panel at SDCC (via Collider)It's a bird! It's a plane! No, it's A NEW STAR WARS TRILOGY OF NOVELS! Reign of the Empire, or as we have christened it, the Aftermath of Andor. Learn more about it from this Gizmodo article.Oh hey, we found the preorder link for the Kelnacca one-shot!  Recap on Tap is another High Republic comic catch-up! It's our spoiler-filled discussion on The High Republic Phase III comics issues #8, #9 and #10. If you're avoiding spoilers for these issues, skip 42:20-1:07-34. Boolan is Daddy and to that we ask… why This episode includes a preview of our SPOILER discussion on The High Republic: Temptation of the Force with Sal from the Rogue Rebels Podcast! Find the full episode in the Rogue Rebels feed on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! (Skip 1:12:08-1:17:05 in this Force Toast episode to avoid Temptation spoilers)Helpful links referenced in this episode:Follow Rogue Rebels Podcast on twitter and Facebook  On the August 9th episode of The Jedi Way, John Rocha, Kevin Smets and Laura discuss what's to come at D23 and new Skeleton Crew footage Twitter: @forcetoastpod | @sLeiaAllDay | @ShutUp_LauraInstagram: @forcetoastpodEmail: forcetoastpod@gmail.comWebsite: forcetoastpod.com*This podcast contains a sh!t ton of profanity and boozin. You can find a bleeped version of this podcast absolutely nowhere. Cheers!

Get in, losers, we're going to Brendon. I mean, Brendok!In the episode formerly known as Episode #121, hosts Alyce and Laura are* PLAGUED [get it?] by technical difficulties AGAIN, this time in the form of a lost recording.We had a whole news segment, but Alyce's computer shat the bed in the middle of our recording, so now it's a big bonus Recap on Tap of The Acolyte episodes 7 and 8, feat. Fun With Autocorrect!The dark side has better clothes and cooler people……but the light side has Vernestra's awesome new dress (also lol at this)Darth Plagueis is the Fairy Godmother of Star Wars Enjoy the moment at the end where the Chicago cicadas start singing the song of their people in the backgroundThe Acolyte Season 2: yay or nay? What do you think?Summer hours commence! Catch up on High Republic comics and join us on August 13 as we recap and catch up on Force Toast's Episode 121 in 3 weeks! Helpful links referenced in this episode:Laura, John Rocha and Kevin Smets reviewed The Acolyte on The Jedi Way. Check out their reviews of Episode 7: Choice and Episode 8: The AcolyteCaught up on The High Republic? Check out Laura and Meg's spoiler review of Temptation of the Force on Now This Is Lit Laura joined the Hoth Hangout with Joey and Ben for a season review of The Acolyte's first season, available later this week on July 25Twitter: @forcetoastpod | @sLeiaAllDay | @ShutUp_LauraInstagram: @forcetoastpodEmail: forcetoastpod@gmail.comWebsite: forcetoastpod.com*This podcast contains a sh!t ton of profanity and boozin. You can find a bleeped version of this podcast absolutely nowhere. Cheers!

Disclaimer in the off-chance this is your first episode of Force Toast: we had a technical issue (user-error) so the audio quality of Laura's track isn't up to our usual standards. Sorry, and know that we have resolved the issue so all future episodes will sound like our prior episodes =)In Episode 120, hosts Alyce and Laura are* definitely NOT listening to or taking to heart all the ways Gen Z thinks Millennials are cringe™ now. We don't know a whole lot about Skeleton Crew yet but details are starting to emerge! (FalconBricks via SWNN)A Rogue One favorite is set to appear in Andor Season 2 (via ThePlaylist.net)This Collider interview with Leslye Headland following The Acolyte's 6th episode was some interesting info and insightSpeaking of The Acolyte, there is now High Republic Phase III concept art of Vernestra Rwoh!Updates on THR Phase III novel release dates (allegedly)It's all about The Acolyte in this episode's Recap on Tap! Plus, more fun with Apple's Acolyte Autocorrect! Come for the dark path to a maybe-mutated Sith Lord in Episode 5, stay for Vernestra's Poof Patrol in Episode 6.Helpful links referenced in this episode:John Rocha and Laura are reviewing The Acolyte on The Jedi Way while Kevin has been away. Check out our reviews of Episode 5: Night and Episode 6: Teach / CorruptStay tuned for our spoiler discussion of The High Republic: Temptation of the Force on the Rogue Rebels feed in a few weeks!Twitter: @forcetoastpod | @sLeiaAllDay | @ShutUp_LauraInstagram: @forcetoastpodEmail: forcetoastpod@gmail.comWebsite: forcetoastpod.com*This podcast contains a sh!t ton of profanity and boozin. You can find a bleeped version of this podcast absolutely nowhere. Cheers!

In Episode 119, hosts Alyce and Laura ponder* why architects in the Star Wars universe are always building giant server rooms next to giant holes? Alyce gives a lesson on Shyriiwook (to be clear, the lesson is not in Shyriiwook)F--- them kids? What does Dave Filoni think of a potential R-rated Star Wars film? (from the Happy Sad Confused podcast via The Hollywood Reporter)Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy discusses the Rey movie with SiriusXM (via LRMonline)Ki-Adi-Mundi: more than a meme? We're weighing in on the Cerean Jedi's appearance in The Acolyte Rebecca Henderson and Jodie Turner-Smith discuss their roles in The Acolyte with The Hollywood ReporterWill we ever get a Bryce Dallas Howard-directed Star Wars film? (via Collider)Star Wars is sprinkling little High Republic bits all over canon these days and we're not mad about it. Hell, even Star Wars Outlaws is getting in on itLaura may actually read this High Republic Adventures comic mini series in October In Recap On Tap, Osha just thinks the Jedi are cool and honestly, we get it. Relatable. Check out our review/recap of The Acolyte episodes 3 and 4 before the new episode drops tonight (6/25)A Toast To #swtwt, TV and *checks notes*... yacht rock yoga? Helpful links referenced in this episode:The Jedi Way is reviewing The Acolyte - check out what Laura and John thought about Episode 3 and Episode 4  If you've finished Temptation of the Force, check out the June 16 episode of Jammed Transmissions, where Laura joins Rik Villanueva for a spoiler review of the new High Republic novelThe Resistance Broadcast went LIVE with Laura to discuss The Acolyte episode 3 Twitter: @forcetoastpod | @sLeiaAllDay | @ShutUp_LauraInstagram: @forcetoastpodEmail: forcetoastpod@gmail.comWebsite: forcetoastpod.com*This podcast contains a sh!t ton of profanity and boozin. You can find a bleeped version of this podcast absolutely nowhere. Cheers!

In Episode 118, hosts Alyce and Laura share* fermentation tips, break down recent Star Wars news and discuss their differing opinions on The Acolyte!A cooking lesson with Laura or: why you should always have your ears plugged around glass jars Why an a gram when you could nag a ram?Who's writing season 2 of Andor (via WGA)The Acolyte pulled in some impressive numbers (via Variety)Lee Jung-Jae wasn't really sure why Leslye Headland offered him the role of Master Sol, but the man put in the WORK to make sure he got it right (via Hollywood Reporter)Learn all about Kelnacca in the comic one-shot coming this fall (via Gizmodo)Boba Fett faces off against his greatest foe yet: Barbie. High Republic fans, rejoice! There's new concept art for Phase 3 of THR for Temptation of the Force: Avar Kriss, Bell Zettifar, Burryaga, Cair San Tekka, Yoda and Elzar Mann! Recap on Tap: join us as Alyce leads the recap of The Acolyte's 2-episode premiere, Lost/Found and Revenge/Justice, and shares everything that Autocorrect got wrongLaura doesn't like The Acolyte crawl Give Master Vernestra a Force Floatie. She's old, she's over it and she just wants to be able to float around the temple like Yoda.Helpful links referenced in this episode:Laura's spoiler-free review of Star Wars: Temptation of the Force by Tessa Gratton is on twitter or Instagram!John Rocha, Kevin Smets and Laura Kelly review episodes 1 and 2 of The Acolyte on The Jedi Way!Twitter: @forcetoastpod | @sLeiaAllDay | @ShutUp_LauraInstagram: @forcetoastpodEmail: forcetoastpod@gmail.comWebsite: forcetoastpod.com*This podcast contains a sh!t ton of profanity and boozin. You can find a bleeped version of this podcast absolutely nowhere. Cheers!

In Episode 117, hosts Alyce and Laura take* you on a 90-minute journey to get caught on up Phase III of The High Republic!We're in the endgame of The Acolyte promotion, so we discuss some of the recent promos and clips (Sol vs Mae, Vern's lightwhip, Lee Jung-jae BTS), this interview with Amandla Stenberg and the SFX article broken down by SWNN.NOTE: there are NO SPOILERS or review coverage for The Acolyte episodes 1 & 2 in this episode of Force Toast. We're excited for our friends who got to attend the premiere, but we have not seen the show yet and we're not reading any review coverage until we've seen it ourselves! We did not watch the 4-hour long video about the Galactic StarLoser hotel, but it sure has been a fascinating week watching fans (and Disney?) from around the galaxy weigh in A few travel tips for those attending Star Wars Celebration Japan next year Recap on Tap is a High Republic Phase III catch-up session! Join us as we recap and discuss Issues 5-7 of the comic run and the young adult novel Defy The Storm, ALL WITH SPOILERS! Consider yourself warned =)Helpful links referenced in this episode:Laura and Rocha review Tales of the Empire and discuss footage from The Acolyte on the May 18th episode of The Jedi WayStay tuned for a Star Wars roundtable on Crossing The Streams  on June 3rd, hosted by Nerd Chronic and featuring Laura, other Schmoedown competitors and some of your favorite Star Wars content creators Twitter: @forcetoastpod | @sLeiaAllDay | @ShutUp_LauraInstagram: @forcetoastpodEmail: forcetoastpod@gmail.comWebsite: forcetoastpod.com*This podcast contains a sh!t ton of profanity and boozin. You can find a bleeped version of this podcast absolutely nowhere. Cheers!

In Episode 116, hosts Alyce and Laura spend* roughly 40% of the episode laughing at their own dumb jokes and the other 60% discussing actual Star Wars.Alyce shares how her immersive Star Wars event immersed her in Star Wars  We are so hyped for The Acolyte! What did you think about the trailer and the poster? Will The Acolyte have any connection to key characters in The High Republic's Phase II? Didn't we already know the approximate release window for Skeleton Crew? Is this news?Who's going to Star Wars Celebration Japan? Raise your hands! JK, put your hand down, loser, it's not like we can see you Laura shares some highlights from C2E2In Recap on Tap, we share our thoughts on The Bad Batch series finale, pause for a Lord of the Rings interlude and speculate on why Omega's hair is so big (it's full of secrets)We recap and discuss Tales of the Empire and ponder Morgan's magistrate overlording of Corvus, if Vader recognized Barriss, the magic cave's Harry Potter connection and how Lyn is super f*cking cool so have some damn respect! Are you caught up on your High Republic Phase III reading? You've got a few weeks! In Episode 117, we will recap The High Republic comic series and the YA novel, Defy The Storm!Helpful links referenced in this episode:Laura, Kevin Smets and John Rocha discuss The Bad Batch finale and revisit memories of The Phantom Menace and The Force Awakens on the most recent episode of The Jedi Way Get to know who's who in The Acolyte in this handy dandy Nerdist articleTwitter: @forcetoastpod | @sLeiaAllDay | @ShutUp_LauraInstagram: @forcetoastpodEmail: forcetoastpod@gmail.comWebsite: forcetoastpod.com*This podcast contains a sh!t ton of profanity and boozin. You can find a bleeped version of this podcast absolutely nowhere. Cheers!

Step aside, Abbott & Costello! In Episode 115, hosts Alyce and Laura turn* their dumb-ss little podcast into a Vaudeville Star Wars Hour! Kinda! Alyce has big, albeit mysterious, May the Fourth plans!Vaudeville accents are attempted but Laura just kind of sounds like Jon Lovitz in A League of Their OwnCelebrate Star Wars Day the way the Diabetes gods intended: with this sugar-infused blue milkCatching up on recent press for The Acolyte (GamesRadar, EW)If you're mad about Star Wars entertainment being “too woke” and you're pointing fingers at a media executive who is both a Boomer and a millionaire, you probably need to go touch some grass (The Direct via The Town podcast)The people who made the Tales of the Empire trailer did not have to go that hard. They did that FOR US.It's almost our last Recap on Tap on The Bad Batch (SAD), but we're going out with a bang and a lot of theories! Tree Gate Update and a lesson about wildlife Helpful links referenced in this episode:Rocha, Smets and Laura discuss The Acolyte's ambitions and review The Bad Batch on the most recent episode of The Jedi Way!Twitter: @forcetoastpod | @sLeiaAllDay | @ShutUp_LauraInstagram: @forcetoastpodEmail: forcetoastpod@gmail.comWebsite: forcetoastpod.com*This podcast contains a sh!t ton of profanity and boozin. You can find a bleeped version of this podcast absolutely nowhere. Cheers!

In Episode 114, hosts Alyce and Laura share* tales of trivia, driving away dates with Star Wars, winning, and cocktails stirred-not-shaken Alyce did well at nerd trivia! Everyone clap for Alyce! Fancasting Old Tey Sirrek We are happy to have been wrong about The Acolyte release date (trailer link, sw.com article, The Acolyte databank)Haters can suck it, The Acolyte trailer is winning  Laura shares highlights from Empire Magazine's feature on The Acolyte (find it in the Libby app, or wherever you buy magazines!)The status of Gina Carano's lawsuit against Disney continues to be embarrassing and hilarious (via Variety)Bae aka Ewan McGregor did a re-watch of some of his prior roles, including Obi-Wan. Here's where the Star Wars bit starts (via Vanity Fair)Celebrate The Phantom Menace's 25th Anniversary with your fellow nerds, or use the occasion to break up with your significant otherIn Vidya Gamez, we briefly discuss the new trailer for Star Wars OutlawsWe're ugly on Zoom Mace Windu can suck itYou go, Glen Coco! Taylor Gray (Star Wars Rebels) is gonna be in an SNL movie and we think that's neat (via Deadline)Recap on Tap: Epic Bad Batch Catch Up edition! We catch up on, recap and discuss episodes 8-11 of S3Stay tuned, we'll catch up on The High Republic Phase 3 comic run and Defy The Storm soon!Helpful links referenced in this episode:Frank Janisch fills in for Laura on The Jedi Way to discuss The Acolyte trailer, Asajj Ventress' return and The Bad Batch S3 eps 8 & 9John Rocha and Laura discuss The Bad Batch S3 eps 10 & 11 on The Jedi Way Twitter: @forcetoastpod | @sLeiaAllDay | @ShutUp_LauraInstagram: @forcetoastpodEmail: forcetoastpod@gmail.comWebsite: forcetoastpod.com*This podcast contains a sh!t ton of profanity and boozin. You can find a bleeped version of this podcast absolutely nowhere. Cheers!

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In Episode 112, hosts Alyce and Laura contemplate* the art of pointillism and the lifespan of gingerbread… and of course, Star Wars stuff!Anyone besides Laura feel like Drive-Away Dolls was marketed as… not what it is?The Great Debate on the not-even-real title (it's a WORKING title) of the Rey movie The Star Wars video game that no longer IS, it WAS (via IGN)If you know any animators looking for a job, Lucasfilm is hiring (via SWNN) Do we really think The Acolyte has a confirmed release date, or was The Acolyte release date just the friends we made along the way? Alyce remains convinced that Burry is in The AcolyteAngela Bassett, please be our Star Wars QueenYoung Jedi Adventures isn't for us, but seeing Bell, Loden and EMBER in animated form is actually kind of awesome Laura's brain exploded when the Temptation of the Force cover was revealed but Alyce just wants to know if we'll get GungansYou can go bid on Anthony Daniels' hoard of Star Wars stuff but keep your paws off the 5-year-old cookie, THAT'S FOR USIn Recap on Tap, we discuss the first 4 episodes of The Bad Batch season 3A lovely listener message from Zean!Other helpful links referenced in this episode:Join Laura, Rocha and Smets for a discussion on the 3-episode premiere of The Bad Batch on The Jedi Way!Twitter: @forcetoastpod | @sLeiaAllDay | @ShutUp_LauraInstagram: @forcetoastpodEmail: forcetoastpod@gmail.comWebsite: forcetoastpod.com*This podcast contains a sh!t ton of profanity and boozin. You can find a bleeped version of this podcast absolutely nowhere. Cheers!

In Episode 111, hosts Alyce and Laura are* bringing 50 Shades of SLAY to celebrate 5 years of Force Toast! Nothing to recap in this episode so it's just us running through news and goofing off for an hourIt's the 5-Year Afferversarvy of Force Toast! All the oppalance of a cosapolitan podcast!Hop aboard the Caravan of Corrections for a history lesson on the AtaraxiaJust in case you haven't had enough secondhand embarrassment for Gina Carano, here's some more (via THR)Raising a toast to the dearly departed Carl WeathersEmpire Magazine did a tease about their upcoming Star Wars feature and we recorded before we knew that it was *absolutely nothing* so we theorized (badly) about what the news/announcement could be A lovely email from our friends at Star Wars: In a GalaxyOther stuff we're watching and reading at the moment We're taking a little February break, but stay tuned for more Force Toast on March 5, 2024!Helpful links referenced in this episode:The Jedi Way made Kevin Smets official with some fancy new graphics, just in time to talk about Gina Carano's lawsuit, Carl Weathers and Daisy Ridley in the Feb 8 episode!If you want to see Laura get passionate about how much Mace Windu sucks and Ahsoka Tano is the GOAT alongside a bunch of really fun people, check out the Best of the Jedi Order from Star Wars: In a Galaxy Twitter: @forcetoastpod | @sLeiaAllDay | @ShutUp_LauraInstagram: @forcetoastpodEmail: forcetoastpod@gmail.comWebsite: forcetoastpod.com*This podcast contains a sh!t ton of profanity and boozin. You can find a bleeped version of this podcast absolutely nowhere. Cheers!

In Episode 110, hosts Alyce and Laura turn their tiaras into brooches on this almost-avernersary episode!  We open with a game that's kinda like Guess Who meets BalderdashShout out to listener Stephanie this week, thank you for the Ko-Fi!Btw, if YOU'd like to support Force Toast, you can do that here!Let's discuss the trailer for The Bad Batch season 3!Laura defines “young professional”On that note, be an idiot in your 20s. That is the point of your 20s.A Tale of Two Ezras, as tweeted by Diana Lee InosantoA brief history of Alyce's home town and how jewelry can save your lifeThank you to A Certain Point Askew for the twitter shout out!Recap on Tap covers The High Republic comic issue #3, with spoilers, includes spoilers for the previous issue as well. Skip 36:35-50:55 if you're not caught up!Helpful links referenced in this episode:Michael Vogel fills in for Kevin Smets on the January 24th episode of The Jedi Way ! Join Laura, Rocha and Michael as they discuss The Bad Batch S3 trailer and Ahsoka S2!Twitter: @forcetoastpod | @sLeiaAllDay | @ShutUp_LauraInstagram: @forcetoastpodEmail: forcetoastpod@gmail.comWebsite: forcetoastpod.com*This podcast contains a sh!t ton of profanity and boozin. You can find a bleeped version of this podcast absolutely nowhere. Cheers!

A big special happy holiday thank you to Jane for the Ko-FIIIII!In Episode 109, hosts Alyce and Laura are* the oldest they've ever been in their whole lives but they're ringing in 2024 as WINNERS… at least according to some people.Hey, hey! Ho, ho! Those Game of Thrones guys had to go! (via THR, LRM)We're getting a new Star Wars movie soon! Yay! Yay? No? Either way, we have thoughts! (via sw.com, Variety)Are we gonna have to watch all the characters in that baby High Republic show blow up on Starlight Beacon? Well WE won't, but those of you who actually watch it might (but probably not)Will there be Star Wars stuff at D23? (via SWNN)The Hollywood Reporter did a cute interview with Eman Esfandi back in DecemberIt's official, Ahsoka season 2 is happening! (via sw.com)We re-christen Filoni with a new middle name because it works better for us Did people not know that Bo-Katan is the HBIC of Mandalore now? It's all about The High Republic comics in Recap on Tap! Not much to spoil in Shadows of Starlight #4, but skip 37:45-46:05 if you want to avoid that discussion. For THR #2: Children of the Storm, skip 46:05-54:55 to avoid major spoilers!A valuable lesson in signing out of your Spotify account before you check out of AirbnbHelpful links referenced in this episode:Catch Laura, Rocha and Smets on The Jedi Way as they discuss Adam Driver's recent comments on Star Wars, the forthcoming Mando movie, Ahsoka season 2 and more!Twitter: @forcetoastpod | @sLeiaAllDay | @ShutUp_LauraInstagram: @forcetoastpodEmail: forcetoastpod@gmail.comWebsite: forcetoastpod.com*This podcast contains a sh!t ton of profanity and boozin. You can find a bleeped version of this podcast absolutely nowhere. Cheers!

In Episode 108, hosts Alyce and Laura close out* 2023 with holiday cranberry drinkies, dead brain cells and pronouncing names correctly sometimes.Alyce is home for Christmas. Let the cup runneth over with neighborhood drama, she's spilling the hometown tea!Orin-ge you glad we found the joke Alyce was talking about in Episode 107?Adam Driver speaks out about Kylo Ren's journey, adding to the list yet another component of the sequel trilogy that had no planThe Ahsoka cast are besties and it's cuteWe pitch our ideas for season 2 of the Ahsoka show but it's just the musical GreaseHayden Christensen wants to do more lightsaber stuff in Star Wars (Dagobah Dispatch, SWNN)Ariana Greenblatt posted a video of fight rehearsal with HaydenStop listening to rumors about The Mandalorian Season 4. No one knows what they're talking about.Recap on Tap: The High Republic comic, Shadows of Starlight Issue #3. There's not much to spoil, but if you want to read it yourself before you hear our discussion, skip 35:20-44:51.Thanks to listener Allison for the super fun email we got to discuss in this episode! If you're still avoiding spoilers for THR: Eye of Darkness, skip 1:00:00-1:00:30!The Grand Finale of our First and Probably Last Star Wars Limb Loss Annual Wager! We have a winner! Helpful links referenced in this episode:Rocha, Smets and Laura discuss Dave Filoni's recent promotion and other recent Star Wars happenings on the most recent episode of The Jedi Way!Twitter: @forcetoastpod | @sLeiaAllDay | @ShutUp_LauraInstagram: @forcetoastpodEmail: forcetoastpod@gmail.comWebsite: forcetoastpod.com*This podcast contains a sh!t ton of profanity and boozin. You can find a bleeped version of this podcast absolutely nowhere. Cheers!

Our High Republic favorites are serving new looks and it's giving Soccer Mom/Dad in a Pacific Northwest Depression Den… but we're here for it anyway!In Episode 107, hosts Alyce and Laura do* a silly little Life Day recording and discuss Maybe Movies News and The High Republic Phase 3!Rejoice, the SAG-AFTRA strike has ended!If Taika's recent comments about his Star Wars film piss you off, don't worry, you were gonna hate his movie anyway.Speaking of Star Wars films, another one bites the dustA random interlude/tangent on Loki season 2No, but really, are we EVER going to see Din Djarin's face ever again? Rumors of Ahsoka Season 2, plus new photos and videos from the set following the end of the strike (on Instagram here, here, here and here)We didn't mean to roast all The High Republic Phase 3 makeovers but that's kind of what happened… but let us know what you think of the Phase 3 makeovers and villains baseball cardsNote spoilers for THR comics. Eye of Darkness is spoiler-free, but include timestamps anywayIt's a High Republic heavy Recap on Tap! We discuss Issue #1 of the Phase 3 comic run and Issue #2 of Shadows of Starlight WITH SPOILERS. There's not really much to spoil, but skip 43:25-58:05 if you want to go in cold.Then we get into a spoiler-free discussion of The High Republic: The Eye of Darkness (skip 1:00:25-1:12:05 if you want to avoid all Eye of Darkness talk) Twitter: @forcetoastpod | @sLeiaAllDay | @ShutUp_LauraInstagram: @forcetoastpodEmail: forcetoastpod@gmail.comWebsite: forcetoastpod.com*This podcast contains a sh!t ton of profanity and boozin. You can find a bleeped version of this podcast absolutely nowhere. Cheers!

This episode of Force Toast was recorded during the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike. The projects discussed in this episode would not exist were it not for the hard work of the actors currently on strike. We stand in solidarity with the guild's fight for higher compensation from streaming and protections against the encroachment of artificial intelligence. Support striking actors here and here.In Episode 106, hosts Alyce and Laura just want* to talk about Star Wars. They DON'T want to hear about a man's farm!Adventures in apartment living Hop on board the Caravan of Corrections/Rabbithole for a lesson in Star Wars history and politics: the galactic capital Alyce is feeling salty (in the best way) as we discuss missed opportunities in Star Wars storytelling (via Screenrant)Sometimes when characters die, they're just joking. If Palpatine and Ahsoka and the Grand Inquisitor and Maul and Reva and Boba Fett and Cobb Vanth and Fennec Shand and Rey can SOMEHOW survive, why not Cad Bane? Internet hacks, courtesy of the host of this podcast that doesn't work in techSpeculate for fun and then be like Elsa: LET. IT. GO.A new young adult novel came out and we completely missed that news? (via starwars.com)In today's Annoying Dude Stuff segment: deranged director Matthew Vaughn wants to reboot the OT (via Happy Sad Confused)Highlights from the publishing panel at NYCCFrom Starcruiser to star snoozer: sunsetting the Star Wars Hotel For The 1%Mynock, mynock, mynock, mynockHelpful links referenced in this episode:Rocha, Smets and Laura discussed the recent Screenrant article on 10 missed opportunities in Star Wars storytelling! Check out the October 21st episode of The Jedi Way hereTwitter: @forcetoastpod | @sLeiaAllDay | @ShutUp_LauraInstagram: @forcetoastpodEmail: forcetoastpod@gmail.comWebsite: forcetoastpod.com*This podcast contains a sh!t ton of profanity and boozin. You can find a bleeped version of this podcast absolutely nowhere. Cheers!

This episode of Force Toast was recorded during the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike. The projects discussed in this episode would not exist were it not for the hard work of the actors currently on strike. We stand in solidarity with the guild's fight for higher compensation from streaming and protections against the encroachment of artificial intelligence. Support striking actors here and here.In Episode 105, hosts Alyce and Laura don't have* a lot of Star Wars news to discuss, so it's another Recap on Tap heavy episode of Force Toast: A Star Wars Happy Hour!Real Housewives, but it's not real and no one's a housewifeAll aboard the Caravan of Corrections!After 146 days, the WGA strike has ended!Could Star Wars benefit from writers rooms in its live-action series?Has KalluZeb been canonized?Your Shin Hati theory sucks. Please read the novel “Phasma.”Maybe don't create a significant other using AI and then listen to it when it tells you to unalive someone (via usnews.com)The High Republic Phase 3 is upon us! Recap on Tap kicks off with the comic Shadows of Starlight #1Ahsoka Part 7: Dreams and Madness is where we fell in love with Ezra BridgerA brief interlude (rabbit hole) on the New Republic senate, chancellor, galactic republic, votingIn Ahsoka Part 8, Thrawn's toxic trait is hoarding corpses, but he'll be damned if they won't be organized in a neat and tidy formationTaylor Swift promotes footballHelpful links referenced in this episode:Laura, Rocha and Smets review Ahsoka Part 7 and Part 8 finale on The Jedi Way Twitter: @forcetoastpod | @sLeiaAllDay | @ShutUp_LauraInstagram: @forcetoastpodEmail: forcetoastpod@gmail.comWebsite: forcetoastpod.com*This podcast contains a sh!t ton of profanity and boozin. You can find a bleeped version of this podcast absolutely nowhere. Cheers!

This episode of Force Toast was recorded during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. The projects discussed in this episode would not exist were it not for the hard work of the writers and actors currently on strike. We stand in solidarity with the guilds fighting for higher compensation from streaming and protections against the encroachment of artificial intelligence. Support the striking guilds here and here.In Episode 104, hosts Alyce and Laura discuss all the recent Star Wars movie news, field trips, alien anatomy, brooms and the truth about Vader's junk.Has your field trip ever almost burned down a movie theater? Drawing out the limited news we have to discussGood lord, is the Taika movie happening or not? (via LRM)David S. Goyer wrote a Star Wars script/treatment (via Josh Horowitz)A Lando series update! (via Variety)The makeup process to bring Hera and Ahsoka to life (via Dagobah Dispatch)We kick off another stacked Recap on Tap with a quick spoiler discussion on Star Wars Inquisitor: Rise of the Red Blade  (skip 23:50-31:10 to avoid spoilers) and briefly touch on Tales of Light & LifeRecap and review of Ahsoka Parts 5 and 6 with spoilers!There is a distinct lack of ear holes in AhsokaHelpful links referenced in this episode:The Jedi Way is doing Ahsoka reviews! Find our review of Part 5: Shadow Warrior  here and our Part 6: Far, Far Away review here!Twitter: @forcetoastpod | @sLeiaAllDay | @ShutUp_LauraInstagram: @forcetoastpodEmail: forcetoastpod@gmail.comWebsite: forcetoastpod.com*This podcast contains a sh!t ton of profanity and boozin. You can find a bleeped version of this podcast absolutely nowhere. Cheers!

This episode of Force Toast was recorded during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. The projects discussed in this episode would not exist were it not for the hard work of the writers and actors currently on strike. We stand in solidarity with the guilds fighting for higher compensation from streaming and protections against the encroachment of artificial intelligence. Support the striking guilds here and here.In Episode 103, hosts Alyce and Laura have* an unusual amount of food and d*ck talk. But fear not, there's Star Wars stuff here too!That's a nice platter of shrimp you've got there. It'd be a shame if someone undercooked the sh*t out of it before serving it to you.Everything new is actually old, including that Ahsoka featurette that came out Sept 8Alas, Skeleton Crew has been delayed, allegedly (via Bespin Bulletin). Next time, we're placing bets in Vegas for our predictions.Is Mando Season 3 coming to home video/DVD/blu-ray/fancy physical format in 2024? A new Star Wars fan favorite character is coming to Disneyland!The Jedi Council but make it a Christmas carol. That's what the new Star Wars novel is going to be about (not really).  With enough time and audacity, you too can turn your love of our nerdy space war fandom into sh*tty looking desserts (via starwars.com)Recap on Tap: initial spoiler-free thoughts on Tales of Light & Life and From a Certain Point of View: Return of the Jedi, then it's on to Ahsoka! Fair warning: our recap and review of episodes 3 and 4 of Ahsoka include spoilers A really nice note from listener Michael Baysinger and an update on Limb Watch 2023!Helpful links referenced in this episode:Alyce joins David Humphreys to discuss What Star Wars Means To You! Find it on Apple and SpotifyLaura, Kevin Smets and John Rocha review Ahsoka episode 3: Time to Fly and episode 4: Fallen Jedi on The Jedi Way Twitter: @forcetoastpod | @sLeiaAllDay | @ShutUp_LauraInstagram: @forcetoastpodEmail: forcetoastpod@gmail.comWebsite: forcetoastpod.com*This podcast contains a sh!t ton of profanity and boozin. You can find a bleeped version of this podcast absolutely nowhere. Cheers!

This episode of Force Toast was recorded during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. The projects discussed in this episode would not exist were it not for the hard work of the writers and actors currently on strike. We stand in solidarity with the guilds fighting for higher compensation from streaming and protections against the encroachment of artificial intelligence. Support the striking guilds here and here.In Episode 102, hosts Alyce and Laura push* their #MakeMorthraCanon agenda on all of our unsuspecting listeners. Laura isn't the only shipping enthusiast on this show anymore!If you haven't seen Tony Gilroy's speech at the WGA protest in NY in August 2023, it is a must-watchNot Bob Iger throwing away every ounce of goodwill Disney has and shoving his entire foot in his mouthAlyce learns the history of TikTokThe Lando series is actually happening (allegedly) and it has new writers!We go on walks. We're walkers now.Who we're thirst-trapping at the momentThe Mandalorian physical media is coming soon! We're going to be flushed with books soon! From A Certain Point of View: Return of the Jedi and The High Republic: Tales of Light and Life are both coming soonWhat Beyonce and The High Republic have in commonWhat Listener Aris caught in Path of Vengeance that went right over our headsRecap on Tap: brief, spoiler-free thoughts on Star Wars Inquisitor: Rise of the Red Blade and why you can't just lay face down in pool of molten lavaWe review the first 2 episodes of the new Ahsoka series, and discuss why getting stabbed through the gut and living to tell the tale can make senseHelpful links referenced in this episode:Alyce joins Sal on the Rogue Rebels Podcast to discuss The High Republic Phase II comics! Kevin “The Smasher” Smets returns to The Jedi Way to review Episodes 1 and 2 of Ahsoka with John Rocha and Laura The Jedi Way recaps essential TCW episodes and Sabine-centric Rebels episodesRocha and Laura discuss Lando series news + Ahsoka-centric episodes of Rebels on The Jedi Way  Laura joins What Star Wars Means To You to discuss… exactly that! Twitter: @forcetoastpod | @sLeiaAllDay | @ShutUp_LauraInstagram: @forcetoastpodEmail: forcetoastpod@gmail.comWebsite: forcetoastpod.com*This podcast contains a sh!t ton of profanity and boozin. You can find a bleeped version of this podcast absolutely nowhere. Cheers!

Our mission in this podcast bonus series is simple: we pick a few Star Wars Rebels episodes from Season 4, do a quick summary/discussion and ask/answer the question: wtf does this have to do with the Ahsoka series? In Part 4 of Force Toast's Rebels Recap on Tap series, hosts Alyce and Laura keep things light and silly* despite that the general theme for this episode is Season 4 Is Really F*cking SAD.Oh, there's another Saxon? Well, we can't be bothered to look up his first name, so Alyce christens him D*ckhead SaxonKanan and Hera flirt on Skype, Bo-Katan puts on the homie and Ezra does Jedi leap-frog Laura's brain short circuits mid-episodeLife lesson from Force Toast: when sh*t gets sad, take a drink breakWhen one needs a ride on Lothal, is Uber Wolf Pack an option in the app, or is that feature for Force wielders only? A general review of the World Between Worlds: what it is and what it isn't.Hondo, like, really cares about Ezra. So he's gonna be in the Ahsoka show, right? RIGHT?Pryce falls for Ryder's trick, everybody point and laugh at Pryce!If you've enjoyed our Rebels Recap bonus series, reminder that we recapped Seasons 1-6 of The Clone Wars back in early 2020! If you're in the market for more Force Toast recap content, here is the Apple Podcasts link to our Bonus Recap episode on TCW Seasons 1 & 2.Twitter: @forcetoastpod | @sLeiaAllDay | @ShutUp_LauraInstagram: @forcetoastpodEmail: forcetoastpod@gmail.comWebsite: forcetoastpod.com*This podcast contains a sh!t ton of profanity and boozin. You can find a bleeped version of this podcast absolutely nowhere. Cheers!

Our mission in this podcast bonus series is simple: we pick a few Star Wars Rebels episodes from Season 3, do a quick summary/discussion and ask/answer the question: wtf does this have to do with the Ahsoka series?In Part 3 of Force Toast's Rebels Recap on Tap series, hosts Alyce and Laura put their whole holocrussy in recapping* Season 3!A musical note (get it?) from Listener Heather about Ezra's tingle jingle.Ezra pulls a full ROTJ Luke Skywalker this season.Costume upgrades and haircuts all around!Ezra gets promoted… and subsequently, demoted Canon Novel Thrawn vs Dave Filoni's ThrawnMaul is delusional, Ezra snitches, Autocorrect continues to plague us. Mail = Maul. Converse = Convors. Kanan is still a moody b-tch. But he's also Mary Poppins, y'all! Kenobi is Bae and Bae is kind of lame in RebelsTwitter: @forcetoastpod | @sLeiaAllDay | @ShutUp_LauraInstagram: @forcetoastpodEmail: forcetoastpod@gmail.comWebsite: forcetoastpod.com*This podcast contains a sh!t ton of profanity and boozin. You can find a bleeped version of this podcast absolutely nowhere. Cheers!

Our mission in this podcast bonus series is simple: we pick a few Star Wars Rebels episodes from Season 2, do a quick summary/discussion and ask/answer the question: wtf does this have to do with the Ahsoka series?In Part 2 of Force Toast's Rebels Recap on Tap series, hosts Alyce and Laura recap Season 2, struggle with auto-correct, and celebrate the return of old favorites like Rex, Maul, Dramatic Vader, Yoda, Purgill and AP-5! Rex returns! And he brought a game of Bingo… at least that's what Alyce's notes say?Don't try to pull a fast one on Kallus, he brings receiptsEver notice how Kanan is such a moody b-tch at the beginning of every season of this show? It's almost like being a child soldier wasn't good for him. Chopper is a menaceDon't wear colored contacts in your Bumble pics, peopleThe mini Space Shamu's just wanna get high and listen to jazzKallus starts to suspect that the Empire might suckYoda is the Carrie Bradshaw of this season, he is just here to make everything about himWill Ahsoka still hallucinate about Anakin in the Ahsoka series or has she had therapy? Chopper is a good boi (but still a menace)Twitter: @forcetoastpod | @sLeiaAllDay | @ShutUp_LauraInstagram: @forcetoastpodEmail: forcetoastpod@gmail.comWebsite: forcetoastpod.com*This podcast contains a sh!t ton of profanity and boozin. You can find a bleeped version of this podcast absolutely nowhere. Cheers!

Our mission in this podcast bonus series is simple: we pick a few Star Wars Rebels episodes from Season 1, we do a quick summary/discussion and we ask/answer the question, wtf does this have to do with the Ahsoka series?In Part 1 of Force Toast's Rebels Recap on Tap, hosts Alyce and Laura recap Season 1 and re-christen the Grand Inquisitor as Richard. You're either with us on this, OR YOU'RE OUR ENEMY.To summarize Season 1: Ezra is Aladdin, Kallas goes to Kessel, Ol' Grandy is a messy bitch, Luminara gets ghosted, the Phantom is a baby marsupial, Yoda is floating light balls and Kanan is dead but not reallyStar Wars Rebels is like interval training for your eyes and earsWhen pork chops fail to satisfy, we present an alternative form of chop for the menu. Or should we say man-u?If you're a hardcore Sebrezra shipper, this bonus series may not be for youFor that matter, if you're a massive fan of Ezra Bridger in general, this episode may not be for you (admit it, he was kind of annoying when he was 14)Enjoy the moment where Laura forgets the word “pyromaniac” but gets close kinda?Alyce takes REALLY good notes#MakeOldGrandyRichard“Ya know, cuz sh-t rhymes and whatnot” -George Lucas at some point, probablyTwitter: @forcetoastpod | @sLeiaAllDay | @ShutUp_LauraInstagram: @forcetoastpodEmail: forcetoastpod@gmail.comWebsite: forcetoastpod.com*This podcast contains a sh!t ton of profanity and boozin. You can find a bleeped version of this podcast absolutely nowhere. Cheers!

In Episode 101, hosts Alyce and Laura do* what they do best: talk about Star Wars and promote your local libraryYoga brings out the best in us. The best toots, that is. The most enlightened of toots.Highlights from the Empire magazine feature on the upcoming Disney+ series, Star Wars: AhsokaNo but really, exactly how many Jedi survived Order 66?In all fairness to Brendan and Katee, if we were Star Wars actors, we would find any excuse to visit the Ahsoka set too tbhIs there more to Shin Hati than meets the eye? (via EW)Hayden Christensen and Diego Luna bro'd out for Variety and it was adorable (SWNN has a transcript)Pedro Pascal gives new insight into the process of bringing Din Djarin to life (via Collider)Looking ahead to Phase 3 of The High RepublicRecap On Tap: It's the end of The High Republic Phase 2! We're discussing the young adult novel Path of Vengeance WITH SPOILERS. If you're avoiding spoilers, skip 49:20-1:09:45.We don't completely fail at the trivs this roundHelpful links referenced in this episode:On the June 1, 2023 episode of The Jedi Way, Laura, Rocha and Smets discuss the Galactic Starcruiser, Taika's Star Wars film and rumors of Temuera Morrison in the Ahsoka cast, and pay tribute to actor Ray StevensonThe same day this episode comes out, you'll be able to listen to Laura on the Now This is Lit podcast with Meg Dowell as they discuss the novel The High Republic: Cataclysm and gush about The Mandalorian and The High Republic phase twoTwitter: @forcetoastpod | @sLeiaAllDay | @ShutUp_LauraInstagram: @forcetoastpodEmail: forcetoastpod@gmail.comWebsite: forcetoastpod.com*This podcast contains a sh!t ton of profanity and boozin. You can find a bleeped version of this podcast absolutely nowhere. Cheers!

In Episode 100, hosts Alyce and Laura raise a toast* to 100 episodes of random intros, happy hours, caravans of corrections, going on tangents, saying words and phrases incorrectly and being experts (not really) in Star Wars trivia!Welcome to Skin Talk. This is not a recurring segment. Unless we decide we want it to be. The Curious Case of the Magic Disappearing Cocktail Everything wrong with Galactic Starcruiser and all of our brilliant ideas for how to re-tool itWe're not sure what Dave Filoni's Star Wars film's title (working title?) is but, yes, let's keep sensationalizing this random Twitter user's “scoop”!A philosophical debate about whether or not a project can be described as “delayed” if there was no confirmed start date to begin with (spoiler: it cannot)No one can say for sure yet when Mando season 4 is coming (sources disagree), but at least we now know when to expect the Disney Gallery special of The Mandalorian season 3Live-action Hera's head tails are… not itWe discuss the Inquisitor: Rise of the Red Blade excerpt on starwars.comInitial thoughts on THR: Path of Vengeance. We discuss some plot points from early in the book, but we couldn't spoil anything if we wanted to since we're both only about half way through it Answering listener questions and thoughtsThank you for listening, dear friends! Cheers to the next 100!Helpful links referenced in this episode:If you give Laura a platform, she will enthusiastically show up to yell about Bo Katan and Din Djarin. The Geeky Waffle provided that platform. Watch here!  Laura joins John Rocha and Kevin Smets on The Jedi Way to discuss The Acolyte feature in Empire Magazine, the ALLEGED Filoni movie title and the possibility The Mandalorian season 4 delays. Find it on YouTube now Twitter: @forcetoastpod | @sLeiaAllDay | @ShutUp_LauraInstagram: @forcetoastpodEmail: forcetoastpod@gmail.comWebsite: forcetoastpod.com*This podcast contains a sh!t ton of profanity and boozin. You can find a bleeped version of this podcast absolutely nowhere. Cheers!

In Episode 99, which has nothing to do with Clone Force 99 - it's merely a coincidence, hosts Alyce and Laura dive into* some alien movie nostalgia, load some fruit onto the Caravan of Corrections and celebrate Star Wars Day/Week/Month/YEAR?!Alyce is influencing Laura's TikTok FYPWe preview the 20-page Star Wars spread in the May 11th issue of Empire Magazine and discuss the Star Wars film release schedule, Dave Filoni's upcoming film, Skeleton Crew's Amblin influence and Andor's final 3 episodesThe nostalgia of E.T and 1988's “Mac and Me”Disney out here playing the fool with this writer's strikeLaura's quick non-spoiler review of Star Wars: Visions Volume 2Some brief thoughts on Young Jedi Adventures, which in all fairness, is not targeted towards usMost of our Recap on Tap segment is all about The High Republic: Cataclysm WITH SPOILERS. While it's not an in-depth full recap, we discuss the Path of the Open Hand, characters and their relationships, the fate of some of our Phase 1 favorites and the Battle of Dalna and its consequences. If you want to avoid spoilers for Cataclysm, skip 45:50-1:05:05.Helpful links referenced in this episode:John Rocha and Laura welcomed new cast member Kevin Smets on The Jedi Way. Check out our Revenge of the Fifth livestream where we discussed Visions Volume 2 and more!It's a May the Fourth mini Schmoedown reunion! Check out this episode of The RAD Cast with the Dimalantas, where Laura, Andrew, Jill and Gold Leader played a very silly trivia game!Twitter: @forcetoastpod | @sLeiaAllDay | @ShutUp_LauraInstagram: @forcetoastpodEmail: forcetoastpod@gmail.comWebsite: forcetoastpod.com*This podcast contains a sh!t ton of profanity and boozin. You can find a bleeped version of this podcast absolutely nowhere. Cheers!

In Episode 98, hosts Alyce and Laura correct a correction, catch up* on a bunch of Star Wars Celebration news and recap the end of The Mandalorian season 3!  Star Wars Celebration 2023 highs and lows We share our thoughts on the Ahsoka series trailer and the live-action look of the Ghost crewAndy Serkis does not compute for AlyceIf you're worried about The Acolyte series writers room, don't. Just don't. Go touch some grass. Discussing all the ways we're excited about The Acolyte Laura is bad at listening to instructions sometimes WHOOPSIES Discussing some highlights from The High Republic panel and Phase 3Recap on Tap: Extreme Mando Edition! We discuss the last 3 episodes of Season 3: Guns For Hire, The Spies and The Return, so SPOILER WARNING for all!If you're ever offered an opportunity to go watch an episode of Star Wars on a big screen with a bunch of other Star Wars fans, take it. 10/10 would recommend.Helpful links referenced in this episode:Jet-lagged Laura joins John Rocha and Kevin Smets to review The Mandalorian season 3 finale on The Jedi WayTwitter: @forcetoastpod | @sLeiaAllDay | @ShutUp_LauraInstagram: @forcetoastpodEmail: forcetoastpod@gmail.comWebsite: forcetoastpod.com*This podcast contains a sh!t ton of profanity and boozin. You can find a bleeped version of this podcast absolutely nowhere. Cheers!

In Episode 97, hosts Alyce and Laura would like* to welcome you to Education Corner! This may seem like a podcast made up of two drunken idiots talking about a galaxy far, far away, but not today! Today we are your professors. Professors of words. Class is now in session!We can't believe we're saying this, but there may actually be too much Grogu merchA few last minute Star Wars Celebration prep tips for those of you heading to London this weekD-Lindy is out, Steven Knight is in! A silly update on the silly status of the silly Star Wars movie we're supposed to get sometime in the next 2 years! Allegedly!A few thoughts with NO SPOILERS on The High Republic: Cataclysm. Plus there's a new excerpt out, courtesy of GizmodoIt's a mass Recap on Tap in this episode! Join as we catch up on the end of Season 2 of The Bad Batch and recap episodes 3x4 and 3x5 of The Mandalorian! Beware of SPOILERS for all!As this season of The Bad Batch concludes, Hottie Howzer is back, Saw Gerrera has the right idea but bad timing, and everything comes crashing down In The Mandalorian Chapter 20, we've got Gardner Paz, Uber driver Bo, creed-pledging baby birds, and we're back to Coruscant! In a good way!The Mandalorian Chapter 21, we just have one question: WHERE. THE. F###. IS. KALLUS.Helpful links referenced in this episodeJohn Rocha and Laura Kelly are reviewing The Mandalorian Season 3 on The Jedi Way! Check out the reviews of Chapter 20: The Foundling with special guest Kevin Smets and Chapter 21: The Pirate!Twitter: @forcetoastpod | @sLeiaAllDay | @ShutUp_LauraInstagram: @forcetoastpodEmail: forcetoastpod@gmail.comWebsite: forcetoastpod.com*This podcast contains a sh!t ton of profanity and boozin. You can find a bleeped version of this podcast absolutely nowhere. Cheers!

Don't be coy with us, Star Wars. In Episode 96, hosts Alyce and Laura sometimes need* to be beaten over the head with the point you're trying to make. Lookin' at you, Jon Favreau.Surprise! Star Wars Celebration announced the panel schedule with no warning. Check out the list!We have a To-Do list for the good people at Reed Pop. Item #1: Stop hosting Celebration at venues that have tiny arenas. Item #2: Keep making the badge artwork top tier. Is the Ahsoka series coming out sooner than we thought?We as a society need to make it a priority to invent time turners. Or find a way that we can attend multiple Celebration panels at one time. Add that to the above to-do list!Updates on the pending Star Wars films that are… uh, scratch that - were in the works (via Variety)Dave Filoni did an interview with The Wrap (we liked Gizmodo's coverage of it) about the forthcoming climactic crossover event. What big, world-changing surprise do you think will show up in the The Mando-verse climax? (lol climax) Speaking of Mando-mania, look at all this super fun Mando merch!SO MUCH ACOLYTE NEWS YAYOur first glimpse at Phase 3 of The High Republic is here! Check out this excerpt from Claudia Gray's short story, After the Fall (via ew.com)For the low, low price of half a million USD, you too can own this hover drone bike thingyTHRAWN JUMP SCAREThere's a whole lotta Recapping On Tapping to do in this episode! Beware of SPOILERS for both The Bad Batch episodes 2x12 and 2x13 AND The Mandalorian Chapters 18 and 19.Speaking of The Bad Batch, check out this image of Crosshair - does he or does he not look like he has wings? Choose carefully, because the answer will determine whether or not you are a Fancy Art Person.Then we tie up Recap on Tap with The Mandalorian, Chapters 18 (which we LOVED) and Chapter 19 (which we did not understand). Helpful links referenced in this episode:Want more Mando review content? John Rocha and Laura  Kelly review The Mandalorian Season 3 Episode 2: The Mines of Mandalore and Episode 3:The Convert on The Jedi WayTwitter: @forcetoastpod | @sLeiaAllDay | @ShutUp_LauraInstagram: @forcetoastpodEmail: forcetoastpod@gmail.comWebsite: forcetoastpod.com*This podcast contains a sh!t ton of profanity and boozin. You can find a bleeped version of this podcast absolutely nowhere. Cheers!

It's a Mandalorian-heavy episode this week as our favorite Boy in Beskar and his lil green friend return to Disney+! In Episode 95, hosts Alyce and Laura recap and discuss* The Mandalorian Chapter 17: The Apostate and the plethora of press tour interviews, controversies, news and fan reactions that came with it!Alyce delivers the summary you didn't know you needed on what's happening in the world of reality TVEvery TV show that you ever loved is debuting its next season this month. You, Yellowjackets, The Mandalorian, Ted Lasso,

Please be advised that the Pedro Pascal episode of SNL is a prerequisite for this podcast episode.In Episode 94, hosts Alyce and Laura catch up* on Star Wars news, The Bad Batch season 2 and provide important reminders like, don't ever represent yourself in court. You need a lawyer, bestie. More guests have been announced for Star Wars Celebration Europe/London!We've known for a while that there are several Star Wars films in the works, but it sounds like one is far enough along to warrant an announcement in the near future…Some new-ish tidbits on Skeleton Crew, courtesy of VarietyIf you want to get caught up on all the recent clips of The Mandalorian season 3, here is “Adventure,” Grogu's chair spinnies and a recap of seasons 1, 2 and 2.5 (TBoBF)Empire Online's recent feature on Katee Sackhoff and Bo KatanE.K. Johnston recently announced her next Star Wars novel!The Bad Batch Season 2, Volume 1 soundtrack is available now. The Star Wars Rebels seasons 3 and 4 soundtracks still are not.Is the Galactic Starcruiser in danger of crashing? Let's put a pin in that. On a related note, have you ever wondered what a jolly rancher crossed with a piece of shrimp would look like?Liam Neeson and his big d*ck are tired of Star Wars content (via Variety)It's a Bad Batch packed edition of Recappy on Tappy! We catch up on the mid-season finale and discuss episode 2x9, The Crossing.Helpful links referenced in this episode:Laura joins The Geek Buddies to review The Bad Batch  season 2 mid-season finale  and episode 9, The Crossing.Twitter: @forcetoastpod | @sLeiaAllDay | @ShutUp_LauraInstagram: @forcetoastpodEmail: forcetoastpod@gmail.comSupport us: make a Kofi contributionWebsite: forcetoastpod.com*This podcast contains a sh!t ton of profanity and boozin. You can find a bleeped version of this podcast absolutely nowhere. Cheers!

Look at us. Hey, look at us. Who woulda thought? Not me.In Episode 93, hosts Alyce and Laura go* Nabooze Cruising down memory lane to re-live some favorite podcasting memories and celebrate FOUR F*CKING YEARS of Force Toasting! Bedazzle lightsabers onto your plastic champagne flutes or we can't be friends Star Wars Celebration London guest announcements have begun! On that note, if anyone needs a lottery code for the Andor panel at Celebration, Laura will inevitably end up with one she does not want. An update on Star Wars: Skeleton Crew Star Wars Visions: Volume 2 is coming soon and we've got all new studios and artists joining the Star Wars animation fam!The Mandalorian season 3 has a new poster and it is sleek af Star Wars Jedi Survivor slapped with the Big D (It's delayed, you pervs. Jeez.)Do ya feel Video Game Frisky, friends? Well, do ya? Curious about the upcoming novel, Star Wars: Jedi Battle Scars? There's a new excerpt on sw.com now!Ahsoka Tano has her own holiday. Who knew? Not us. Look at this old a$s article on the old sw.com lolAlyce eats microwave bacon. Gross. Recap on Tap: The Bad Batch episodes 2x5: Entombed and 2x6: Tribe. Treasure! Droid baby Mel! Sweet baby Gunji! Rogue shovels!Listener questions! Favorites, cosplays, deserted island companions, and Six Degrees of Separation: Star Wars Edition!Helpful links referenced in this episode:Laura is doing The Bad Batch season 2 reviews with The Geek Buddies. Links for Episode 5 and Episode 6Twitter: @forcetoastpod | @sLeiaAllDay | @ShutUp_LauraInstagram: @forcetoastpodEmail: forcetoastpod@gmail.comWebsite: forcetoastpod.com*This podcast contains a sh!t ton of profanity and boozin. You can find a bleeped version of this podcast absolutely nowhere. Cheers!

Stop buying expensive water bottles, you nerds. You have plenty of water bottles in your cabinet already! In Episode 92, hosts Alyce and Laura are* speculating irresponsibly and catching up on what's happening in all the Star Wars news (spoiler, it's all about TV/streaming).Alyce got her hair did… and then re-didWe missed the Thrawn discourse and we're perfectly content with that Lars Mikkelsen is lying and Laura won't hear anything differentlyIrresponsible speculation: Ezra is captain of the Chimaera nowIn case you had any question about whether or not The Mandalorian is Prestige TV, check out who's directing in season 3From Ezra to Elzar: live-action fan casting from a live-action actor (via ET Online)  Another super-sized Recap of Tap! Mandalorian trailer talk and predictions (26:20 - 45:50) + The Bad Batch season 2, episodes 3 and 4Greef Carga is fancy nowPay attention to autocorrect while taking notes on trailers for The Mandalorian, otherwise you'll end up with inscrutable things like “Green Cargo” and “Mangos in helmets.” Lesson learned. West Side Story but Tony and Maria are played by Anzellans: Million dollar idea?Helpful links referenced in this episode:Tune into the The Bad Batch reviews with The Geek Buddies on John Rocha's YouTube channel. Laura joined the Buddies to review Episode 3: The Solitary Clone and Episode 4: Faster Twitter: @forcetoastpod | @sLeiaAllDay | @ShutUp_LauraInstagram: @forcetoastpodEmail: forcetoastpod@gmail.comWebsite: forcetoastpod.com*This podcast contains a sh!t ton of profanity and boozin. You can find a bleeped version of this podcast absolutely nowhere. Cheers!

Stop mumbling and enunciate your profanities clearly, like a f*cking lady!In Episode 91, hosts Alyce and Laura overcap* the holidays, let matts rate and discuss the ever sects-y Battle of Jedha! Merry Christmas to us! We got a Kofi under the Force Toast Christmas tree. Thank you, Not The Droid You're Looking For!Thank you, Star Wars News Net, for informing us that this story about Ghost Track 17 is probably a non-storyStop reading too much into Star Wars voice actors posting on Instagram about Star Wars shows A Star Wars movie is Star Wars movie-ing in April allegedly?A Star Wars actor posting a nood on Instagram in the year of our lord 2023? We vote to maintain this energy throughout the remainder of the year A solution for accessing more Star Wars reading, courtesy of Amy on twitterLAURA IS ALWAYS RIGHT AND DON'T YOU FORGET ITWhat's coming to a galaxy near you in 2023... and what will inevitably be delayedThe Kotaku article about Weird Star Wars Merch™ that kept us laughing + the Italian toothpaste commercial from 1990Recap on Tap (or is it overcap? Overtap?) The High Republic: The Battle of Jedha with SPOILERS! Skip 40:22 - 58:35 if you haven't finished listeningThe Bad Batch is back but if you haven't had a chance to watch the two-episode premiere, skip 59:00 - 1:11:44Limb Watch 2023 is officially on!Twitter: @forcetoastpod | @sLeiaAllDay | @ShutUp_LauraInstagram: @forcetoastpodEmail: forcetoastpod@gmail.comWebsite: forcetoastpod.com*This podcast contains a sh!t ton of profanity and boozin. You can find a bleeped version of this podcast absolutely nowhere. Cheers!

Is that a bounty puck in your pocket, or are you just happy to see us?In Episode 90, hosts Alyce and Laura level* up to to fight the big boss, discuss Star Wars news and recap the plot of The High Republic: Convergence!Let's go mall walking down memory lane Rogue Squadron is on? Off? On again? Daisy Ridley went to Lucasfilm headquarters for lunch but people don't go to Lucasfilm headquarters just to eat lunch?? So??The writers of The Mandalorian season 3 were revealed and it's a very small listRemember how much everyone loved the moped crew in The Book of Boba Fett? It's us, we're everyone.Cal Kestis is Jedi Surviving and Thriving, hello glow up! The High Republic: The Battle of Jedha audio original cast was announced this past week, alongside an excerpt for your listening pleasure (via starwars.com) Pro Tip for The Battle of Jedha: you should probably read Path of Deceit and Convergence before you listen to the upcoming audio original We see your Christmas lights and raise you a yard-full of Star Wars inflatables (via KATU in Oregon)Recap on Tap: we're diving right into The High Republic: Convergence WITH SPOILERS! If you haven't finished reading and you want to avoid spoilers, skip 41:15 - 1:22:30!Happy Holidays, nerds! We'll see you in the new year!Helpful links referenced in this episode:Check out the latest episode of The Jedi Way where John Rocha and Laura catch up on The Bad Batch season 2 and Jedi Survivor trailers and other recent news Twitter: @forcetoastpod | @sLeiaAllDay | @ShutUp_LauraInstagram: @forcetoastpodEmail: forcetoastpod@gmail.comWebsite: forcetoastpod.com*This podcast contains a sh!t ton of profanity and boozin. You can find a bleeped version of this podcast absolutely nowhere. Cheers!